Senior Substation Engineer; Remote Impact Projects

Substation Engineer III

Up to $52.96/hour, 12-month Contract

Remote

A leading energy and infrastructure organisation is seeking a Senior Substation Engineer (Level
3) to support a portfolio of substation projects, including FERC 1000 RFP efforts and early-stage development initiatives.

This role is suited to engineers with solid substation experience who are looking to step into broader project exposure, working across engineering coordination, design oversight, and stakeholder engagement.

• Support delivery of substation projects across development, RFP, and execution phases
• Work alongside Project Managers to define engineering scope and technical requirements
• Review and coordinate work from external Engineers of Record (EORs)
• Ensure designs align with applicable standards (IEEE, NESC, ASCE, etc.)
• Assist in developing scopes of work and supporting contractor selection processes
• Coordinate inputs for site development including engineering data, permitting, and design updates
• Support procurement activities for engineering services and long-lead equipment
• Collaborate with estimating teams on scope assumptions and cost inputs
• Participate in project meetings, providing updates on progress and risks
• Contribute to RFP documentation and technical narratives

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil/Structural Engineering (preferred)
• Typically 8–12 years of experience in substation engineering (flexible depending on capability)
• Experience with high-voltage substation design and engineering support
• Familiarity with EPC or utility-scale infrastructure projects
• Working knowledge of IEEE, NESC, and related standards
• Strong coordination and communication skills across engineering teams
• HVDC experience is beneficial but not required
• PMP or PE certification is a plus

• Duration: 12-month contract
• Location: Fully remote
• Openings: 2 positions available
• Schedule: Standard working hours

• Fully remote role with a leading energy client
• Work on high-impact transmission and renewable energy projects
• Opportunity to grow into more senior project engineering responsibilities
• Long-term contract potential

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