Senior Substation Engineer

Accountabilities • Develop initial substation design concepts and oversee the preparation, review, and verification of detailed electrical engineering designs for utility and renewable energy projects.

• Prepare and review substation layouts, elevations, single-line diagrams, grounding grid designs, lightning protection systems, AC/DC control schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, raceway arrangements, and bills of materials.

• Contribute to electrical design for generation, transmission, and distribution systems, including solar, wind, battery storage, underground distribution, industrial facilities, and grid integration.

• Review substation and collection system designs, EPC requests for proposals, equipment specifications, and vendor proposals, drawings, and technical documentation.

• Develop technical specifications for major electrical equipment, ensuring alignment with customer requirements, applicable standards, codes, and construction practices.

• Coordinate with civil, structural, transmission, and power system studies teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions.

• Independently perform design development, engineering analysis, and technical reviews while maintaining high standards of accuracy and quality.

• Manage assigned project deliverables to meet deadlines, budgets, quality expectations, and client objectives.

• Responsibly leverage AI and automation tools to enhance engineering quality, productivity, and innovation.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.

• At least six years of electrical engineering experience in utilities, energy systems, renewable energy, or a related sector.

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license and residence in the United States.

• Strong understanding of power systems, grid operations, utility infrastructure, and renewable energy technologies, including solar PV, wind, and battery energy storage.

• Demonstrated experience developing, designing, reviewing, and checking detailed engineering drawings and documentation for high-voltage substations.

• Familiarity with industry-standard analytical tools and engineering software used in electrical power and substation design.

• Knowledge of applicable electrical standards, industry codes, and construction practices.

• Experience reviewing substation and collection system designs, equipment specifications, and vendor documentation.

• Strong collaboration, communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

• Excellent attention to detail, adaptability, initiative, and a willingness to learn new technologies and engineering methods.

• Ability to use AI and automation tools responsibly to improve technical quality, efficiency, and innovation.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, with 100% of employee premiums covered.

• Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.

• Employee ownership opportunity through a share participation program.

• 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match of up to 4%, fully vested from day one.

• Opportunity to collaborate with experienced industry professionals on innovative energy and grid modernization projects.

• Remote work within the United States.

• Occasional travel, expected to be 10% or less.

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