Substation Engineer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Substation Engineer based in the United States.

• Lead and manage high-voltage electrical substation engineering and design projects, ensuring delivery meets quality, schedule, and budget objectives.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams of engineers, designers, and drafters throughout project execution.
• Develop, review, and update engineering design documents, including one-line diagrams, electrical plans, specifications, and related drawings.
• Perform or oversee engineering analyses such as ground grid design, relay coordination, transformer sizing, load flow, and short-circuit studies.
• Prepare and manage project schedules and budgets, identifying deviations and implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Serve as a primary technical point of contact for clients and vendors throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with project teams and management to coordinate engineering activities and resolve technical or project-related issues.
• Ensure engineering designs and deliverables comply with applicable standards and requirements, including NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE, and ANSI.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and effectively utilize document management systems.
• Identify potential project risks and technical challenges and develop practical solutions to maintain project progress.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering and design team members.
• Travel periodically as required to support project assignments and client needs.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution, preferably with a focus on power systems.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in high-voltage electrical substation engineering and design, particularly for systems rated 230 kV and above.
• Advanced understanding of high-voltage substation equipment and electrical systems.
• Strong knowledge of AC/DC fundamentals and three-phase power systems.
• Experience with engineering software used for substation design and electrical power system analysis.
• Ability to develop, interpret, and review engineering drawings, electrical plans, one-line diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Knowledge of ground grid design, relay coordination, transformer sizing, load flow, and short-circuit analysis.
• Strong understanding of applicable electrical engineering standards, including NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE, and ANSI.
• Demonstrated ability to lead or supervise technical teams and coordinate work across multiple disciplines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients, vendors, engineers, designers, and project leadership.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, schedules, and budgets simultaneously.
• Proficiency with standard business applications for word processing, spreadsheets, email, and project documentation.
• Familiarity with GIS applications is a plus.
• Willingness and ability to travel periodically based on project requirements.

• Opportunity to work on complex high-voltage electrical infrastructure projects across the United States.
• Exposure to large-scale transmission, distribution, substation, and switchyard engineering initiatives.
• Opportunity to lead multidisciplinary engineering and design teams.
• Direct interaction with clients, vendors, project teams, and technical stakeholders.
• Professional environment focused on engineering quality, safety, reliability, and sustainable power delivery.
• Opportunities to expand expertise in high-voltage substation design, power systems analysis, and electrical infrastructure.
• Short-term travel opportunities associated with project assignments.