Substation Design Engineer

Industry *Electric Utilities Position Substation Design Engineer Req Code 3016 General Location Metairie Primary Responsibilities Requisition Number: 3016
Job Title: Substation Design Engineer


Date Opened: 9/9/2026


Location: Metairie


Industry: Electrical Utilities


Department: Engineering


Employment Type: Full-Time Regular


Part-Time Available: No


Eligible for US Work Authorization Sponsorship: No


FLSA Exemption: Exempt (Eligible for Straight-Time Overtime)


Job Summary:

The Substation Design Engineer supports the delivery of substation detailed design projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for electric utilities, contractors and developers.


Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collect, compile, and analyze data relating to substation components, equipment specifications for procurement package development and pricing, IFR/IRC design and review processes, and IEEE/NESC Standards/NERC regulations for design work.

• Assist in reviewing third-party design documents, procurement lists, and project plans.

• Perform professional electrical engineering work relating to the design of single line, three line, AC/DC schematics, SCADA & DFR connections, wiring diagrams, general arrangement, substation layout and bus arrangement, grounding grid design and lightning protection in conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.

• Participate in incorporating future-ready techniques, concept development, operating strategies, and various design requirements with equipment sizing and cabling, AC/DC panel design, and conduit and trenching design strategies that account for the safety and functionality of end-users, systems, and infrastructure.

• Support senior engineers with research and recommendations of fundamental components identified in design requirements, as well as field equipment applications and operations.

• Verify the characteristics of a site, providing technical assistance on various engineering, design, testing maintenance modifications, and construction procedures and issues.

• Develop electrical calculations for loads, equipment sizing, feeder sizing, voltage drop, grounding, lighting circuits and controls, facility and electrical service, and power distribution.

• Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate reports, sketches, calculations, and illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of data, findings, or analyses.

• Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, statistical analysis, and reporting.

• Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team of engineers, planners, scientific, and construction professionals to execute project work, assist with laying out installations, calculating costs and quantities of material/equipment/labor, and ensuring project work conforms with specifications, permit applications, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos.

• Assist with development and scoping of small- to medium-sized projects.

• Contribute to the preparation of technical reports and presentations that explain research and findings to improve, prevent, control, restore, or address design and/or electrical engineering issues or problems.

• Conduct engineering studies and surveys to gain further information on a particular design and construction problem or issue and/or to plan for future needs.

• Assist in the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of data obtained during field investigations, offering input with developing action plans for low to mid-level risk mitigation activities.

• Assist in the preparation and implementation of site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).

• Work collaboratively with other engineers and disciplines on projects with electrical infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, and locally funded improvement and development projects.

• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.


Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

Basic or Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering;

• Five (5) years of relevant post education experience in an electrical engineering capacity designing power transmission and distribution systems in utility or industrial/commercial environments;

• Exposure to operations and project controls experience for purposes of reporting;

• Knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues;

• Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management, including rehabilitation and new design;

• Ability to coordinate with agency regulators and understand requirements;

• Knowledge of relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements;

• Availability and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously;

• Availability and ability to work overtime as needed based on project needs;

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with company and client staff at all levels;

• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies;

• Experience with discipline-specific design software (i.e., CADD, Aspen, CAPE, ETAP), AutoCADD electrical.


Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer In Training Certificate

• P.E. license


Working Conditions:

• Work is primarily conducted in an office environment (Private or Semi-Private Office) but also requires occasional travel to off-site work locations;

• Field duties require outdoor work in a construction site type atmosphere;

• Interaction with other team members, as well as supervisors and client personnel;

• Working on a construction site or in plant and/or shop areas around production machinery with extreme noise levels

• Must be able to wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection;

• May be at more than one job site in a day and must be able to tolerate climate changes;

• May be required to travel out of town on a periodic basis.


Physical Requirements (With or without Reasonable Accommodation):

• Must be able to lift and carry twenty (20) pounds;

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities which permits employee to communicate effectively;

• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time;

• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation which permits employee to conduct analysis and investigations;

• Sufficient manual dexterity which permit the employee to perform routine office duties;

• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes to perform office duties and travel when necessary to off-site locations.


This job description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.


Other Drug Free Workplace:

EDG Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to a drug-free workplace. Applicants are subject to pre-employment drug screen by urinalysis.


Post-hire, employees are subject to random, periodic, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug testing. In addition to the requirements of EDG's drug free workplace program, employees may be required to sign, acknowledge and comply with drug free workplace policies or programs required by clients.


We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.