Power Systems Engineer, Substation Physical Design

RMS Energy Co, LLC is seeking an Electrical Substation Physical Design Engineer to support high-voltage substation layout and equipment design from concept through construction. The role involves leading or supporting the technical execution of substation projects, focusing on safe, cost-effective, and code-compliant designs.

Responsibilities:

• Design physical layout plans for 13kV–500kV substations, including equipment location, cable routing, grounding, conduit, and buswork
• Perform calculations for grounding systems, lightning protection, clearances, and bus ratings
• Select and specify high-voltage equipment such as transformers, breakers, switches, and structures
• Coordinate closely with civil/structural, protection & control, and SCADA engineers for cross-disciplinary alignment
• Develop construction drawings, BOMs, and design documentation using AutoCAD or MicroStation
• Support or lead internal design reviews and provide QA/QC feedback on project deliverables
• Conduct site walks, field verifications, and constructability reviews to validate designs
• Interpret and apply standards from IEEE, NEC, NESC, ANSI, and utility-specific requirements
• Assist in proposals by defining scope, estimating hours, and identifying deliverables
• Track project progress and communicate risks or design changes to leadership
• Review vendor drawings and peer deliverables for quality and consistency
• Reinforce safety awareness in meetings, planning, and design activities
• Mentor junior engineers and ensure adherence to internal quality standards

Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• Valid U.S. driver's license with a clean driving record
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening
• Willingness to travel up to 75% across the continental U.S
• 5–8 years of substation physical design experience for Engineer III, with some mentoring included
• 8+ years of physical substation design with project leadership responsibilities for Senior Engineer
• Expertise in high-voltage layout, grounding, lightning protection, and clearance planning
• Comfort working with utilities, developers, EPC firms, and interconnection regulations
• Experience interpreting PJM, ERCOT, MISO, or other regional operator standards
• Strong AutoCAD or MicroStation skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects, resolve layout conflicts, and work independently
• Strong technical writing, verbal communication, and client interaction skills
• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• PLS-CADD familiarity
• EIT or PE licensure
• Experience in training or mentoring junior engineers and leading multidisciplinary teams
• Knowledge of RMS Energy clients, standards, or design review processes