Substation Design Engineer

$120k - $140k

Macpower Digital Assets Edge

Atlanta, GA

Job Summary:

An industry leader in power delivery engineering is seeking a Substation Design Engineer to serve as a technical lead on projects ranging from distribution to sub-transmission and transmission voltage classes.
This is a hybrid role of 3 Days Onsite & 2 Days Remote .
Our ideal candidate will come from another engineering consulting company rather than a utility.
We have three openings for this job position which are listed below (one for each):
- Seven Hills, Ohio || Base Salary: USD $120,000 to $140,000
- Atlanta, Georgia || Base Salary: USD $130,000 to $145,000
- Cary, North Carolina || Base Salary: USD $125,000 to $140,000

Key Responsibilities:

Lead substation physical and/or protection & control (P&C) design efforts.
Develop electrical engineering deliverables using tools such as CYME.
Manage project schedules, budgets, and resource planning.
Interface directly with clients, vendors, and subcontractors.
Oversee QA/QC processes and mentor junior engineers.
Support renewable energy integration and grid modernization projects.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
Minimum 5+ years of HV utility substation design experience (69kV-500kV or EHV 500kV+), either in physical or protection & control design.
Prior experience with a consulting engineering firm on utility substation projects required.
PE license or ability to obtain PE within 1-2 years required.
Strong project leadership and QA/QC experience highly desirable.

Additional Information:

Competitive benefits including flexible work schedules, 401k match, health insurance, and performance-based bonuses.
Company culture focused on innovation, teamwork, and employee ownership.

Please note:

Candidates with less than 5 years of substation design experience will not be considered.
Experience limited to industrial, manufacturing, or LV/MV distribution is not a fit.
Candidates currently employed by utilities may be considered if they have strong consulting-style design experience.

Apply

Vacancy posted 1 day ago

Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the Substation Design Engineer in Atlanta, GA vacancy

Substation Design Engineer (Mid-Level)
...Job Description Job Description Job Summary The Substation Design Engineer (Mid-Level) is responsible for the coordination and execution of engineering for medium- and high-voltage air and gas-insulated substation projects, including new installations and modifications...
Suggested
For contractors
Work at office
PNODE
Atlanta, GA
16 days ago
Substation Design Engineer
...Job Description Job Description Job Summary: The Substation Design Engineer is responsible for the engineering, coordination, and execution of medium- and high-voltage air and gas-insulated substation projects, including new installations and modifications/upgrades...
Suggested
Work experience placement
Work at office
PNODE
Atlanta, GA
23 days ago
Substation Design Engineer
...Substation Electrical Engineer Location: Atlanta, Georgia Type: Direct Hire Compensation: Contractor Work Model: Onsite Hours: Add... ...experienced Substation Electrical Engineer to support the design and delivery of high-voltage and extra-high-voltage substations...
Suggested
For contractors
Work at office
Local area
Remote work
Relocation package
Flexible hours
3 days per week
System One Holdings, LLC
Atlanta, GA
3 days ago
Substation Design Engineer
$135k - $165k
...Utility And Renewable Energy Projects Engineer This role offers the opportunity to support impactful utility and renewable... ...across multi-disciplinary teams, and contribute to both and/or substation physical design and protection & controls engineering. What You'll Do...
Suggested
Work at office
Local area
Flexible hours
Michael Page
Atlanta, GA
2 days ago
Data Center Substation Design Engineer
A leading engineering firm, located in Atlanta, is seeking a Data Center Substation Coordinator for its Power Delivery team. The successful candidate will prepare engineering... .... Responsibilities include developing designs and working with CAD Technicians. A Bachelor's...
Suggested
Full time
Work at office
HDR
Atlanta, GA
1 day ago
Experienced Substation Physical Engineer
...Experienced Substation Physical Engineer WSP is currently initiating a search for an Experienced Substation Physical Engineer for our Duluth... ...Provides technical assistance and guidance for the design and construction support of utility‑scale electrical infrastructure...
H1b
Work at office
Local area
Work visa
Flexible hours
WSP
Atlanta, GA
2 days ago
Design Engineer - Substation
...needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects.... ...valued. What You'll Do The Design Engineer - Substation will perform substation design assignments including physical...
For contractors
Work at office
Local area
Worldwide
Quanta Services
Atlanta, GA
2 days ago
Senior Design Engineer
...Senior Design Engineer IT/Engineering Location: Greenville, SC – Hybrid Employment Type: Full-Time/ Perm Salary: 130 – 160k Position Overview: We are seeking a Senior Design Engineer to lead the engineering and design execution of custom steel structural projects...
Permanent employment
Full time
Remote work
ExecuSource
Atlanta, GA
4 days ago
PCB Design Engineer
$78 - $82 per hour
PCB Design Engineer Req number: R7892 Employment type: Full time Worksite flexibility: Remote Who we are CAI is a global services firm with over 9,000 associates worldwide and a yearly revenue of $1.3 billion+. We have over 40 years of excellence in uniting...
Hourly pay
Full time
Contract work
Apprenticeship
Work at office
Local area
Remote work
Worldwide
CAI
Atlanta, GA
2 days ago
Substation Automation Engineer - Grid Modernization
...Substation Automation Engineer - Grid Modernization Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success. As an employee-owned company... ..., shaping real-world grid modernization outcomes. Design and standardize secure, vendor‑agnostic substation automation...
Full time
Part time
Work experience placement
Work at office
Relocation
Visa sponsorship
Flexible hours
Black & Veatch
Atlanta, GA
3 days ago
Senior Transit & Multimodal Design Engineer
Trinnex Inc. is seeking a technical contributor in civil engineering at their Atlanta office. The role involves delivering engineering solutions... .... Responsibilities include leading project tasks, developing designs for transit infrastructure, and ensuring compliance with state...
Work at office
Trinnex Inc.
Atlanta, GA
2 days ago
Stormwater Design Engineer Intern - Summer 2025
$15 - $25 per hour
A leading engineering firm is seeking a Stormwater Transportation Engineer Intern for Summer 2025 in Atlanta, GA. This role involves engineering design for roadway drainage, preparing construction plans, and utilizing various design software. Candidates should be pursuing...
Hourly pay
Summer work
Internship
Arcadis
Atlanta, GA
2 days ago
Substation Structural Engineer
...WSP is currently initiating a search for an experienced Substation Structural Engineer for our Duluth, GA office. The following locations will... ...technical assistance and guidance for the planning, analysis, design, and delivery of structural engineering solutions...
Work at office
Local area
Relocation package
Flexible hours
WSP
Atlanta, GA
4 days ago
Senior Transit Corridor Design Engineer - BRT/LRT Multimodal
A leading engineering firm in Atlanta is seeking a Civil Engineer to design transit-supportive infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in civil or transportation engineering and a PE license. Responsibilities include leading design projects...
CDM Smith
Atlanta, GA
11 hours ago
Systems Design Engineer
...establishing a clear path on how to get there by working with Engineer teams. Seeks innovation to provide differentiated capabilities... ...etc) platform and its use in integrated test systems Experience designing RF instrumentation systems, including calibration techniques,...
Temporary work
Flexible hours
Emerson
Atlanta, GA
5 days ago
Outdoor Lighting Design & Estimation Engineer
Une entreprise de conseil dynamique recherche un Lighting Design Analyst pour gérer divers projets d'éclairage extérieur. Le candidat idéal sera responsable de l'ingénierie, de la conception et de l'estimation des systèmes d'éclairage, en assurant la satisfaction de tous...
4P Consulting Inc.
Atlanta, GA
11 hours ago
Outdoor Lighting Design Engineer
4p-Consulting-Inc. is looking for a motivated Lighting Design Analyst responsible for engineering, designing, and estimating outdoor lighting systems. Candidates must manage multiple projects effectively, including residential and commercial needs. The position entails...
4p-Consulting-Inc.
Atlanta, GA
1 day ago
Lead Substation Protection and Controls Engineer
$107.9k - $195.05k
...Your greatest work is ahead! We are looking for a Lead Substation Protection & Controls Engineer to join our team. As a Lead Substation Protection & Controls Engineer, you’ll own complex P&C designs across 12–500 kV systems, applying advanced digital logic and...
Work at office
Local area
Immediate start
Remote work
Flexible hours
Leidos
Atlanta, GA
11 hours ago
Traffic Operations & Design Engineer II
A leading infrastructure engineering firm is seeking a traffic engineer in Atlanta, GA. You will be tasked with project planning, signal designs, and delivering traffic engineering projects. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and proficient...
HNTB
Atlanta, GA
2 days ago
Traffic Operations & Design Engineer II - Projects
A leading civil engineering firm located in Atlanta, Georgia is seeking a skilled engineer to assist with complex infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 2 years of experience or a Master's degree with 1 year of experience...
Work at office
HNTB
Atlanta, GA
2 days ago
Director, Data Center Design-Electrical Engineering Design
$146.3k - $306.4k
...senior leadership role that requires strong technical depth, sound engineering judgment, and the ability to lead teams through growth,... ...cross-functional stakeholders, and drive consistent, high-quality design outcomes that support OCI’s business objectives for capacity...
Temporary work
Flexible hours
Oracle
Atlanta, GA
9 days ago
Lead Substation Physical Engineer
$107.9k - $195.05k
...way we do business. Your greatest work is ahead! We’re seeking a Lead Substation Physical Engineer to take a key role in delivering high ‑ impact substation physical design projects. You’ll work on utility systems ranging from 12 kV to 500 kV, contributing...
Internship
Work at office
Local area
Immediate start
Remote work
Flexible hours
Leidos
Atlanta, GA
11 hours ago
Substation Civil/Structural Engineering Group Leader
...is seeking a Group Manager to lead the Civil / Structural Substations engineering function within its Transmission & Distribution practice in... ...candidate will have a strong technical background in civil/site design, at least 5 years of professional engineering experience,...
Metric Geo
Atlanta, GA
3 days ago
Product Engineer
...inside out, moving toward a high‑autonomy model where Product Engineers own both the “Why” and the “How.” In this role, you aren’t just... ...Eliminate the friction between product requirements and technical design. You will translate highly complex financial and accounting...
Contract work
Casual work
Work at office
Immediate start
Work from home
Worldwide
Flexible hours
Dormont Manufacturing Company
Atlanta, GA
6 hours ago
Claims Specialist: Design Professional (Architect/Engineer)
$88.5k - $154.9k
A leading insurance firm is seeking a Claims Specialist - Design Professional. This role involves managing and resolving professional liability claims for architects and engineers, requiring a Bachelor's degree and strong analytical skills. The ideal candidate will have...
AXA XL Ltd
Atlanta, GA
2 days ago
Senior Product Engineer, Americas
$153k - $220k
...About the Role A Product Engineer responsible for owning a large portion of one of our products, working end‑to‑end from research to implementation... ...Research competitors, write product specs, create wireframes. Design and built automated interview scheduling that automates the "...
Work at office
Multicoin
Atlanta, GA
1 day ago
Senior Product Engineer
...this commitment. Responsible for leading complex product development initiatives, serving as a technical expert and mentor to junior engineers. Drives innovation, ensuring adherence to compliance standards, and managing critical phases of the product lifecycle, including...
2 days per week
White Cap Supply Holdings, LLC.
Atlanta, GA
1 day ago
Design Process Engineer III - Life Sciences
...oncology and rare disorders to COVID-19 or alternative proteins, our design and construction projects are pioneering solutions addressing... ...and global health. Job Description The Design Process Engineer III is responsible for leading the design for a defined scope...
CRB
Atlanta, GA
26 days ago
Design Release Engineer
...Our Benefits - Designed with You in Mind Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage From your very first day, you’ll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage - ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected. Generous Paid...
Full time
Immediate start
Stellantis
Atlanta, GA
3 days ago
Product Support Engineer
...StreetLight, a subsidiary of Jacobs, is seeking a Product Support Engineer to help transportation planners, modelers, analysts, and engineers solve a wide range of mobility and transportation challenges using StreetLight InSight®, our SaaS on-demand product suite, and...
Remote work
Jacobs
Atlanta, GA
4 days ago

Do you want to receive more vacancies?

Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Substation Design Engineer. Be the first to apply!