Substation Engineer

Civil Substation Engineer- II & III (Remote) United Utility Power Services, LLC Glastonbury, CT 06033 About Us Welcome to United Utility Services, a dynamic player in the electric utility industry. As a trailblazer, we provide comprehensive and innovative offerings that bolster power infrastructure investments across the U.S. We proudly serve as the parent company to industry-leading utility service contractors specializing in transmission, substation, distribution, and grid hardening projects. Our Core Values are clear and simple: Safety, Quality, Integrity, and Professionalism.At United Utility Services, we craft power delivery solutions –built safe, engineered smart, and driven by what customers demand– fueling communities with reliable energy. We are the best-in-class, trusted partner delivering customer-centric Power Delivery Construction and Engineering solutions. About The Role The Substation Civil Engineer is responsible for planning, design, and analysis of substation infrastructure, including foundations, site grading, drainage, and structural components. This position requires strong technical skills in civil and structural engineering, along with the ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality design solutions. The engineer will collaborate with project teams, clients, and regulatory bodies to deliver high-quality engineering solutions. Areas of focus include substations/switchyards for Wind, Solar, Battery Energy Storage, and stand-alone electrical projects from conception through construction and commissioning. This position will be hybrid, possibly remote. Key Responsibilities The position requires the candidate to work within a multi-disciplinary team for the conducting of site layouts, grading design, drainage design, drainage reports, foundation design, structure design, and support design of Substation projects. Coordinate design activities to maintain project schedules, budget, quality requirements to ensure successful project completion. Accountable to provide design activities in accordance with applicable codes and standards (ACI, ASCE, AISC, IEEE, NEC, NESC, etc.), including UUE’s policies and procedures, such as Safety, Environmental, Quality Assurance and Quality Control. Prepares and produces drawings, sketches and details for use by technical staff, drafting personnel, clients and contractors. Prepares input data for computerized solutions to engineering problems. Utilizes computers for input and output of data and execution of stored programs. Review topographic surveys, geotechnical reports and vendor drawings for constructability and compliance; perform supporting calculations as required. Support stormwater permitting, erosion control plans, and related documentation as required. Deliver accurate, constructible designs that meet industry standards, client specifications, and good engineering practice. Assists in the preparation of progress reports, compliance documentation and record-keeping of substation technical documents and drawings. Provide construction-phase support including RFI responses, submittal review, and field observation as required. Performs other duties as assigned or required. Key Qualifications A bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited program is required. Registration as an Engineer-in-training (EIT) or FE is required. Professional Engineer (PE) is preferred. A minimum of two (2) years of relevant civil engineering experience in substation, utility, renewable energy, or related infrastructure projects required. Five (5) or more years preferred for Engineer III classification. Coordinates with multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project delivery. Collaborate with a team of engineering professionals. Must be capable of reading and interpreting technical documents, drawings, and prints. Must be able to follow technical directions from senior staff and technical personnel, as may be required. Prepare input data for computerized solutions to engineering problems. May serve as civil discipline lead on small to mid-size substation projects (Engineer III). Provides technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and designers (Engineer III). Must be competent with the following Software: o Microsoft Office Suite o Bluebeam (preferred) o AutoCAD o Hydraflow Hydrographs (preferred) o Civil3D (preferred) o Inventor (preferred) o RISA (preferred) o LPILE (preferred) General office or hybrid working conditions: General office or hybrid working conditions. Work outside the regular schedule may be required. Must possess a valid driver's license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report. T Travel for work may also be required for relevant site visits ( up to 10% ). Accessibility Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Equal Opportunity Employer is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. 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