Electrical Engineer – Substation Design

Hanson Professional Services Inc.

Electrical Engineer specializing in Substation Design at Hanson supporting utility and industrial power delivery projects. Leading design and technical oversight on high-voltage substations.

Posted 4/15/2026full-timeRemote • Florida, Illinois, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $147,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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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Hard Skills & Tools

substation designelectrical calculationsground grid analysisshort-circuit analysisAC/DC system designconstruction drawingstechnical specificationsdesign reportsmaterial listsquality control

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcollaborationmentoringproject management

Certifications

Bachelor of Science in Electrical EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) license