About this role
Role Overview
- Develop complete engineering design packages for utility substations
- Produce detailed drawings, including: One-line and three-line diagrams, General arrangement and elevation drawings, Bus configurations (ring bus, breaker
- and
- a
- half, etc.), Conduit, cable, and trench routing plans, Grounding, lightning protection, and fencing layouts, Equipment foundations, support structures, and raceway details.
- Perform engineering calculations including grounding grid analysis, short circuit, bus ampacity, and conductor sizing.
- Prepare and review specifications for power transformers, breakers, switches, structures, relays, batteries, and auxiliary systems.
- Work closely with system planning to interpret load forecasts, system studies, and N-1/N-2 contingency requirements.
- Coordinate with protection & control engineers to integrate relaying and SCADA schemes.
- Collaborate with civil, structural, and telecom teams to deliver cohesive design packages.
- Provide technical support through construction, energization, and operation.
- Conduct site visits for condition assessments, constructability reviews, and commissioning support.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- 25+ years of experience in substation engineering within a T&D utility or consulting environment.
- Strong understanding of utility protection & control concepts, system reliability, and grid operations.
- Familiarity with SCADA integration, relay protection, and communications systems.
- Proficiency with CAD platforms (AutoCAD, MicroStation) and utility engineering tools (ETAP, SKM, CYME, CDEGS preferred).
- Working knowledge of industry standards and utility design practices.
- Preferred: PE License
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care Spending Account
- 401K (Traditional and Roth with Company Match)
- Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Holidays and Flexible PTO
- Tuition Reimbursement, Parking and Transit Reimbursement, and Pet Insurance
- Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)