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Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Construction Designunmatched
Control Engineeringunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Electrical Componentsunmatched
Electrical Designunmatched
Electrical Engineeringunmatched
Electrical Substationunmatched
Electrical Utilityunmatched
Engineer in Training (EIT)unmatched
Engineeringunmatched
Engineering Consultingunmatched
Engineering Drawingunmatched
Equipment Specificationunmatched
High Voltage (HV)unmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Power Engineeringunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Professional Engineerunmatched
Project Scheduleunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Quality Assuranceunmatched
Quality Controlunmatched
Quality Managementunmatched
Requirements Managementunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Technical Deliveryunmatched
Technical Supportunmatched
Technical Writingunmatched
Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
Testingunmatched
Description
Substation Engineer
Employment Type: Direct Hire Work Arrangement: Remote/Hybrid, to be confirmed Salary: $95,000–$140,000 annually, depending on experience Project Focus: Electric Utility / Substation Engineering
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Substation Engineer to support the engineering and design of electric utility substation projects. This position will contribute to technically complex power delivery projects while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering and project teams.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on substation engineering experience, a strong understanding of utility standards and design practices, and either hold a Professional Engineer license or be positioned to obtain one within the required timeframe.
Responsibilities
Support the engineering and design of electrical substation projects.
Prepare and review engineering drawings, calculations, specifications, and technical documentation.
Support substation physical design, equipment layouts, grounding, protection and control, and related engineering activities.
Coordinate engineering deliverables with designers, drafters, project managers, and other technical disciplines.
Review designs for compliance with applicable engineering standards, codes, utility requirements, and project specifications.
Provide technical support throughout design, construction, testing, and implementation.
Participate in design reviews and quality assurance/quality control activities.
Identify and resolve technical and constructability issues.
Support multiple projects while maintaining quality, accuracy, and project schedules.
Collaborate effectively with clients, project stakeholders, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
Professional experience in substation engineering, electric utility engineering, or power delivery.
Strong understanding of substation equipment, design principles, engineering standards, and utility requirements.
Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
Candidates who do not currently hold a PE must be able to obtain their PE license within one year of starting employment.
EIT certification strongly preferred for candidates progressing toward PE licensure.
Experience working on utility substation projects is highly desirable.
Strong analytical, technical documentation, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating effectively with engineering and project teams.
Preferred Experience
Substation physical design.
Protection and control engineering.
Grounding studies and design.
Electrical calculations and equipment specifications.
Medium- and high-voltage substation projects.
Utility engineering standards and design requirements.