Substation Engineer

About the Role

Our client, a leading employee-owned engineering consulting firm specializing in power, renewable energy, transportation, and water infrastructure, is seeking a Substation Engineer to support utility and renewable energy projects. This role will develop and review substation designs, perform engineering analyses and AC/DC studies, provide technical leadership, and support project execution from design through quality review. The ideal candidate has experience with substation physical design and/or protection and control design, strong knowledge of utility substation engineering practices, and the ability to obtain a PE license within one year. Up to 15% travel may be required. This full-time remote opportunity is available to candidates located anywhere within the United States.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review utility substation design drawings, including General Arrangements, Elevations, Cable and Conduit Plans, Grounding Plans, AC/DC Schematics, Panel Elevations, Equipment Enclosure Plans, and Wiring Diagrams.
• Prepare specifications, reports, and engineering documentation to ensure compliance with client standards and sound engineering practices.
• Serve as a technical lead on moderately complex substation engineering projects.
• Plan, schedule, coordinate, and execute detailed phases of assigned project work.
• Develop design recommendations, modifications, and technical solutions for utility substations.
• Perform engineering calculations and technical analyses related to substation design.
• Conduct AC and DC substation studies.
• Investigate and resolve design issues through engineering analysis, field observations, and technical evaluations.
• Perform detailed quality control (QC) reviews of design calculations and engineering deliverables.
• Coordinate project design activities and communicate technical requirements with project team members.
• Provide technical guidance and support to engineers and other project personnel.
• Utilize evolving technologies and AI tools to improve workflows, problem-solving, and project execution.
• Support project-related travel activities as needed (up to 15%).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program (or equivalent).
• Minimum 4 years of electrical engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred; ability to obtain PE licensure within one year required.
• Experience with physical design and/or protection and control design of electrical power substations.
• Ability to develop and review substation design drawings, including General Arrangements, Elevations, Cable and Conduit Plans, Grounding Plans, Physical Connection Details, AC/DC Schematics, and Wiring Diagrams.
• Experience performing AC and DC substation studies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong understanding of utility substation engineering principles and practices.
• Ability to coordinate multiple project tasks and meet project schedules.
• Demonstrated ability to adopt new technologies and innovative engineering tools.
• Experience with ground grid modeling software.
• Knowledge of substation protection and control schemes.
• Knowledge of relay settings.
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).
• Knowledge of Rural Utilities Service (RUS) design standards and guides.
• Valid driver's license.
• Permanent authorization to work in the United States.

Pay

$99,200 - $134,100

Benefits

• Paid holidays: 8
• PTO: Starting at 15 days
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, 401k
• Retirement Benefits
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Schedule
• Tuition Reimbursement