Utility Project Engineer

Position Overview

The Utility Project Engineer - Substation Design role focuses on primary (outdoor) physical substation design, supporting both utility and renewable energy projects, including grid interconnections.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support substation physical design for high-voltage T&D systems
• Develop and review: Single line diagrams (SLDs), substation plan and elevation drawings, general arrangement and layout drawings, equipment erection and construction drawings
• Design and layout: High voltage bus systems, cable routing, conduit, and wiring systems, grounding systems and auxiliary power, control building layouts
• Ensure designs align with utility requirements and grid interconnection standards
• Apply and interpret IEEE, ANSI, NEC, and NESC standards in all designs
• Support both AIS (Air Insulated Substations) and GIS (Gas Insulated Substations) applications
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, project management, and field personnel
• Review and validate engineering deliverables for accuracy and quality
• Provide technical guidance and oversight as needed

Requirements/Skills

• Minimum 4+ years of experience in Transmission and Distribution (T&D) substation engineering
• Proven experience supporting utility-scale substation projects (PG&E experience strongly preferred)
• Hands-on experience with substation physical design and drawing development
• Strong knowledge of: High voltage substation systems (69kV–500kV+), North American standards: IEEE, ANSI, NEC, and NESC, utility requirements and grid codes
• Experience with both AIS and GIS substations
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE preferred)
• PE or obtaining PE