Sr. Substation Engineer

Job DescriptionJSG is actively recruiting for a Senior Electrical Engineer for our client in Tampa, Florida. This is a permanent position with an organization known for reliability, technical excellence, and investment in its people. If you're an experienced electrical engineer looking for stability and the chance to lead meaningful infrastructure projects, we want to hear from you. We are seeking a Senior Engineer I – Electrical Substation to provide engineering support and analytical services for the design, specification, configuration, troubleshooting, and support of substation systems, structures, and components. This role requires strong engineering judgment and the ability to work with limited supervision on both routine and complex operational, maintenance, and business issues. You'll lead and collaborate with teams of field employees, technicians, and engineers, and present technical findings to management and industry professionals. Coordinate and support project planning, development, engineering, construction, and closeout activitiesProvide technical direction to lower-level engineers and oversight of contractorsIndependently evaluate, select, and adapt standard techniques, procedures, and criteriaInterpret contract requirements for substation equipment, engineering, and construction servicesPerform engineering calculations and studies to support project scopeAnalyze and recommend solutions for operational, maintenance, and business issues (compliance, regulatory, finance, risk)Prepare and deliver technical reports, investigative findings, and recommendationsDesign and specify substation materials, equipment, and monitoring systems; oversee installation and maintenanceAdvise on technical issues across teams and functional areasLead multidisciplinary project teams through design, engineering, and construction of transmission substationsPerform compliance-related duties as designated, including maintaining audit-ready documentation Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Minimum 6 years of related professional engineering experienceDemonstrated experience with specifications, codes, standards, and regulations (IEEE, NESC, NERC, OSHA, etc.)Ability to read electrical schematics and knowledge of substation devicesKnowledge of 3-phase AC systems and utility DC systemsFamiliarity with substation equipment: transformers, breakers, switches, reclosers, metal-clad switchgearExperience with electrical calculations (AC/DC station service sizing, voltage drop, conduit fill)Ability to investigate failures, gather information, and determine root cause under pressureProfessional Engineer (PE) license preferred (a Master's degree or PE registration may substitute for 1 year of experience) Technical Skills Substation engineering and designSubstation testing, commissioning, and maintenanceAC/DC calculationsIndustry codes and standards (IEEE, NESC, NERC, OSHA)Transmission, substation, and operations knowledgeProject planning and coordinationMicrosoft Office proficiency ** Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #D600