Senior Substation Engineer

Team: Others

Location: US

Commitment: Full-time

Workplace Type: remote

Accountabilities:

The Senior Substation Engineer will be responsible for leading technical design activities, supporting project execution, and ensuring engineering deliverables meet customer requirements, safety standards, and regulatory expectations. Key responsibilities include:

• Reviewing and developing physical substation design packages, including conduit systems, grounding, control shelters, electrical arrangements, outdoor lighting, and equipment layouts.
• Performing and validating engineering calculations such as grounding studies, conduit fill analysis, pulling tension calculations, vehicle tracking, lighting calculations, lightning protection, arc-flash analysis, insulation coordination, and underground ampacity studies.
• Preparing and reviewing material descriptions and equipment documentation for major and minor substation components.
• Providing technical guidance and responding to engineering questions from construction teams, project managers, customers, and field personnel.
• Managing assigned project design activities, schedules, documentation, and coordination between engineering disciplines.
• Collaborating with internal teams and customer representatives to ensure designs align with project specifications and operational requirements.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance customer experience, engineering processes, and project delivery.
• Traveling periodically to customer locations and active construction sites for project meetings, inspections, testing, and technical support.
• Maintaining accurate engineering records, design documentation, and quality control standards throughout project execution.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate is an experienced electrical, mechanical, or civil engineer with strong knowledge of high-voltage substation design and a proven ability to manage complex engineering projects. Required qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in the physical design of high-voltage substations.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Strong understanding of substation engineering principles, industry standards, and applicable safety requirements.
• Experience performing engineering calculations and reviewing technical design packages.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and technical calculation tools such as Mathcad.
• Familiarity with engineering software tools such as AutoCAD, CDEGS, CYMCAP, LitePro, FEAP, Southwire SAG/Ten, Alcoa, Vehicle Tracking, SAP-2000, or similar applications is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple projects, and deliver high-quality work within deadlines.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing technical training and professional development.
• Ability to travel occasionally, including overnight stays at active construction sites.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.

Benefits:

The company offers a supportive environment focused on employee growth, technical excellence, and long-term career development. Benefits include:

• Competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunities to work on challenging high-voltage infrastructure and energy projects.
• Professional development through technical, team-building, and leadership training programs.
• Collaborative workplace culture built around teamwork, trust, and innovation.
• Opportunities to contribute to impactful projects supporting stronger and more reliable power systems.
• Exposure to multidisciplinary engineering teams and complex customer-driven solutions.
• Comprehensive support for career advancement and continued learning.