Substation Engineer; Remote

Substation Engineer

The Substation Engineer will serve as a Sr electrical design engineer lead, responsible for the end-to-end design and execution of electrical substation projects. This role functions as a technical expert and project leader, delivering safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The position offers a direct placement opportunity with the flexibility to work 100% remotely or from an office, and involves occasional, rare travel for project kick-off meetings or construction site support if needed.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading electrical substation engineering projects from kick-off through closeout, taking ownership of technical execution, budget, schedule, and quality.
• Developing comprehensive substation design packages, including layouts, one-line diagrams, schematics, protection and control systems, and technical specifications.
• Specifying and selecting major electrical equipment such as transformers, breakers, switch gear, relays, and related components to meet project and client requirements.
• Performing and overseeing power system studies, including load flow, short circuit analysis, protection coordination, and arc flash analysis.
• Coordinating closely with project managers, contractors, utilities, and regulatory agencies to ensure smooth project execution and compliance with applicable standards.
• Providing construction support by responding to requests for information (RFIs), reviewing vendor and contractor submittals, and participating in commissioning activities.
• Reviewing the work of engineers and designers, providing technical guidance, and supporting the growth and development of the engineering team.
• Preparing, reviewing, and sealing engineering documents as required, ensuring accuracy, safety, and adherence to industry and regulatory standards.
• Acting as a technical expert for substation projects, offering guidance on complex engineering issues and ensuring best practices are applied.
• Leading substation project efforts, directing design activities and coordinating contributions from various disciplines to deliver integrated solutions.
• Collaborating on bids and RFIs for new work, contributing technical input and helping to define project approaches and scope.
• Engaging in client-facing activities, working with clients to define project scope, clarify requirements, and maintain strong professional relationships.
• Managing and coordinating the efforts of individuals assigned to projects, even without direct supervisory responsibility, to ensure timely and high-quality deliverables.
• Supporting SCADA integration, relay coordination, arc flash studies, and commissioning activities as part of comprehensive substation project delivery.

Essential skills include:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred, with the ability to sign and stamp engineering work;
  Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required if PE has not yet been obtained.
• Approximately 8 or more years of experience in electrical substation design and engineering.
• Strong knowledge of high-voltage and medium-voltage substations, including protection and control systems, utility coordination, and power distribution.
• Demonstrated experience leading substation projects from initiation through completion as a technical expert and project lead.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD for developing substation layouts, one-line diagrams, schematics, and protection and control system drawings.
• Experience using ETAP or similar power system analysis software for load flow, short circuit, and related studies.
• Ability to prepare, review, and seal engineering documents in responsible charge, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance.
• Strong client-facing skills, with the ability to define scope, communicate technical concepts clearly, and build collaborative relationships.
• Proven ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, project managers, contractors, utilities, and regulatory agencies.
• Capability to mentor and review the work of engineers and designers, supporting technical development and quality standards.

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