Electrical Project Engineer - Substation

About the job Electrical Project Engineer - Substation


The Opportunity: Electrical Project Engineer

• Serve as a technical specialist or project lead, offering coordination, guidance, and subject-matter expertise on substation projects.
• Support a wide range of substation designs up to 765kV, including both detailed engineering and EPC work.
• Develop protection and control design deliverablesrelay protection schemes, panel layouts, one-line/three-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, wiring designs, etc.
• Prepare physical design documentsyard layouts, grounding, lightning protection, building layouts, auxiliary AC/DC systems, and more.
• Perform or oversee design quality reviews.
• Mentor junior engineers and help strengthen team capabilities.
• Develop equipment specifications and bills of material for procurement and construction planning.
• Coordinate closely with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Present designs, proposals, and project updates.
• Travel as needed to client sites, vendor locations, and project sites.
• Manage design schedules, budgets, and project documentation.
• Support business development and pursuit activities.

• Continue developing technical expertise while providing guidance on standards, codes, design approaches, and internal policies.
• Apply and uphold the companys quality program; help others ensure compliance.
• Prepare engineering deliverables for larger or multiple projects; conduct research and recommend materials or equipment.
• Oversee data collection and management for engineering tasks.
• Perform engineering calculations; manage budgets, schedules, and quality functions.
• Apply advanced engineering techniques and delegate tasks to junior staff.
• Review and guide the work of less experienced team members.
• Lead production teams, coordinate across disciplines, and/or serve as engineer of record.
• Collaborate effectively with internal and external team members on moderately complex projects.
• Understand client priorities for high-voltage substation projects and ensure they are met.
• Support proposals and client-facing activities.
• Serve as a technical specialist, provide consultation, and help develop or apply advanced engineering methods.
• Contribute to mentoring, performance management, training, and team development.
• Assist with resource planning within your discipline.
• Handle administrative tasks such as implementing group procedures, ensuring compliance with company programs, and approving timesheets or expense reports.

• Experience in high-voltage substation design (physical and/or protection & control)
• Prior work as a project lead or technical specialist for utility substation projects
• QA/QC experience
• Strong coordination and communication skills across multidisciplinary teams
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Proficiency with Bluebeam Revu and Microsoft Office

• Bachelors degree in Engineering from an accredited program
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
• Ability to pass pre-employment screenings (background check, drug test, motor vehicle check as required)