Electrical Engineering- Senior

Senior Electrical Engineer (Substation)SSOE is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer (Substation) to lead the design of medium and high-voltage electrical substations for utility, municipal, and industrial clients. This role focuses on creating safe, reliable, and efficient substation designs that meet client requirements, regulatory standards, and SSOE's quality benchmarks. The engineer will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative and cost-effective solutions, and will often serve in responsible charge for project deliverables.As a member of the SSOE team, you'll work on exciting and diverse projects for Fortune 100 clients around the globe, supported by the best technology for the task at hand. You'll experience our employee-centric culture that strives to offer a healthy balance, flexible working arrangements, direct access to leadership at all levels, and a continuous learning mindset.As a leader in industry AI adoption, we empower our team to work smarter by providing responsible access to the industry leading AI Large Language Models, vibe-coding platforms, and securely integrating advanced tools into every role. From day one, you'll receive the training and support needed to leverage AI as a core tool for enhancing productivity, sparking creativity, and streamlining complex workflows.ResponsibilitiesInterpret, organize, execute, and coordinate large substation engineering assignments with responsibility for budget, schedule, quality, and inter-discipline coordination.Plan and develop engineering projects involving unique or complex problems, offering specialized expertise in substation engineering.Coordinate designs for steel structures, foundations, grounding grids, buswork, raceway, and conduit systems.Specify and select substation equipment (e.g., transformers, breakers, switchgear, relays, instrument transformers).Perform power system studies and analyses to support design decisions (load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, arc-flash).Provide design support during construction, respond to RFIs, and review/approve major items involving materials, equipment, and field construction.Stamp/seal drawings and documents, including those for which you serve as the professional in responsible charge, per applicable jurisdictional statutes.Plan, organize, supervise, and review the work of engineers and designers assigned to the project; Compliance & SafetyEnsure adherence to IEEE, ANSI, NEMA, NESC, and utility standards, as well as SSOE quality procedures.Implement safety protocols for high-voltage environments within design practices and during construction support.CoordinationCollaborate with project managers, contractors, AHJs, and utility representatives to ensure design accuracy and constructability.Review vendor drawings and perform QA/QC checks on design deliverables; InnovationIntegrate SCADA systems, networking, and protective relaying into substation designs and upgrades.Stay current with emerging technologies and sustainability practices applicable to substation engineering.Bonus and Incentives: Eligibility for our annual target bonus/incentive program based on company and individual performance and goals.Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, professional development and training, generous PTO, and paid holidays.Exciting Projects: Work on innovative projects from inception to completion with global, market-leading clients.Diverse market sectors, project types, and geographies help insulate your career from economic cycles.Structured career journey with abundant opportunities for growth and advancement.Benefits that support well-being, work-life balance, and financial success.QualificationsQualifications:Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program; Twelve (12)+ years of related practical experience in substation design and engineering. on-site generation (stand-by, prime, co-gen, renewables) and UPS systems.Proficiency with design and analysis tools such as AutoCAD, ETAP or similar power system analysis software, and protection relay settings/configuration.ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.Prior experience reviewing vendor drawings, performing QA/QC, and providing field/commissioning support.Travel & LicensingTravel required for site visits and commissioning activities.Valid driver's license required (may be waived for international assignments).