Substation Engineer

Job Title:

Sr. Substation Engineer

Job Description

The Sr. Substation Engineer serves as the technical lead for high‑voltage substation projects, primarily at 138 kV and 345 kV, ensuring that designs are technically sound, constructible, and aligned with company standards. This role defines and develops project scope, supports cost and schedule inputs, and coordinates closely with the Engineer of Record, construction teams, and cross‑functional stakeholders from project concept through construction, commissioning, and energization.

The engineer provides leadership in substation design, reviews and improves engineering standards, and supports large capital projects within a utility or EPC environment while operating with a high level of ownership, accountability, and initiative.

Responsibilities

+ Define and develop substation project scope, including major equipment, configurations, and design basis for high‑voltage infrastructure at 138 kV and 345 kV.

+ Provide technical leadership for substation projects, acting as the primary technical point of contact throughout project execution.

+ Support development of project cost estimates and schedule inputs by providing accurate technical information and constructability feedback.

+ Coordinate with the Engineer of Record to guide engineering design and ensure alignment with defined scope, company standards, and industry practices.

+ Review engineering deliverables for technical accuracy, constructability, and compliance with internal standards and applicable codes.

+ Support development and refinement of substation configurations, grounding and physical layouts, and protection and control integration in collaboration with subject matter experts.

+ Coordinate closely with the Project Manager to ensure engineering deliverables align with the project schedule and that scope changes are identified, assessed, and communicated early.

+ Support construction execution by responding to RFIs, resolving technical issues, and coordinating with field teams and the Construction Manager.

+ Maintain visibility into engineering progress, identify design risks, and proactively address constructability concerns.

+ Lead standards review and continuous improvement efforts, incorporating lessons learned into design practices and engineering governance.

+ Support project administration activities, including alignment with the work breakdown structure (WBS), providing technical input for purchase requisitions, and coordinating with equipment vendors.

+ Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including Transmission Line Engineers, Project Controls, Construction, Protection and Control, and other technical SMEs.

+ Coordinate and manage external consultants, including the Engineer of Record and owner's engineering teams, to ensure high‑quality and timely deliverables.

+ Review and interpret substation one‑line diagrams, protection and control drawings, and physical layout drawings and specifications.

+ Use substation physical design tools such as AutoCAD, Micro Station, or similar platforms to support and review designs.

+ Review equipment specifications for breakers, transformers, and other major station equipment to ensure compliance with project requirements and standards.

+ Support commissioning, energization, and turnover activities by providing technical guidance and resolving issues as they arise.

+ Support large capital projects and ensure alignment with utility standards, engineering governance, and reliability standards.

+ Provide technical support for field technicians related to maintenance and restoration activities when needed.

+ Supervise or support maintenance and construction projects as required, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient execution.

+ Identify and support implementation of cost and schedule optimization opportunities during design and execution phases.

+ Engage with vendors and support equipment procurement processes, including technical bid evaluations, when required.

+ Operate as a mature self‑starter, managing multiple priorities, making sound decisions, and demonstrating strong ownership and accountability.

+ Communicate clearly and professionally with internal…