Senior Electrical Substation Engineer

About the opportunity

X4 Engineering is partnering with a growing engineering consultancy headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. They’re expanding their Energy business and are looking for a Senior/Lead Electrical Substation Engineer to take technical ownership of their substation design work.

This is a lead role with real influence. You’ll shape how projects are delivered, guide other engineers, and work across a varied mix of transmission, distribution and renewables projects. You’ll have the flexibility to work fully remote, hybrid or from the Raleigh office.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead the electrical design for HV (4kV–230kV) and EHV (above 230kV) substations and switching stations, including AIS, GIS and FACTS.
• Work across sectors: transmission and generator interconnection, power distribution (EV charging and microgrids), and renewables (solar PV, BESS and wind).
• Own the full design package: Drawings: one-line and three-line diagrams, protective relay and metering diagrams, AC/DC schematics, general arrangements, and grounding and raceway plans
• Specifications for major primary equipment
• Bills of materials, cable schedules and equipment lists
• Carry out the calculations and studies: Calculations: grounding, cable and conduit sizing, transformer and battery sizing, lightning protection and bus bracing
• Power system studies: load flow, short circuit, protective coordination and arc flash
• Lead projects through construction, start-up and commissioning.
• Review the work of peers and consultants , and drive quality and continuous improvement.
• Help identify key client needs and grow client relationships.

What you’ll bring

• A Professional Engineer (PE) license (required)
• A BS in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university
• 7+ years of substation electrical design experience on US high-voltage projects
• Experience across transmission, distribution and/or renewables
• Working knowledge of NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE and ANSI standards
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

What’s on offer

• Fully remote, hybrid or office-based working
• Relocation assistance to Raleigh, NC
• Top-tier medical, dental and vision plans
• 401(k) matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off

Interested?

Apply now or message Hugo Massa at X4 Engineering for a confidential conversation.