K&A Engineering

Lead Substation Engineer

K&A Engineering

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: New Jersey • United States

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Salary

💰 $130,000 - $150,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Lead the design and engineering of high voltage substations (up to 500kV), including physical layout, protection & control, grounding, and equipment specifications
  • Serve as the technical authority for substation engineering deliverables, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and quality
  • Oversee and mentor a team of engineers and designers; provide technical guidance and review work products
  • Coordinate with project managers, construction teams, and clients to ensure alignment on scope, schedule, and technical requirements
  • Prepare and review engineering calculations, drawings, bill of materials, and technical documentation
  • Support field activities, including site assessments, commissioning support, and issue resolution
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards (NESC, IEEE, NEC), utility requirements, and company engineering practices
  • Manage project timelines, budgets, and resource planning for assigned engineering tasks
  • Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes, tools, and standards

Requirements

  • Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering (required); PE license strongly preferred
  • 8+ years of substation engineering experience, including leadership or lead engineer responsibilities
  • Strong knowledge of high voltage substation design, protection & control, and applicable industry standards
  • Experience working with utilities, EPC firms, or large scale power delivery projects
  • Proficiency with engineering software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, ETAP, or similar tools
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams
  • Ability to travel for site visits and attend the designated office one day per week
Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care Spending Account
  • 401K (Traditional and Roth with company match)
  • Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
  • Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of employment
  • Paid Holidays and Flexible PTO
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
  • EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
  • Parking and Transit Reimbursement
  • Pet Insurance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
high voltage substation designprotection and controlgroundingengineering calculationstechnical documentationsite assessmentscommissioning supportproject managementresource planningcontinuous improvement
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringtechnical guidancecollaborationcommunication
Certifications
Bachelors degree in Electrical EngineeringPE license