Substation Engineer

Overview Our client, a leading employee‑owned engineering consulting firm specializing in power, renewable energy, transportation, and water infrastructure, is seeking a Substation Engineer to support utility and renewable energy projects. This role will develop and review substation designs, perform engineering analyses and AC/DC studies, provide technical leadership, and support project execution from design through quality review. The ideal candidate has experience with substation physical design and/or protection and control design, strong knowledge of utility substation engineering practices, and the ability to obtain a PE license within one year. Up to 15% travel may be required. This full‑time remote opportunity is available to candidates located anywhere within the United States. Pay rate $99,200 - $134,100 Benefits Paid holidays: 8 PTO: Starting at 15 days Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, 401k, Retirement Benefits Pet Insurance Flexible Schedule, Tuition Reimbursement, and other benefits Responsibilities Develop and review utility substation design drawings, including General Arrangements, Elevations, Cable and Conduit Plans, Grounding Plans, AC/DC Schematics, Panel Elevations, Equipment Enclosure Plans, and Wiring Diagrams. Prepare specifications, reports, and engineering documentation to ensure compliance with client standards and sound engineering practices. Serve as a technical lead on moderately complex substation engineering projects. Plan, schedule, coordinate, and execute detailed phases of assigned project work. Develop design recommendations, modifications, and technical solutions for utility substations. Perform engineering calculations and technical analyses related to substation design. Conduct AC and DC substation studies. Investigate and resolve design issues through engineering analysis, field observations, and technical evaluations. Perform detailed quality control (QC) reviews of design calculations and engineering deliverables. Coordinate project design activities and communicate technical requirements with project team members. Provide technical guidance and support to engineers and other project personnel. Utilize evolving technologies and AI tools to improve workflows, problem‑solving, and project execution. Support project‑related travel activities as needed (up to 15%). Requirements Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program (or equivalent). Minimum 4 years of electrical engineering experience. Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred; ability to obtain PE licensure within one year required. Experience with physical design and/or protection and control design of electrical power substations. Ability to develop and review substation design drawings, including General Arrangements, Elevations, Cable and Conduit Plans, Grounding Plans, Physical Connection Details, AC/DC Schematics, and Wiring Diagrams. Experience performing AC and DC substation studies. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Strong understanding of utility substation engineering principles and practices. Ability to coordinate multiple project tasks and meet project schedules. Demonstrated ability to adopt new technologies and innovative engineering tools. Experience with ground grid modeling software. Knowledge of substation protection and control schemes. Knowledge of relay settings. Knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC). Knowledge of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC). Knowledge of Rural Utilities Service (RUS) design standards and guides. Valid driver's license. Permanent authorization to work in the United States. Work sponsorship is not available at this time. Third‑party candidates will not be considered for this position. ACS Professional Staffing will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to the applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested. #J-18808-Ljbffr