Senior Electrical Engineer; Substation

Senior Electrical Engineer (Substation)

Job Location s: US-OH-Toledo | US-TN-Nashville | US-MI-Troy | US-TX-Austin | US-AL-Birmingham | US-AL-Huntsville | US-OH-Columbus

SSOE is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer (Substation) to lead the design of medium and high‑voltage electrical substations for utility, municipal, and industrial clients. This role focuses on creating safe, reliable, and efficient substation designs that meet client requirements, regulatory standards, and SSOE's quality benchmarks. The engineer will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative and cost‑effective solutions, and will often serve in a responsible charge for project deliverables.

Primary Responsibilities

• Interpret, organize, execute, and coordinate large substation engineering assignments with responsibility for budget, schedule, quality, and interdiscipline coordination.
• Plan and develop engineering projects involving unique or complex problems, offering specialized expertise in substation engineering.
• Prepare substation layouts, oneline and threeline diagrams, schematics, and technical specifications.
• Coordinate designs for steel structures, foundations, grounding grids, buswork, raceway, and conduit systems.
• Specify and select substation equipment (e.g., transformers, breakers, switch gear, relays, instrument transformers).
• Perform power system studies and analyses to support design decisions (load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, arcflash).
• Provide design support during construction, respond to RFIs, and review/approve major items involving materials, equipment, and field construction.
• Stamp/seal drawings and documents, including those for which you serve as the professional in responsible charge, per applicable jurisdictional statutes.
• Plan, organize, supervise, and review the work of engineers and designers assigned to the project; participate in mentoring activities within the department.
• Maintain liaison with internal and external stakeholders, acting independently on technical matters within the substation discipline.

• Ensure adherence to IEEE, ANSI, NEMA, NESC, and utility standards, as well as SSOE quality procedures.
• Implement safety protocols for high‑voltage environments within design practices and during construction support.

• Collaborate with project managers, contractors, AHJs, and utility representatives to ensure design accuracy and constructability.
• Review vendor drawings and perform QA/QC checks on design deliverables; coordinate multidisciplinary interfaces.

• Integrate SCADA systems, networking, and protective relaying into substation designs and upgrades.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and sustainability practices applicable to substation engineering.

• Competitive Salary: $130k – $170k per year depending on location, education, experience, and certifications.
• Bonus and
  
  Incentives:
  
  Eligibility for annual target bonus/incentive program based on company and individual performance and goals.
• Ownership Opportunities:
  As an employee‑owned firm, ownership opportunities are offered to all employees at the associate level and above.
• Comprehensive Benefits: health, dental and vision insurance; life insurance; 401(k) with company match; professional development and training; generous PTO and paid holidays.

• Dynamic Culture:
  Supportive culture where you are an essential and highly valued member of the team.
• Exciting Projects:
  Work on innovative projects from inception to completion with global, market‑leading clients.
• Continuous Learning: A culture that celebrates curiosity, welcomes new ideas, and supports career growth.
• Career Stability:
  Diverse market sectors, project types, and geographies help insulate career from economic cycles.
• Career Advancement:
  Structured career journey with abundant opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Holistic Compensation:
  Benefits that support well‑being, work‑life balance, and financial success.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program; PE license preferred. EIT required if PE not yet obtained.
• Twelve…