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Electrical Engineer - Substation Design

Position: Full-Time
Professional Engineer (PE) Required
Hanson Professional Services Inc. is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer specializing in Substation Design to support power delivery projects for utility, municipal, and industrial clients. This senior-level role is ideal for a licensed Professional Engineer with extensive experience in high-voltage substations , including physical layout, protection and control coordination, and interdisciplinary design integration.
The successful candidate will bring strong technical expertise, leadership capability, and direct experience working with transmission and distribution (T&D) utilities or power companies .
Substation Engineering & Design

• Lead the design of new, expanded, and upgraded electrical substations (typically 69kV through 500kV).
• Bus configurations and equipment arrangement
• Raceway and cable schedules
• Equipment foundations and integration with civil/structural designs
• Perform and review electrical calculations, including:
• Ground grid analysis
• AC/DC system design
• Prepare construction drawings, technical specifications, design reports, and material lists.

Coordinate substation design with protection and control engineers , SCADA, and communications teams.

• Support breaker, transformer, relay, and protection scheme selection and integration.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable utility standards and power system requirements.

Project Leadership & Technical Oversight

• Serve as lead engineer or technical authority on substation projects.
• Provide quality control reviews of drawings, calculations, and specifications.
• Collaborate with civil, structural, geotechnical, transmission line, and environmental teams.

~ Support project managers with:

• Scheduling and risk identification
• Utility-specific design criteria
• Utilize industry-standard software and tools, such as:
• AutoCAD or MicroStation
• Maintain awareness of current substation construction methods, safety requirements, and materials.

Client & Field Support

~ Work directly with electric utilities, power providers, and industrial clients.

~ Support construction activities through:

• Review of contractor submittals
• Site visits and field observations
• Ensure design intent is effectively communicated and implemented in the field.

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related field.

• Minimum 8 years of experience in substation or power delivery engineering.
• Electric utilities
• Strong understanding of substation equipment, protection philosophies, and utility standards.
• Experience with EPC or owner engineer utility project delivery models.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Willingness to support occasional site visits and travel

• Benefits Our focus on people means we offer a generous benefits program to help you create a solid foundation for health and security throughout your career, including:
• Performance bonuses
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Comprehensive health & well-being plans
• Financial wellness plans
• Leadership training
• 24/7 access to thousands of skill-building courses
• Award-winning internship program