Principal Substation Physical Engineer

Principal Substation Physical Engineer

Stanley Consultants is currently seeking qualified candidates for a Principal Substation Physical Engineer with a strong background in high voltage substation design. Technical responsibilities will include the design of any or all of the following: high and low voltage substation physical designs; computer modeling/analysis of electrical systems; preparation of specifications for equipment and systems; report preparation; applying codes and standards; and performing and reviewing design calculations.

The position will be responsible for leading design efforts and performing design duties with minimal supervision on multiple projects. Applicants must be able to determine client requirements and coordinate technical efforts within discipline areas as necessary, coordinate with other disciplines as needed, manage a design budget and schedule, and demonstrate proficiency in these areas.

• Detailed physical design for high voltage substations
• Generating single line diagrams and general arrangements
• Detailed elevations and section views
• Assembly and installation details
• Detailed bills of materials, bid units and material counts
• Coordination with other disciplines as needed
• Performing site visits for data gathering
• Writing material procurement and construction specifications & evaluating contractor bids
• Reviewing shop drawings
• Researching equipment and client standards
• Performing typical calculations such as equipment and conductor sizing, grounding and lightning protection
• Generating engineering fee estimates
• Providing field support during construction
• Mentoring and teaching less experienced engineers and design staff
• Occasional overnight travel may be required for client meetings and site visits

• BS from an ABET accredited university
• 15+ years of substation physical design experience
• Experience working directly with clients, supporting marketing proposals/efforts preferred
• Experience managing a design budget and schedule preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work legally in the United States for any length of time
• PE license required

We realize there’s more to life than just work. We help you meet the demands of work, family, and personal life through several flexible options.

• Member‑Owned:
  Member‑ownership is at the heart of our culture, aligning client satisfaction, company performance, and personal reward.
• Paid Time Away:
  Stanley Consultants offers numerous paid holidays, generous paid time off (PTO), parental leave, and professional development leave.
• Health Insurance:
  We provide a comprehensive insurance package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, Doctor On Demand, wellness reimbursement, and mental health resources.
• Financial Health:
  We offer life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance, identity theft protection, and many other benefits.
• Professional Growth:
  When your skills grow, so do we, which is why we offer tuition assistance, professional society membership, and more.
• Financial Rewards:
  We share our prosperity with members through company stock ownership, a generous 401K match, incentive compensation, and profit‑sharing contributions to retirement 401K plans.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

41 CFR 60‑1.35 (c)

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