Lead Substation Design Engineer - Impactful Utility Projects

Career Opportunities with K&A Engineering A great place to work. Are you ready for new challenges and new opportunities? Join our team! Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available. Subscribe to our RSS feeds to receive instant updates as new positions become available. K&A Engineering Consulting – is a privately held company, providing comprehensive consulting, engineering and design, program/project management, construction management, and support services to power utility and industrial clients. Specializing in substation, transmission, distribution, distributed energy resources, and EPC services, we excel in solving complex challenges with precision-driven solutions. We pride ourselves on employing top talent, fostering a culture of excellence, and building meaningful relationships with clients and employees. Powered By Innovation, Passion, And Purpose. We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Senior Substation Engineer to join our team at K&A Engineering in Charlotte, NC. 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. You’ll 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: The Substation Design Engineer will perform but are not limited to the following duties: Detailed design of Electrical Substations – Includes both execution/detailed design projects and project development/scoping Substation Design including the creation of substation construction drawing packages, engineering calculations, and developing bill of materials to meet client project scopes & demands Perform QAQC on substation physical design packages including general arrangement/physical and electrical layout, electrical equipment plans, elevation & section views, and below grade drawings & details Coordinate project work with K&A project manager, engineering lead, & junior engineers Communicate project status, updates, & design questions/issues with client partners Attend on-site meetings as required to support execution & development projects Qualifications and Required Skills: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an accredited university 2+ Years of professional experience within substation design for electrical utilities EIT certification or PE license preferred Experience with protective relaying and/or P&C design is a plus Familiarity with substation grounding and lightning protection Past project experience working with large utilities Proven 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 layouts Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word Experience working with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, & CDEGS/WinIGS preferred Salary Range: $90,000-125,000/year Why Join K&A? People-First Culture: We put our people at the center of everything we do, creating an environment where your professional and personal growth is a top priority. Innovation & Learning: We encourage continuous learning and invest in your development through training, mentorship, and hands-on experience. Collaborative Team Environment: We believe in the power of collaboration and working together to achieve the best outcomes for our clients and employees. Recognition & Growth: We’ve earned our reputation through uncompromising precision and a commitment to excellence. As an agile and fast-growing company, we offer plenty of opportunities for your career advancement and growth. Competitive Compensation & Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package for eligible classified employees, including but not limited to: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care Spending Account 401K (Traditional and Roth with Company Match) Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) Paid Holidays and Flexible PTO Tuition Reimbursement, Parking and Transit Reimbursement, and Pet Insurance Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance EAP (Employee Assistance Program) Check out our career page for more information! The salary range for this role considers a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to technical ability, experience and training, licenses and certifications, and other related skillsets. The disclosed range is an estimate and has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. #J-18808-Ljbffr K&A Engineering