Substation Electrical Engineer

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Substation Engineer developing and reviewing utility substation designs for renewable and utility power projects. Ensuring accuracy and adherence to engineering standards in collaboration with team members.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $99,200 - $134,100 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develops and reviews utility substation drawings, including General Arrangements, Elevations, Cable and Conduit Plans, Grounding Plans, AC/DC Schematics, panel elevations, electrical equipment enclosure plans, wiring diagrams, specifications, and reports
Acts as a technical leader and applies standard engineering techniques and procedures on moderately complex projects
Plans, schedules, conducts and/or coordinates detailed phases of assigned project work
Makes design recommendations, adaptations and modifications for utility substations
Performs calculations using engineering formulas and skills
Involved in the resolution of design problems, including field investigation or observation and detailed quality control (QC) review of design calculations
Coordinates specific design aspects of a project requiring the ability to plan, schedule, conduct, and communicate work with team members
Provide 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 strongly preferred
4 years of engineering experience required
Prior experience working with physical design or protection and control design of electrical power substations required
Capable of reviewing and producing design drawings, including General Arrangements, Elevations, Cable and Conduit Plans, Grounding Plans, Physical Connection Details, AC/DC schematics, and wiring diagrams
Ability to perform AC & DC substation studies
Experience using ground grid modeling software a plus
Knowledge of substation protection and control schemes a plus
Knowledge of basic relay settings a plus
Knowledge of National Electric Code (NEC) a plus
Knowledge of National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) a plus
Knowledge of Rural Utilities Service (RUS) design guide a plus
Proven experience in Microsoft Software Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

utility substation drawingsGeneral ArrangementsElevationsCable and Conduit PlansGrounding PlansAC/DC Schematicswiring diagramsdesign calculationsAC & DC substation studiesground grid modeling

Soft Skills

technical leadershipplanningschedulingcoordinationdesign recommendationsproblem resolutionquality controlcommunicationtechnical guidance

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical EngineeringPE License