Substation Engineer
AQRA Energy
In the role of Substation Engineer, you'll step into a leadership or supporting position across a range of utility and power substation engagements. You should bring hands-on experience with substation projects spanning 34.5kV to 500kV, along with a proven ability to foster strong working relationships with clients and stakeholders across the Power & Utility sector.
Core Responsibilities:
- Produce substation layout documentation — including plan and elevation drawings, yard layouts, grounding systems and details, raceway designs, control building arrangements, cable lists, and material takeoffs — for both new builds and existing facilities.
- Create and maintain substation electrical documentation such as one-lines, three-lines, Auxiliary AC and DC Power Systems, DC Schematics, SCADA and Communications diagrams, Relay Panel Layouts, Equipment Wiring diagrams, and Cable Schedules.
- Develop engineering calculations and compile reports to present findings clearly to clients.
- Draft detailed equipment specifications covering substation hardware, components, and construction requirements.
- Own the technical, financial, and scheduling delivery of substation projects from start to finish.
- Step into project manager, client manager, or proposal/capture manager roles as needed.
- Cultivate the skills, resources, and expertise required to deliver strategic services, partnerships, and projects effectively.
- Partner with internal teams to pursue substation opportunities on both a regional and national scale, growing the firm's footprint in the power delivery market.
- Conduct QA/QC reviews to uphold quality standards.
- Guide and mentor a team of engineers and technical specialists while building lasting client relationships and collaborating across disciplines and office locations.
- Play an active role in developing proposals, bids, reports, and client presentations.
What You'll Bring:
- A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (minimum).
- A Professional Engineer license, or active progress toward licensure.
- 3+ years of progressive experience in design, engineering, and project management within the power and utility industry.
- Familiarity with or direct experience in consulting engineering environments.
- Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project or equivalent platforms for managing scope, schedule, and budget.
- Hands-on design experience with high voltage substations and distribution systems.
- A track record of delivering high-quality technical solutions on major power delivery projects.
- A drive for strong business performance, continuous improvement, and best-in-class practices.
Vacancy posted 14 hours ago
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