Substation Engineer

Immediate Need! Substation Project Engineer (3–5 yrs) Electrical Engineer | Power Delivery | Remote | 10% Travel Remote (U.S.) ✈️ ~10% travel for site visits and project coordination About the Role We are partnering with a highly respected power delivery consulting firm supporting utilities, renewable developers, and infrastructure clients across North America. They are looking for an Electrical Engineer / Project Engineer with 3–5 years of substation experience who wants to deepen their technical expertise and grow toward a Lead Substation Engineer role. You will work alongside experienced engineers designing and delivering high-voltage substation infrastructure projects, gaining exposure to consulting engineering, client coordination, and complex power system projects. This role offers strong mentorship, meaningful technical responsibility, and a clear path toward technical leadership. What You’ll Work On You will support engineering and design for high-voltage substations including: • Substation yard layouts and equipment arrangement • Grounding system design and lightning protection • Conduit and cable routing • General arrangement drawings and elevations • Control building and auxiliary AC/DC systems • Equipment specifications and bill of materials You will also support Protection & Controls engineering , including: • One-line and three-line diagrams • Relay panel arrangements • AC/DC schematics • Control wiring diagrams Engineering Responsibilities • Support substation design and engineering deliverables • Prepare engineering calculations and studies Grounding analysis Lightning protection AC/DC load studies • Develop equipment specifications and material lists • Coordinate design with civil, structural, transmission, and protection teams • Support drawing review, vendor coordination, and engineering QA • Participate in project meetings and client discussions • Contribute to project scopes, schedules, and technical documentation Required Experience • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering • 3–5 years of experience in substation engineering or power delivery • Experience supporting substation design deliverables, such as: One-line diagrams General arrangements Grounding layouts Conduit and cable plans Control schematics Material lists • Familiarity with high-voltage substations (12kV–500kV) • Ability to work in a consulting engineering environment • Strong communication and collaboration skills Preferred (Not Required) • EIT certification or working toward PE • Experience with tools such as: AutoCAD MicroStation ETAP SKM EasyPower • Familiarity with IEEE, NESC, or utility standards Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary based on experience and location. Benefits include: • 401(k) with employer match • Medical, dental, and vision insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off and holidays • Remote work flexibility • Mentorship and career development • Strong project backlog and long-term stability Why Engineers Like This Role ✔ Clear path to Lead Substation Engineer ✔ Mentorship from experienced consulting engineers ✔ Work on critical energy infrastructure projects ✔ Strong technical growth opportunity ✔ Collaborative engineering culture Interested? Apply and a member of our team will review your qualifications and reach out to discuss your availability to interview with the hiring team!