Electrical Engineer – Substation Design
Job Description:
• Lead the design of new, expanded, and upgraded electrical substations (typically 69kV through 500kV).
• Develop and review substation designs including: Physical layouts and general arrangements, Bus configurations and equipment arrangement, Grounding systems and lightning protection, Raceway and cable schedules, Equipment foundations and integration with civil/structural designs.
• Perform and review electrical calculations, including: Ground grid analysis, Short-circuit and relay coordination support, AC/DC system design.
• Prepare construction drawings, technical specifications, design reports, and material lists.
• Coordinate substation design with protection and control engineers, SCADA, and communications teams.
• Support breaker, transformer, relay, and protection scheme selection and integration.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable utility standards and power system requirements.
• Serve as lead engineer or technical authority on substation projects.
• Provide quality control reviews of drawings, calculations, and specifications.
• Collaborate with civil, structural, geotechnical, transmission line, and environmental teams.
• Support project managers with: Scope development, Cost estimating, Scheduling and risk identification.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers.
Requirements:
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (required at hire).
• Minimum 8 years of experience in substation or power delivery engineering.
• Prior experience working with: Electric utilities, Transmission and distribution companies, Power industry clients.
• Strong understanding of substation equipment, protection philosophies, and utility standards.
• Proven ability to lead technical tasks and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits:
• Competitive compensation
• Performance bonuses
• 401(k) with matching contribution
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Comprehensive health & well-being plans
• Financial wellness plans
• Work-life balance programs
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• Lead the design of new, expanded, and upgraded electrical substations (typically 69kV through 500kV).
• Develop and review substation designs including: Physical layouts and general arrangements, Bus configurations and equipment arrangement, Grounding systems and lightning protection, Raceway and cable schedules, Equipment foundations and integration with civil/structural designs.
• Perform and review electrical calculations, including: Ground grid analysis, Short-circuit and relay coordination support, AC/DC system design.
• Prepare construction drawings, technical specifications, design reports, and material lists.
• Coordinate substation design with protection and control engineers, SCADA, and communications teams.
• Support breaker, transformer, relay, and protection scheme selection and integration.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable utility standards and power system requirements.
• Serve as lead engineer or technical authority on substation projects.
• Provide quality control reviews of drawings, calculations, and specifications.
• Collaborate with civil, structural, geotechnical, transmission line, and environmental teams.
• Support project managers with: Scope development, Cost estimating, Scheduling and risk identification.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers.
Requirements:
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (required at hire).
• Minimum 8 years of experience in substation or power delivery engineering.
• Prior experience working with: Electric utilities, Transmission and distribution companies, Power industry clients.
• Strong understanding of substation equipment, protection philosophies, and utility standards.
• Proven ability to lead technical tasks and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits:
• Competitive compensation
• Performance bonuses
• 401(k) with matching contribution
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Comprehensive health & well-being plans
• Financial wellness plans
• Work-life balance programs
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