Senior Electrical Engineer – Substation

Ulteig

Senior Substation Engineer supporting Renewables/Utility/Power projects. Acts as a technical leader on substation design projects, guiding and coordinating detailed phases.

Posted 5/16/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $144,000 - $184,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Acts as a technical leader and applies standard engineering techniques and procedures on substation design projects
Plans, schedules, conducts and/or coordinates detailed phases of assigned project work
Makes design recommendations, adaptations and modifications for utility substations, relay automation equipment and drawings associated
Performs calculations using engineering formulas and skills
Provides technical guidance to other engineers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required
ABET accredited program or equivalent required
PE License required
10+ years of engineering experience
Proficient with substation protection and control design and industry standards
Capable of reviewing and producing design drawings, including one-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel elevations
Ability to perform AC & DC substation studies
Capable of substation SCADA, communications, and network engineering a plus
Knowledge of substation electrical physical (apparatus) equipment a plus
Experience with commissioning and/or field engineering time a plus
Knowledge of basic relay settings a plus
Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC) a plus
Proven experience in Microsoft Software Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point)
Ability to work in a high-paced team environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible Workplace
Employee Ownership
Competitive Pay
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Collaborative Environment
Innovative Culture

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Hard Skills & Tools

substation designrelay automationengineering calculationssubstation protection designdesign drawingsAC/DC schematicswiring diagramscontrol panel elevationsAC & DC substation studiessubstation SCADA

Soft Skills

technical leadershipproject planningcoordinationtechnical guidanceteam collaboration

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical EngineeringPE License