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Substation Design Engineer

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Mid-Level Substation Engineer (Remote) About the Opportunity We are seeking a Mid-Level Substation Engineer to join a growing Power Delivery team supporting utility, renewable energy, and industrial clients across North America. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys both technical design work and project collaboration while working in a flexible remote environment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with substation physical design and a strong understanding of utility standards, power delivery infrastructure, and multidisciplinary project execution. Responsibilities Develop and review substation physical design packages for projects ranging from 12kV to 500kV+ . Prepare engineering deliverables including: General arrangements Elevations and sections Equipment layouts Grounding plans Conduit and cable routing Structural loading and foundations coordination Coordinate with Protection & Control, Civil/Structural, Transmission, and Project Management teams. Perform engineering calculations and technical evaluations. Review client specifications, utility standards, and project requirements. Support project execution from conceptual design through construction. Participate in client meetings, design reviews, and technical discussions. Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and designers. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution. 4-8 years of substation engineering experience. Experience supporting utility, consulting, EPC, or power delivery projects. Strong knowledge of: AIS and/or GIS substations High-voltage equipment Grounding systems Physical layout design Industry codes and standards Proficiency with engineering and design software such as: AutoCAD MicroStation Bentley Substation Bluebeam Microsoft Office Suite Strong communication and coordination skills. Ability to work independently in a remote environment. Preferred Qualifications Professional Engineer (PE) License or ability to obtain one. Experience with EHV projects (138kV-500kV+). Utility client experience. Exposure to renewable interconnection, transmission, or EPC projects. Previous experience leading small project teams or workstreams. What You'll Receive Fully remote work environment. Competitive base salary and annual bonus opportunity. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. 401(k) with company contribution. Career growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding power delivery practice. Exposure to high-profile utility and energy infrastructure projects across North America.

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