Senior Substation Engineer, PE

Michael Page International

Metairie, Louisiana

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$175,000–$190,000 Per Year
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Alternative Energy, Analysis Skills, AutoCAD, Bentley MicroStation, Bill of Materials (BOM), Brownfield Redevelopment, Budget Management, Communication Skills, Construction Engineering, Construction Support, Documentation, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Software, Equipment Specification, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), High Voltage (HV), Leadership, MPI, Mentoring, On Site Support, Problem Solving Skills, Professional Engineer, Project Execution, Project Planning, Project Tracking, Proposal Development, Proposal Schedule, Sales Management, State Laws and Regulations, Team Player, Technical/Engineering Design
LOCATION
Metairie, Louisiana
POSTED
Today
Senior Substation Engineer, PELead the engineering and design of substations ranging from 69kV, 115kV, 138kV, 161kV, 230kV, 345kV, and up to 500kV. Support greenfield and brownfield AIS and GIS substation projects for utility and infrastructure clients. Develop and review substation physical layouts, equipment arrangements, grounding plans, conduit/raceway designs, and cable routing. Coordinate substation equipment specifications including transformers, breakers, switches, bus systems, relays, CTs, PTs, and associated HV equipment. Review and approve engineering calculations including grounding studies, lightning protection, voltage drop, cable sizing, and station service analysis. Coordinate with protection & controls, civil, structural, and transmission line engineering teams throughout project execution. Oversee engineering deliverables including construction packages, BOMs, technical specifications, and design documentation. Ensure compliance with utility standards, IEEE, NEC, NESC, and applicable industry codes. Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and designers. Interface directly with utility clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders during project execution. Support project planning, budgeting, scheduling, proposal development, and technical reviews. Provide construction and field support including RFIs, outage coordination, and issue resolution. Support renewable energy interconnection and grid modernization projects.MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.A successful Senior Substation Engineer, PE should have: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required. 7+ years of substation engineering experience within utility, consulting, or EPC environments. Professional Engineer (PE) license required. Strong experience with high-voltage substation design and utility standards. Experience supporting AIS and GIS substations preferred. Familiarity with AutoCAD, MicroStation, ETAP, SKM, or related engineering software preferred. Strong leadership, communication, and client management skills.Competitive annual salary ranging from $175,000 to $190,000 USD. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits (MDV). Lead major utility and infrastructure projects across North America. Strong technical leadership and advancement opportunities. Flexible/hybrid work environment. Competitive compensation, annual bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits. Collaborative engineering culture with long-term project stability.If you're ready to make an impact as a Senior Substation Engineer, PE, apply today to take the next step in your career!Job summarySector: Engineering & ManufacturingSub Sector: Engineering Design and R&DIndustry: Energy & Natural ResourcesLocation: MetairieContract Type: PermanentConsultant name: Lauren JustJob Reference: JN-052026-7027706Job Nature: Hybrid working

About the Company

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Michael Page International

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world. Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job. In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas: Banking and financial services Digital and e-commerce Engineering and manufacturing Finance and accounting Human resources Information technology Marketing Oil and gas Procurement and supply chain Property and construction Sales An Established Brand The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry. A Market Leader The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world. Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
WEBSITE
https://www.michaelpage.ca/