Job Description

In the role of Substation Engineer, you'll step into a leadership or supporting position across a range of utility and power substation engagements. You should bring hands-on experience with substation projects spanning 34.5kV to 500kV, along with a proven ability to foster strong working relationships with clients and stakeholders across the Power & Utility sector.

Core Responsibilities:

• Produce substation layout documentation — including plan and elevation drawings, yard layouts, grounding systems and details, raceway designs, control building arrangements, cable lists, and material takeoffs — for both new builds and existing facilities.
• Create and maintain substation electrical documentation such as one-lines, three-lines, Auxiliary AC and DC Power Systems, DC Schematics, SCADA and Communications diagrams, Relay Panel Layouts, Equipment Wiring diagrams, and Cable Schedules.
• Develop engineering calculations and compile reports to present findings clearly to clients.
• Draft detailed equipment specifications covering substation hardware, components, and construction requirements.
• Own the technical, financial, and scheduling delivery of substation projects from start to finish.
• Step into project manager, client manager, or proposal/capture manager roles as needed.
• Cultivate the skills, resources, and expertise required to deliver strategic services, partnerships, and projects effectively.
• Partner with internal teams to pursue substation opportunities on both a regional and national scale, growing the firm's footprint in the power delivery market.
• Conduct QA/QC reviews to uphold quality standards.
• Guide and mentor a team of engineers and technical specialists while building lasting client relationships and collaborating across disciplines and office locations.
• Play an active role in developing proposals, bids, reports, and client presentations.

What You'll Bring:

• A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (minimum).
• A Professional Engineer license, or active progress toward licensure.
• 3+ years of progressive experience in design, engineering, and project management within the power and utility industry.
• Familiarity with or direct experience in consulting engineering environments.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project or equivalent platforms for managing scope, schedule, and budget.
• Hands-on design experience with high voltage substations and distribution systems.
• A track record of delivering high-quality technical solutions on major power delivery projects.
• A drive for strong business performance, continuous improvement, and best-in-class practices.

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