Transmission Substation Engineer

Areas of Responsibilities

• Design of electrical substations including equipment layout, protection schemes, control systems, etc.
• Develop single-line diagrams and detailed substation engineering drawings
• Specify and procure substation equipment including transformers, circuit breakers, disconnect switches, and protection relays
• Conduct short circuit and coordination studies for protection system design
• Design grounding systems and perform grounding analysis calculations
• Develop control and protection logic for substation automation systems
• Coordinate with civil, structural, and mechanical engineers for integrated substation design
• Perform commissioning and testing of new substation equipment and protection systems
• Investigate substation equipment failures and develop corrective action plans
• Maintain and update substation drawings, settings, and documentation
• Ensure compliance with utility standards, IEEE standards, and NERC requirements
• Develop cost estimates and project schedules for substation projects
• Coordinate with operations and maintenance teams for planned outages and switching procedures
• Support emergency response and system restoration activities

Education, Language & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• Professional Registration (Pr. Eng or Pr.Tech Eng) preferred

Experience

• 5-10 years of experience in substation engineering or power systems
• Proficiency in power system analysis software (ETAP, SKM, ASPEN, etc.)
• Experience with SCADA and EMS systems
• Experience with renewable energy interconnection
• Project management experience

Knowledge

• Knowledge of protection and control systems (SEL, GE, Schweitzer, etc)
• Experience with AutoCAD and substation design software
• Understanding of NERC standards and utility operating procedures
• Knowledge of IEC 61850 communication protocols
• Arc flash analysis and electrical safety expertise
• Knowledge of environmental and regulatory requirements

Skills

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent technical writing and communication abilities
• Ability to work in substation environments and follow safety protocols