Substation Engineer 2 - Grid

This position offers the opportunity to work in a project team environment with other engineers and designers involved in the detailed electrical design and project management of high-voltage substation projects.

About the role

• Take an active role in project conceptualization, work planning, and project execution.
• Support challenging assignments that include investigating, troubleshooting, and solving a wide variety of electrical engineering issues.
• Prepare reports that present technical and project information in a clear and concise manner, meeting client requirements and S&L formats.
• Develop your career via peer-learning through sharing knowledge with other experienced engineers by way of S&L’s systems of process and associated “Communities of Practice.”
• Opportunity to travel to client sites as needed.

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement: three days a week in the office and two days remote.

Dependent upon your location, this opportunity offers a generous relocation package.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree with strong preference in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, or Chemical Engineering, and/or coursework including Coding, 3D Modeling/Design, and experience using agentic AI.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models with the ability to visualize parts in 3D without the aid of a computer.
• 1 or more years of experience in the power or electric utility industry.
• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple projects under budget and time constraints.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Experience in reviewing design drawings created by others.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• BSEE degree.
• Degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• 1 or more years of experience in the design of substations 138 kV and above.
• Familiarity in designing or developing AI applications and/or agents.
• Ability to prepare substation grounding calculations, direct stroke shielding calculations, battery & charger sizing calculations, etc.
• Physical layout and protection & controls experience.
• Ability to work with Designer to develop substation single-line diagrams, relaying & metering diagrams, DC schematic diagrams, substation plan & sections, grounding plans, etc.
• Familiarity with ANSI/IEEE/NEMA standards as they relate to substation design, including the National Electrical Safety Code (ANSI - C2).
• PE license.
• AutoCAD experience.
• Programming or scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate calculations, design checks, reporting, or data transformation.
• Additional learning such as a minor, certificate, or other training in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields.

AI & Automation

In this role, we expect people to be willing or able to solve problems using modern tools. You are expected to take engineering problems from issue to solution using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs. Many engineers in these roles build or use automation to create calculations, summarize technical documents, or draft design documentation, including appropriate use of agentic AI tools, with strong engineering judgment and verification of results.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness
  • Comprehensive health plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Life & Accident Insurance
  • Disability Coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Back-Up Daycare
  • FSA & HSA
• Financial Benefits
  • 401(k)
  • Pre-Tax Commuter Account
  • Merit Scholarship Program
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Corporate Charitable Giving Program
  • Tuition Assistance
  • First Professional Licensure Bonus
  • Employee Referral Bonus
• Work-Life Balance
  • Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Bereavement Leave
  • Flexible Work Arrangements

Pay

Compensation range: $74,353 – $113,595. The total compensation package includes a base salary and a comprehensive benefits package. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

Schedule

Hybrid work arrangement: three days per week in the office, two days remote.