Substation Electrical Engineer II

** Short Description*
* Bowman has an opportunity for a Substation Electrical Engineer II, Substation to join our team remotely.

At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That's why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved.

We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

** Purpose*
* Provides engineering support, and technical expertise for substation engineering projects. This role independently produces, modifies, and reviews complex substation drawings, ensures compliance with company standards, and serves as a technical resource to support the safe and reliable delivery of substation infrastructures.

** Responsibilities*
* ** Leadership and Direction*
* + Serve as a technical resource for substation design, CAD standards, tools, and best practices.

+ Collaborate closely with substation engineers and project managers to translate engineering concepts into accurate, constructible drawings.

+ Support continuous improvement of drafting methods , templates, and workflows.

** At the Operational and Company Level*
* + Produce and maintain detailed substation drawings for new construction, expansions, and retrofit projects.

+ Ensure drawing packages comply with company drafting standards, engineering requirements, and regulatory guidelines.

+ Coordinate drawing deliverables with engineering, protection & control, civil/structural, and construction teams.

+ Support project schedules by managing multiple deliverables and prioritizing work effectively.

+ Participate in design reviews and incorporate comments accurately and efficiently.

+ Maintain drawing revisions, document control, and version tracking within designated systems.

** Do the Work*
* + Develop, revise, and finalize complex substation drawings, which may include:

+ General arrangement and layout drawings

+ Sections, elevations, and details

+ Electrical Schematics

+ Conduit and cable plans

+ Grounding layouts

+ Structural and foundation details

+ Apply redlines and engineering markups with a high degree of accuracy.

+ Create and maintain CAD blocks, cell libraries, and standard details.

+ Perform quality checks to ensure drawings are complete, consistent, and constructible.

+ Support field changes by updating as‑built drawings accurately and timely.

+ Use advanced CAD features to improve efficiency and drawing quality.

** Success Metrics and Competencies*
* + Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.

+ Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.

+ Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.

+ Effective verbal and written communication skills.

+ Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.

+ Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.  

+ Effective working relationship with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.

+ Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.

+ Data analysis and interpretation skills.

+ Drawing packages are accurate, complete, and issued on schedule.

+ Minimal rework required due to drafting errors or standard non‑compliance.

+ Engineers and project teams rely on the role for technical CAD expertise.

+ Effective mentoring improves overall team drafting quality and consistency.

+ Advanced CAD proficiency (substation focus).

+ Strong attention to detail and document accuracy.

+ Technical understanding of substation layouts and construction practices.

+ Time management and multitasking.

+ Clear written and verbal communication.

+ Collaboration and customer focus.

+ Commitment to safety and quality.

** Qualifications*
* + Bachelor's degree in electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.

+ Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) preferred; progression toward Professional Engineer…