Lead Substation Engineer

K&A Power Group is a privately held engineering firm delivering worldclass technical expertise and engineering excellence to power utility and industrial clients across the United States, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. We provide comprehensive consulting, engineering and design, program and project management, construction management, and EPC services, specializing in substation, transmission, distribution, and distributed energy resources.We pride ourselves on attracting and developing top talent, building a culture of excellence, and building meaningful, long-term relationships with our employees, clients and communities, wherever they are in the world.Powered By Innovation, Passion, And Purpose.Start your K&A Career: We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Lead Substation Engineer to join our team at K&A Power Group in Lake Mary, FL. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects that make a real impact in the energy and utility sectors. Youll be part of a dynamic, people-focused team where your expertise, ideas, and contributions will be valued and celebrated. Job Overview:Due to company growth, we are actively seeking an experienced Substation Design Engineer to join our team to perform and execute substation design projects.Responsibilities and Duties:Lead the design and engineering of high voltage substations (up to 500kV), including physical layout, protection & control, grounding, and equipment specificationsServe as the technical authority for substation engineering deliverables, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and qualityOversee and mentor a team of engineers and designers; provide technical guidance and review work productsCoordinate with project managers, construction teams, and clients to ensure alignment on scope, schedule, and technical requirementsPrepare and review engineering calculations, drawings, bill of materials, and technical documentationSupport field activities, including site assessments, commissioning support, and issue resolutionEnsure compliance with industry standards (NESC, IEEE, NEC), utility requirements, and company engineering practicesManage project timelines, budgets, and resource planning for assigned engineering tasksDrive continuous improvement in engineering processes, tools, and standardsQualifications and Required Skills:Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an accredited university7+ Years of professional experience within substation design for electrical utilitiesEIT certification or PE license preferredExperience with protective relaying and/or P&C design is a plusFamiliarity with substation grounding and lightning protectionPast project experience working with large utilitiesProven experience in Substation Design should include: general arrangement, electrical equipment, plans, elevation and section views, station cable trays, conduit fill calcs, rigid bus calcs, grounding and conduit layoutsProficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and WordExperience working with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, & CDEGS/WinIGS preferredSalary Range: $130,000-165,000/yearK & A Engineering Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) including disability/ vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.Department: Substation Electrical Location: Orlando, FL