Substation Engineer

Substation Engineer

Location: Chattanooga, TN

Schedule: Hybrid (3 Days In Office / 2 Days Remote)

Ready to take the next step in your power engineering career? Join a growing team that's delivering critical infrastructure projects across substations, renewable energy, battery storage, data centers, hydropower, and utility systems.

This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who wants to play a key role in designing and supporting projects that strengthen and modernize the power grid. You'll work alongside experienced engineers, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of projects across the energy sector.

What You'll Do

• Lead the engineering and design of electrical substations and power delivery facilities.
• Manage projects from initial development through final delivery, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget objectives are met.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to support project execution and successful delivery.
• Mentor and support junior engineers while helping develop technical best practices.
• Review and develop substation physical design layouts, protection & control (P&C) systems, grounding plans, one-line diagrams, and construction packages.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while participating in project meetings and design reviews.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while tracking schedules, budgets, resources, and deliverables.
• Support QA/QC initiatives to maintain high-quality engineering standards across all projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in substation engineering, utility engineering, or power delivery projects.
• Experience with substation physical design and/or protection & control (P&C) engineering.
• Strong understanding of power systems and electrical engineering principles.
• Ability to develop and interpret electrical schematics, relay diagrams, and design drawings.
• Experience supporting engineering projects and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• EIT or PE license is a plus but not required.

Why This Opportunity?

• Work on impactful utility and renewable energy projects that support the future of energy infrastructure.
• Gain exposure to substations, battery energy storage, solar, hydropower, data centers, and grid modernization projects.
• Join a collaborative team that values mentorship, professional growth, and technical development.
• Enjoy a hybrid schedule with 3 days in-office and 2 days remote.
• Employee-owned company offering an ESOP program and competitive benefits.
• Opportunities for career advancement, leadership development, and continued technical growth.
• Diverse project portfolio that keeps your work engaging and challenging.

If you're looking for a chance to grow your career while working on some of the most exciting projects in the power and renewable energy industry, we'd love to connect with you.

Job Type & Location: This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lexington, KY.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $60.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type: This is a hybrid position in Lexington, KY.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 2026.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.