Substation Physical Engineer

Overview

Lead and support substation physical design projects on utility systems from 12 kV to 500 kV, contributing to grid-modernization efforts and renewable generation interconnection.

What you'll do

• Lead and support the delivery of substation physical design projects, ensuring technical excellence and on-time performance.
• Partner closely with internal engineering groups and external clients to understand needs, align expectations, and deliver solutions that exceed standards.
• Perform detailed QA/QC reviews on substation physical design packages, ensuring accuracy, constructability, and compliance.
• Read, design, and review essential substation drawings, including one-lines, three-lines, plan-and-section views, grounding layouts, and foundation designs.
• Create and verify bills of materials for substation physical components, ensuring precision and alignment with project requirements.
• Conduct site visits at customer locations to gather data, validate designs, and support successful project execution.
• Comply with quality control and safe work practices and maintain compliance with project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Work as a member of a design team of engineers, designers, and CAD technicians to implement design to client standards.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or related field) with 4+ years of substation physical design experience.
• Senior Level: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or related field) with 8+ years of substation physical design experience.
• Experience performing grounding studies, lightning protection analysis, and lighting studies.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with internal teams and clients to support project needs.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and stay organized in fast-paced or high-pressure situations.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment, contribute to group success, and provide leadership when needed.
• Self-starter who can take initiative and work with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical abilities with a track record of solving engineering challenges both independently and collaboratively.
• High level of computer competency and comfort working with engineering tools and software.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and client locations as needed.

Nice to have

• Engineer Intern ("EI" or "EIT") professional certification.
• Professional Engineer ("PE") License.
• Working knowledge of protection and control design.
• Experience with bus calculation.
• Experience with WinIGS or CDEGS.
• Master's degree in related field.

Details

• Flexible work hours and work arrangements.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and client locations as needed.
• Pay range: $87,100.00 - $157,450.00 (USD).