Job Title: Electrical Substation Engineer

Job Description

This Substation Engineer role focuses on delivering detailed physical substation engineering for mid to large-scale projects in a high-voltage environment. You will design and support projects that operate at voltages above 138 kV, collaborate closely with EPC construction teams, and use AutoCAD and MicroStation to produce high-quality engineering deliverables. The position offers the opportunity to work on complex transmission and power delivery systems while contributing to a leading power engineering organization with an employee-focused culture and flexible work options.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical substation engineering for mid to large-scale substation projects, ensuring designs meet technical, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and review detailed physical substation layouts, including equipment placement, grounding design, and civil/structural coordination.
• Design and support high-voltage electrical systems at 138 kV and above, including 269 kV, 500 kV, and up to 765 kV where applicable.
• Prepare and maintain engineering drawings and documentation using AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical, including one-line and three-line diagrams, schematics, and control drawings.
• Use MicroStation to create and modify substation design drawings, ensuring accuracy and consistency across project deliverables.
• Support EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) projects by coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with transmission and distribution (T&D) teams to ensure seamless integration of substation designs into broader power delivery systems.
• Coordinate with utilities and other external entities to align substation designs with utility standards, operational requirements, and interconnection needs.
• Contribute to the design of raceways, conduit, cable routing, and foundations to support physical substation equipment and control systems.
• Support the development of protection and control (P&C) related drawings and documentation as needed, while maintaining a primary focus on physical substation engineering.
• Assist with the development of station layouts, grounding plans, and structural arrangements to ensure reliable and maintainable substation facilities.
• Review vendor drawings and equipment data to ensure compatibility with project requirements and design standards.
• Participate in project meetings and provide technical input to support scheduling, constructability, and field execution.
• Work closely with construction teams to clarify design intent and address field questions related to physical substation design.
• Ensure that all design work aligns with applicable codes, standards, and best practices in power delivery and substation engineering.

Essential Skills

• At least 4+ years of substation engineering experience; 3+ years may be acceptable if combined with a relevant Master’s degree.
• At least 4+ years of experience supporting high-voltage electrical systems at 138 kV and above.
• Demonstrated physical substation engineering experience, including station layout, equipment placement, grounding design, and civil/structural coordination.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical for developing substation drawings and schematics.
• Proficiency with MicroStation for creating and modifying substation design documents.
• Experience working on transmission, power delivery, and substation design projects.
• Knowledge of high-voltage levels such as 138 kV, 269 kV, 500 kV, and exposure to 765 kV systems.
• Experience supporting EPC construction projects or working in an EPC project environment.
• Understanding of electric utility practices, power systems, and high-voltage electrical design.
• Ability to develop and interpret one-line and three-line diagrams, schematics, and control drawings.
• Experience with utilities coordination and working with power and electric utility stakeholders.
• Background in electrical engineering with a focus on T&D, power, or substation engineering.
• Ability to work with voltages higher than 138 kV when designing substation projects.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate, constructible engineering deliverables.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field, which may offset some experience requirements.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is a strong plus.
• Experience with 765 kV substation systems is a plus.
• Construction Background or experience