Substation Engineer 2 - Grid

About the role

This position offers you 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. As a Substation Engineer 2, you will take an active role in project conceptualization, work planning, and project execution. Support challenging assignments that include investigating, trouble-shooting, and solving a wide variety of electrical engineering issues. Prepare reports that present technical and project information in a clear and concise manner and meet 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.” In addition, you may have the 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.

Responsibilities

• Take an active role in project conceptualization, work planning, and project execution
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and solve a wide variety of electrical engineering issues
• Prepare technical and project reports that meet client requirements and S&L formats
• Review design drawings created by others
• Prioritize work and manage multiple projects under budget and time constraints
• Support assignments involving substation grounding calculations, direct stroke shielding calculations, battery & charger sizing calculations, etc.
• Work with designers to develop substation single-line diagrams, relaying & metering diagrams, DC schematic diagrams, substation plan & sections, grounding plans, etc.
• Apply modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs
• Build or use automation to create calculations, summarize technical documents, or draft design documentation, including appropriate use of agentic AI tools

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Chemical Engineering (or related coursework including Coding, 3D Modeling/Design, and experience using agentic AI)
• 1 or more years of experience in the power or electric utility industry
• Ability to visualize parts in 3D without the aid of a computer
• Proficiency with MS Office applications
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• BSEE degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program
• 1 or more years of experience in the design of substations 138 kV and above
• Familiarity with designing or developing AI applications and/or agents
• Experience with substation physical layout and protection & controls
• Familiarity with ANSI/IEEE/NEMA standards and 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 in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields

Benefits

• Health & Wellness
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Life & accident insurance
  • Disability coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Back-Up Daycare
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Financial Benefits
  • 401(k) plan
  • 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: $69,298 – $99,644. Eligible positions include a base salary or hourly rate, comprehensive benefits package, and potential participation in a yearly discretionary bonus.

Schedule

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