Substation Design Engineer

Overview

Substation Design or Project Engineers with EE degree. Work from office minimum 2 days and 3 days home but can change to full time office, plus 20-30 % travel to site. Need 3-4 years design or substation project engineering experience with BSEE, EIT and PE (Electrical) desirable.

• Design and develop high-voltage (HV) and medium-voltage (MV) substations, including physical layouts, protection, and control schematics.
• Perform electrical system studies, load flow analysis, and short circuit calculations.
• Develop and review substation one-line diagrams, grounding layouts, and relay coordination settings.
• Coordinate with clients, project managers, and other engineering disciplines to ensure seamless project execution.
• Prepare technical specifications, bill of materials (BOM), and construction drawings.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards such as IEEE, ANSI, NESC, NEC, and utility requirements.
• Conduct site visits and provide technical support during construction, testing, and commissioning.
• Participate in project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and risk assessment.
• Utilize CAD software and other design tools for accurate and efficient substation design.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry best practices in substation engineering.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (EE) or a related field.
• Experience:
  
  Proficiency in electrical design software such as AutoCAD, Micro Station, ETAP, or SKM.
• Strong understanding of electrical power systems, transformers, circuit breakers, relays, and switch gear.
• Knowledge of protection and control systems, SCADA, and communication networks.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Effective communication skills for collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or EIT certification is a plus.
• Experience with utility and renewable energy projects is desirable.