Lead HV substation engineering (69 kV–345 kV+) for transmission, interconnection, and utility projects
Serve as senior technical authority for HV substation design and engineering
Oversee QA/QC for drawings, calculations, studies, and IFC packages
Design and review substation layouts, electrical schematics, grounding, conduit routing, lightning protection, and P&C interfaces
Perform and review power system studies including load flow, short circuit, grounding, protection coordination, arc flash, insulation coordination, voltage drop, and ampacity
Ensure compliance with NEC, NESC, IEEE, ANSI, NFPA, NERC, utility standards, and permitting requirements
Interface with utilities and ISOs on interconnection requirements, SCADA/telecom integration, protection philosophies, energization, and commissioning
Mentor and train engineers and designers, ensuring technical accuracy and quality deliverables
Support proposal development with scopes, assumptions, and cost estimates
Support construction and field engineering, including site visits and as-built documentation
Drive process improvements, standards development, and adoption of new tools and technologies

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
15+ years of substation engineering design experience
Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required
Experience with renewable power plants, EPC projects, and utility-scale infrastructure preferred
Strong background in renewable interconnection, transmission, and utility coordination
Expertise in power system studies, including short circuit, load flow, grounding, protection coordination, arc flash, cable sizing/ampacity, trenching/cabling, equipment sizing, and lightning/lighting studies
Ability to develop and interpret SLDs, 3-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, schematics, and substation layouts
Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ETAP, SKM, CYMCAP
Strong knowledge of IEEE, NESC, NEC, NFPA, ANSI, NERC

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
401(k) Plan
Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
Hybrid Work Schedule
Generous PTO and Paid Holidays
Strong Work-life Balance
Shareholders Program
Professional Development Opportunities and Reimbursement
Supplemental Benefits Designed for Total Well-being and Financial Security

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

HV substation engineeringpower system studiesload flow analysisshort circuit analysisgroundingprotection coordinationarc flash analysiscable sizingtrenchingequipment sizing

Soft Skills

mentoringtrainingtechnical accuracyquality deliverablesprocess improvementsstandards development

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Mechanical EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) license