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Substation Design Engineer

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Substation Design Engineer

We've teamed up with a leading power infrastructure engineering and services firm and they're seeking a Substation Design Engineer to design high-voltage electrical substation systems and deliver high-quality engineering solutions that meet industry standards and client requirements. This role supports utility and energy infrastructure projects from design through construction, with opportunities to serve as a technical lead on complex assignments. Our client offers a robust compensation and benefits package, plus this is a remote role with domestic travel as needed to client sites and field locations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design physical layouts and systems for high-voltage substations, including equipment layout, grounding, conduit, and material take-offs.
  • Develop construction drawing packages and review contractor submittals.
  • Perform quality reviews of engineering work for internal teams and subcontractors.
  • Serve as Lead Engineer and/or Engineer of Record on assigned projects.
  • Support project proposals, bids, and schedules as needed.
  • Provide technical support during construction and resolve field issues.
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development.
  • Travel to client sites and field locations as required.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or similar from an ABET-accredited program.
  • Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
  • Preference for candidates based in Louisiana, Georgia, and Virginia
  • 5+ years of experience in substation engineering within utilities or energy sectors.
  • Experience with ETAP, WinIGS, and IEEE standards (80/998).
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD, Inventor, Bentley MicroStation, and/or Bentley Substation (3D experience a plus).
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and technical leadership skills.
Vacancy posted 22 hours ago
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