Substation Physical Design Engineer

Role Overview

Asplundh Engineering Services (AES) is looking for Substation Physical Design Engineers to join our teams in the Southeast.

As a Substation Physical Design Engineer, you will work on client projects, including investor‑owned and municipal utilities, independent power producers, renewable energy, and large commercial and industrial customers.

• Execute substation physical projects from concept through completion.
• Read and design substation physical drawings such as one‑line, three‑line, plan‑section, foundation, and grounding drawings.
• Perform QA/QC checks on substation physical design projects.
• Create and verify bill of materials for substation physical projects.
• Attend site visits at customer locations.
• Collaborate with internal teams and clients to meet project needs, schedules, and budgets.
• Maintain compliance with quality control and safe work practices while adhering to project scope, schedule, and budget.

• Entry‑Level: associate or bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field with three or more years of related substation physical design experience.
• Mid/Senior‑Level: associate or bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field with six or more years of related substation physical design experience.
• Senior/Lead‑Level: associate or bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field with ten or more years of related substation physical design experience.
• Experience with grounding studies/lightning protection and lighting studies.
• Experience in substation design (medium, high, and extra‑high voltage) and IEEE/ANSI standards.
• Strong analytical skills and proven problem‑solving abilities in both team and independent environments.
• Technical competency in WinIGS, CDEGS, Micro Station, AutoCAD, Revit, SEL or GE relays.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with internal team and clients to meet project needs and deadlines.
• Collaborator and leader who can work effectively in a team environment.
• Self‑starter who works independently with minimal direction.
• Willingness to travel to project and/or client sites.

• EIT professional certification.
• PE license.
• Experience with bus calculation.
• Master’s degree in a related field.

We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees’ health, well‑being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. For more information on the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling

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• All job offers are subject to pre‑employment drug screening and a background check.
• Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.