Substation Engineer, Mid-level/Senior

AtkinsRéalis

Substation Engineer designing medium- and high-voltage utility substations for AtkinsRéalis, a global engineering and nuclear services company. Leading multidisciplinary design, construction support, and project documentation.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $110,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electrical substation design, including the development of General Arrangements, Equipment Plans, and compliance with industry standards such as NEC and IEEE. Proven ability to lead project teams, coordinate multidisciplinary activities, and deliver high-quality engineering solutions.

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Electrical Substation DesignAutoCAD ProficiencyNational Electric Code (NEC)Professional Engineer (PE) RegistrationProject Management

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Hard Skills

Electrical Design PackagesGrounding DesignConduit and Cable DesignSite LayoutsBuswork DesignMaterial SpecificationsDesign StudiesQuality AssuranceCode Compliance ReviewProject Documentation

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationClient FocusTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingMentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Electrical EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) Registration

Industry Keywords

Medium-Voltage SubstationsHigh-Voltage SubstationsUtility ConsultingNational Electric Safety Code (NESC)IEEE Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support or lead substation engineering project teams
Develop General Arrangements, Equipment Plans, Elevations, Sections, Control House Layouts, grounding designs, conduit and cable designs, Bills of Materials, and cable schedules
Develop and review electrical design packages for medium- and high-voltage substations
Lead physical electrical substation design, including site and equipment layouts, elevations, buswork, ground grids, lightning shielding, and material lists
Perform design studies and apply physical electrical substation design knowledge
Coordinate design activities to maintain schedules, budgets, quality requirements, and successful project completion
Assist with site visits, station walkdowns, estimating, and project meetings
Select equipment and materials and prepare specifications for material, equipment, and construction work
Deliver accurate electrical designs meeting industry standards, specifications, and prudent engineering practices
Review internal and external designs for code compliance, design practice, and constructability
Coordinate design activities with multidisciplinary project team members
Provide construction support, resolve site queries, attend site meetings, and perform site inspections
Maintain project documentation for engineering studies, calculations, design packages, as-built requirements, and return data
Coordinate with engineering disciplines, Drafting, and Project Management
Mentor and guide developing engineers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution
Minimum of five years of professional experience focused on substation engineering for Intermediate positions
Minimum of ten years of professional experience focused on substation engineering for Senior positions
Professional Engineer (PE) registration preferred
Proficiency in AutoCAD preferred
Prior utility consulting experience is a plus
Strong client focus and customer service
Strong interpersonal communication skills and command of the English language
Good written and oral communication skills
Knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC), National Electric Safety Code (NESC), and IEEE standards
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Ability to provide project ownership

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Company-paid life insurance
Company-paid short- and long-term disability benefits
Employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting
Employee stock purchase plan
Paid Time Off
Leaves of absences options
Flexible work options
Recognition and employee satisfaction programs
Employee assistance program
Voluntary benefits