Substation Design Engineer

Job Title:

Substation Design Engineer

Job Description

The Substation Design Engineer will perform detailed engineering studies and physical design for new and replacement substation equipment, supporting grid modernization and the energy transition. This role focuses on creating safe, reliable, and cost-effective substation designs, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and managing project documentation from concept through completion. The position offers long-term project ownership, clear career growth paths, and the opportunity to contribute directly to the reliability and resiliency of the power system.

Responsibilities

* Conduct engineering studies and perform design calculations for the installation of new and replacement substation equipment.

* Perform physical substation engineering design, including general arrangement drawings, electrical plan and section views, cable and conduit plans, grounding plans, raceway plans, shielding plans, and bus work calculations.

* Create or review foundation and structural designs to support substation equipment and structures.

* Develop detailed bills of materials based on engineering designs.

* Evaluate geotechnical analysis information and apply findings to substation designs.

* Design or evaluate site civil plans with a focus on site grading, access, drainage, soil erosion, and sediment control.

* Create material lists and takeoffs from engineering designs to support procurement and construction planning.

* Understand, follow, and apply relevant industry standards and best practices to all engineering designs.

* Iteratively refine designs to achieve optimal outcomes considering cost, project scope, constructability, and consistency with existing practices.

* Coordinate design activities with other multi-discipline project team members, including planning, protection, construction, and field personnel.

* Collaborate effectively with operations teams, construction crews, external contractors, and vendors to ensure design intent and constructability.

* Manage project documents and records to maintain accurate, organized, and up-to-date design information.

* Support the implementation of advanced protection systems and digital substation technologies as part of broader grid modernization efforts.

* Contribute to projects that enhance system reliability, resiliency, and capacity to support electrification, electric vehicles, data centers, and renewable integration.

Essential Skills

* Minimum of 2 years of applicable experience in substation, industrial PLC/electrical, transmission line, or protection and controls engineering.

* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.

* Proficiency with AutoCAD for creating and modifying engineering drawings.

* Strong understanding of physical substation design, including general arrangements, electrical plans, grounding, raceways, and related components.

* Ability to interpret and apply geotechnical information to substation and foundation designs.

* Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to engineers, operations staff, construction crews, and non-technical stakeholders.

* Proven ability to work cross-functionally with planning, protection, construction, and field personnel, as well as external contractors and vendors.

* Ability to apply industry standards consistently and accurately in engineering designs.

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail in calculations and design documentation.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

* Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred.

* Experience supporting utility-based capital programs and long-term infrastructure projects.

* Interest in or exposure to advanced protection systems, digital substations, and renewable integration projects.

* Desire to pursue professional development, including support for PE licensure and growth into technical specialist, project leadership, or people leadership roles.

* Openness to expanding into related areas such as protection engineering, transmission planning, asset management, or leadership positions.

* Strong interpersonal skills and a…