Substation Engineer

Responsibilities

The Substation Engineer is responsible for the design and development of medium and high voltage (MV/HV) power distribution systems. This position leads the design and optimization of complex MV/HV power systems, including substations, transformers, switch gear, protective relaying, and grounding schemes. This role requires a strong understanding of electrical system protection, power distribution, and load management principles, and the ability to drive large-scale power infrastructure projects from conceptual design through commissioning, ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulatory compliance.

• Establish specific goals, budgets, and timelines for substation projects that align with the Power Market’s objectives.
• Conduct due diligence, feasibility, conceptual design studies, and inverter-based resource (I ) interconnection studies; prepare utility master plan reports.
• Participate in system design coordination and equipment selection for major power infrastructure.
• Measures
  • Accuracy of project budget forecasts.
  • Timely completion of feasibility and master plan reports.
  • Alignment of project outcomes with department growth goals.

Process of identifying, creating, and expanding opportunities that drive growth.

• Function as a primary client contact, ensuring all technical and project needs are met.
• Maintain strong relationships by maximizing value delivered to clients and actively participate in marketing and business development activities.
• Participate in client meetings to gather requirements, present technical substation solutions, and provide project updates.
• Measures
  • Client retention and satisfaction ratings.
  • Success rate of technical presentations in securing new contracts.
  • Contribution to the expansion of the Power Market client base.

Coordinate, organize, and support projects to ensure they are complete, on time, within scope, and on budget. Focuses on administrative, documentation, and communication that enable teams to work efficiently and achieve objectives.

• Design medium- and high-voltage power distribution systems for renewable energy projects (solar, wind, BESS, EV) and traditional transmission/distribution (underground and overhead).
• Prepare specifications, calculations, drawings, and full construction packages for complex electrical systems (15kV to 200kV), including three-line diagrams, substation layouts, grounding design, and protection studies.
• Perform electrical studies including short-circuit, arc flash, load flow, power factor, relay coordination, and capacity analysis.
• Provide construction administration, including shop drawing review and technical support to field personnel for systems up to 200kV.
• Measures
  • Project completion within established scope and budget.
  • Quality and accuracy of construction packages and technical drawings.
  • Efficiency in troubleshooting and resolving field equipment issues.

Application of technical knowledge and the use of specialized tools, software, or systems are required to perform job tasks efficiently and meet organizational goals.

• Utilize and maintain proficiency with engineering software:
  AutoCAD, Micro Station, GIS, PLS-CADD, Easy Power, ETAP, SKM Power Tools, EDR, CDGES, and Synergi.
• Apply knowledge of power analysis software for various electrical studies and calculations.
• Maintain proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite for project documentation and reporting.
• Measures
  • Proficiency levels in required engineering software suites.
  • Integration of new technology tools to improve design efficiency.
  • Accuracy of power analysis results.

The process and inspections used to ensure that all work meets established standards, specifications, and client requirements through the prevention, detection, and correction of errors.

• Conduct quality assurance and quality control reviews to ensure compliance with corporate, national, and client standards.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of technical specifications and design standards.
• Measures
  • Reduction in design errors or revisions following QA/QC reviews.
  • Compliance with NERC/FERC and…