Senior Substation Electrical Engineer; Remote

Overview

At EXP, we’re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world’s built and natural environments. As an employee-owned, multidisciplinary engineering firm, we bring together engineers, architects, designers, scientists, and technical leaders to solve complex challenges across the energy sector. Together, we are EXP.

Be our next Senior / Principal High-Voltage & HVDC Substation Electrical Engineer
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• Design and review HV and EHV transmission and substation systems for utility-scale and renewable projects
• Perform or validate equipment sizing and ratings, including power transformers, breakers, reactors, capacitor banks, and HVDC interface equipment
• Develop cable and conduit routing, trench and duct bank layouts, grounding systems, and lightning protection plans
• Coordinate technical inputs across civil, structural, protection, SCADA, and commissioning teams
• Verify drawings and data sheets for compliance with IEEE, ANSI, IEC, NEC, NESC, and client-specific standards
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (Power Systems preferred)
• 8+ years of progressive experience in high-voltage and extra-high-voltage substation engineering
• Demonstrated experience serving as project engineer, discipline lead, or technical authority on multiple substation projects executed concurrently
• Experience with EHV transmission and substation projects (500 kV–765 kV) and associated utility standards and practices
• Experience with HVDC and/or FACTS projects at a consulting, utility, or system-integration level
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
• Strong understanding of the U.S. energy and utility market, including ISO/RTO interconnection processes
• Familiarity with applicable codes, standards, and utility practices
• Experience with power system analysis tools such as ETAP, ASPEN, SKM, PSS®E, PSCAD, or similar
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel for site visits as required
• Employee-owned culture with long-term career growth
• Exposure to complex HV, HVDC, FACTS, and renewable interconnection projects
• Opportunity to develop into a recognized technical authority
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development support

• Function as a senior technical authority and design lead in MV, HV, and EHV substations up to 765 kV, including HVDC and FACTS systems, supporting transmission, renewable interconnection, and industrial power projects.
• Perform and direct the detailed electrical and physical design of utility substations ranging from 15 kV through 765 kV, including EHV transmission substations, major interconnection facilities, and complex grid-scale infrastructure.
• Provide technical leadership on EHV system considerations, including insulation coordination, grounding and step-and-touch analysis, EMF considerations, equipment clearances, constructability, and safety requirements at the 500 kV–765 kV level.
• Lead and review advanced electrical system studies, including:
• Load flow and contingency analysis
• Short-circuit and grounding analysis
• Protection coordination and arc-flash studies
• Harmonic analysis and harmonic filter coordination
• HVDC and FACTS system performance and interface studies
• Perform and direct others in the execution of detailed substation design deliverables, ensuring technical accuracy, constructability, and compliance with client, utility, and industry standards.
• Develop and oversee high-voltage design deliverables, including:
• One-line diagrams and AC/DC schematics
• Protection and control philosophies and relay schemes
• SCADA, communications, and substation automation architecture
• Station physical layouts, elevations, and equipment arrangements
• Grounding grids, lightning protection systems, EMF considerations, and yard/area lighting design
• Serve as lead engineer or discipline lead on multiple concurrent substation projects, managing technical scope, priorities, and coordination across disciplines and offices.
• Perform technical QA/QC reviews for substation deliverables…