Senior Electrical Engineer, Physical Substation Design

Location:

Newark, DE, United States

Date Posted:
Oct 14, 2026

Salary Range: USD $ - USD $ (Annually)

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About Asplundh Engineering Services (AES)
As part of the Asplundh family of companies, Asplundh Engineering Services (AES) delivers top-notch engineering, design, planning, testing, commissioning, construction management and consulting services for transmission, distribution, substation and renewable infrastructure markets across the U.S.

AES benefits from extensive resources and a century of experience. Together, we provide utilities with comprehensive end-to-end services, from design to construction, testing and maintenance, ensuring reliability and peace of mind.

Role Overview
As a Senior Electrical Engineer, Physical Substation Design, you will play a critical role in delivering innovative and reliable substation design solutions that support the evolving energy landscape. This position leads and contributes to complex medium- and high-voltage utility projects from concept through commissioning, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure technical excellence, client satisfaction, and project success. The ideal candidate combines strong engineering expertise with leadership, project coordination, and mentorship capabilities to help shape the future of power infrastructure.

How you will make an impact

• Lead the physical design and execution of medium- and high-voltage substation projects from conceptual design through construction support and commissioning.
• Develop detailed engineering deliverables including electrical arrangements, elevations, grounding systems, conduit layouts, cable trench plans, lighting plans, lightning protection systems, and bill of materials.
• Collaborate with clients, project managers, engineers, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver projects that meet technical, quality, schedule, and budget expectations.
• Serve as a technical resource and mentor, providing guidance, training, and development opportunities to junior engineers and designers.
• Review engineering designs and deliverables to ensure compliance with client standards, industry codes, and company quality requirements.
• Support project planning, design estimates, equipment specifications, procurement activities, and overall project execution.
• Act as a trusted engineering partner to clients by providing solutions to complex technical challenges and maintaining strong customer relationships.

What you will bring

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• 8+ years of experience in medium- and high-voltage substation, transmission, distribution, generation, or utility design engineering.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, NESC, IEEE, and ANSI standards and their application to utility infrastructure projects.
• Experience designing and specifying substation equipment including transformers, switch gear, breakers, relays, cables, grounding systems, and control systems.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Microsoft Office applications, and project management software.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects, mentor engineering teams, and effectively communicate with clients and stakeholders.
• Work Model:
  Remote. This position operates in a remote work environment, providing the flexibility to work from anywhere within the United States while collaborating closely with project teams, clients, and stakeholders across multiple locations and time zones.
• Preferred
  
  Schedule:
  
  This is a full-time position offering a flexible remote work…