Senior Substation Project Engineer

Senior Substation Project Engineer

Job Location s: US-FL-Maitland | US-TN-Nashville | US-TX-Houston

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KCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee‑owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. KCI is recognized as an industry leader, employing cutting‑edge technologies, management practices and strategic growth initiatives. Employee ownership fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, encourages technical expertise, and shapes strategic planning.

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KCI Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

As Energy Senior Project Engineer (Senior Project Engineer) at KCI, you will oversee the successful execution of engineering projects, ensuring adherence to quality standards, timelines, and budgetary constraints. The Senior Project Engineer plays a crucial role in driving project success and maintaining client satisfaction through expertise and leadership. Work with the Project Manager for successful project execution.

Key Technical

Skills Required:

The successful candidate will strengthen client relationships and support strategic initiatives within the transmission and substation markets, with opportunities to contribute to regional growth and practice leadership.

• Advanced experience leading substation and power system engineering projects, including HV/MV substations, transmission interconnections, and grid infrastructure from concept through IFC delivery
• Strong capability in power system studies, including load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, grounding, arc flash, and system reliability analysis
• Ability to translate system study results into practical, constructible design solutions aligned with utility requirements and project constraints
• Strong understanding of utility interconnection requirements and the interface between generation, transmission, and distribution systems

• Advanced experience in electrical power system design for generation, transmission, and distribution systems
• High‑voltage substation engineering (34 kV‑765 kV), including both physical and electrical design
• Strong understanding of utility standards and substation design practices, Engineering Standards, Codes & Compliance: NEC, IEEE, NESC & RUS
• Lead and review development of single‑line, three‑line, AC/DC schematics, and wiring diagrams, P&C schematics, grounding layouts, and equipment arrangements
• Design and integration of station service systems, grounding, conduit, and foundations
• Strong working knowledge of substation physical design principles, including bus configurations (ring bus, breaker‑and‑a‑half, double bus), equipment clearances, conduit and cable routing, grounding systems, and constructability
• Protection & Control system design, including relay philosophies and relay…