Substation Engineer

Immediate Need! Substation Project Engineer (3–5 yrs) Electrical Engineer | Power Delivery | Remote | 10% Travel Remote (U.S.) ✈️ ~10% travel for site visits and project coordination About the Role We are partnering with a highly respected power delivery consulting firm supporting utilities, renewable developers, and infrastructure clients across North America. They are looking for an Electrical Engineer / Project Engineer with 3–5 years of substation experience who wants to deepen their technical expertise and grow toward a Lead Substation Engineer role. You will work alongside experienced engineers designing and delivering high-voltage substation infrastructure projects, gaining exposure to consulting engineering, client coordination, and complex power system projects. This role offers strong mentorship, meaningful technical responsibility, and a clear path toward technical leadership. What You’ll Work On You will support engineering and design for high-voltage substations including:

• Substation yard layouts and equipment arrangement
• Grounding system design and lightning protection
• Conduit and cable routing
• General arrangement drawings and elevations
• Control building and auxiliary AC/DC systems
• Equipment specifications and bill of materials

You will also support Protection & Controls engineering , including:

• One-line and three-line diagrams
• Relay panel arrangements
• AC/DC schematics
• Control wiring diagrams

Engineering Responsibilities

• Support substation design and engineering deliverables
• Prepare engineering calculations and studies

Grounding analysis Lightning protection AC/DC load studies

• Develop equipment specifications and material lists
• Coordinate design with civil, structural, transmission, and protection teams
• Support drawing review, vendor coordination, and engineering QA
• Participate in project meetings and client discussions
• Contribute to project scopes, schedules, and technical documentation

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• 3–5 years of experience in substation engineering or power delivery
• Experience supporting substation design deliverables, such as:

One-line diagrams General arrangements Grounding layouts Conduit and cable plans Control schematics Material lists

• Familiarity with high-voltage substations (12kV–500kV)
• Ability to work in a consulting engineering environment
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Preferred (Not Required) • EIT certification or working toward PE • Experience with tools such as: AutoCAD MicroStation ETAP SKM EasyPower • Familiarity with IEEE, NESC, or utility standards Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary based on experience and location. Benefits include:

• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Remote work flexibility
• Mentorship and career development
• Strong project backlog and long-term stability

Why Engineers Like This Role

• Clear path to Lead Substation Engineer
• Mentorship from experienced consulting engineers
• Work on critical energy infrastructure projects
• Strong technical growth opportunity
• Collaborative engineering culture

Interested? Apply and a member of our team will review your qualifications and reach out to discuss your availability to interview with the hiring team! Premier Finder LLC