Senior Electrical Engineer – Substation Physical Design (Remote Option)

Primera Engineers is a nationally recognized, woman-owned firm that focuses on collaboration, learning, and innovation in the design of safe and sustainable power systems. The Senior Electrical Engineer will lead the physical design of high-voltage substations and mentor early-career engineers, ensuring high-quality designs and compliance with industry standards.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and perform physical design of high-voltage substations (69 kV – 500 kV) in transmission and distribution networks
• Create layout drawings, general arrangements, grounding plans, conduit/cable schedules, and equipment drawings using AutoCAD, MicroStation, or Bentley Substation
• Partner with protection & control (P&C) and civil/structural engineering teams to ensure high-quality, constructible designs, and schedule adherence
• Conduct grounding analysis, bus design, equipment configuration, and quality checks to support reliable and safe operation
• Review design packages in compliance with NESC, IEEE, and client standards
• Mentor and inspire early-career engineers, fostering technical growth and team collaboration — you’ll be a technical leader and a role model
• Support proposal efforts and provide input on project scoping, schedule, and cost estimating for new projects

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and an active PE license
• 8+ years of experience in substation physical design for utilities, EPCs, or consulting firms
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, and familiarity with Bentley Substation or other substation design tools
• Strong knowledge of high-voltage equipment layouts, grounding systems, and bus design
• Working understanding of relay coordination, control schemes, SCADA, and substation automation principles
• Excellent communication, project leadership, and mentoring skills with a strong eye for detail and quality
• A genuine passion for innovation and helping shape the next generation of substation engineers