Senior Substation Engineer

Role Overview

• Design/Review electrical substations, including layout, equipment selection, and equipment specifications in accordance with project requirements and industry standards.
• Review load flow, short circuit, and relay coordination studies to ensure the reliability and efficiency of substation designs.
• Review detailed engineering drawings, schematics, and technical specifications using AutoCAD electrical or Bluebeam.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including utility companies, contractors, and regulatory agencies to obtain approvals and permits for substation projects.
• Review and evaluate vendor proposals for technical accuracy to specifications for substation components.
• Identify opportunities for design upgrades, improvements, or provide value engineering solutions.
• Provide technical support during the construction, testing, and commissioning of new substations, ensuring compliance with project schedules and quality standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to substation equipment and systems, both remotely and on-site.
• Perform root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions for substation failures.
• Stay informed about emerging technologies and best practices in substation design, automation, and protection systems.
• Assist in the development of standards, procedures, and guidelines for substation engineering activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including transmission planners, business development, testing and commissioning, construction, SCADA/OTS engineering, PV engineering, and BESS engineering to ensure the seamless integration of substations into the overall power grid.
• Participate in constructability reviews and inspections to identify and mitigate potential hazards in substation facilities.
• Assist with mentoring junior engineers, technicians, and peers providing guidance, training, and lessons learned on substation design principles and practices.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records of substation designs and modifications.
• Participate in team meetings/calls regularly.
• Demonstrate and maintain a safe work environment and direct safe work practices in energized substations.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.
• Ability to travel as needed (~%10)

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field; master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years in substation design, construction, or maintenance or equivalent design experience.
• Solid understanding of power systems, including transmission, distribution, and generation.
• Proficiency in engineering software tools such as ETAP, SKM, or PSS/E for power system analysis.
• Familiarity with protection relay programming, coordination studies, grounding studies, and simulation software (e.g., SEL, CDEGS, GE Enervista) a plus.
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards and codes, such as IEEE, ANSI, and NESC.
• Proficient technical skills in substation layout, equipment sizing, and protection coordination.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment (local and remote).
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities and a commitment to quality.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Willingness to pursue licensure is a plus.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Benefits

• Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance.
• Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.