Substation Engineer

Substation Engineer

The Substation Engineer will lead substation and medium-to-high voltage power projects (12kV–345kV) both locally and nationwide. This role supports all phases of project execution—from feasibility studies through final design—while coordinating junior engineer assignments, communicating with end-users, providing technical expertise, and ensuring successful project delivery. Responsibilities include design and analysis of electrical systems such as preliminary layouts, single-line and three-line diagrams, protection and control (P&C) guidance, dimensional drawings, foundation and structural steel coordination, ground grid analysis, lightning protection, below-grade and above-grade design, and equipment selection.

The engineer must be well-versed in applicable codes and standards and capable of working independently with minimal oversight.

• Work within company engineering standards, policies, and procedures.
• Perform field investigations and document existing site conditions.
• Coordinate multi-discipline design teams to produce conceptual designs, drawing packages, and technical specifications.
• Develop rough order-of-magnitude estimates and support sales with proposal efforts.
• Provide engineering direction and design input for complete drawing packages.
• Execute engineering calculations including ground grid analysis, short-circuit studies, protective device coordination, lightning protection studies, and load flow analysis.
• Prepare detailed equipment schedules, one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams (AC/DC elementary), station elevations, clearance checks, and duct bank details.
• Oversee preparation of drawing packages for Schematic Design, Design Development, and 30/60/90 IFC milestones.
• Participate in project kickoff meetings to review deliverables, milestones, and design requirements with management.
• Collaborate with subcontractors on design-build projects, review drawings, respond to construction inquiries, and support estimating.
• Attend engineering meetings and respond promptly to client communications.
• Mentor and support junior engineering staff.

• 5+ years of electrical power engineering experience (12kV–345kV). Strong mid-level candidates with 4–7 years are ideal.
• Experience leading projects and managing project deliverables.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools used in substation and power system design.
• Advanced understanding of electrical systems, design principles, and power flow.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Microsoft Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience using calculation tools such as ETAP, SKM, WinIGS, or Easy Power.
• Familiarity with all design phases: schematic design, design development, and construction documents.
• Strong understanding of NESC and IEEE standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• Advanced degree or Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is a plus but not required.

• Health insurance; retirement plan with matching; paid PTO and holidays; expense reimbursement; competitive salary and bonus structure. Key selling points for this role include technically challenging work, a small and highly skilled engineering team, significant growth opportunities as the firm expands, and genuine work-life balance. Emphasize autonomy and ownership over compensation.