Senior Substation Electrical Engineer (Remote)

EXP is a multidisciplinary engineering firm focused on providing innovative solutions for the energy sector. They are seeking a Senior Substation Electrical Engineer to support high-voltage projects in electrical power generation and transmission, serving as a technical authority and design lead in various substation projects.

Responsibilities:

• Function as a senior technical authority and design lead in MV, HV, and EHV substations up to 765 kV, including HVDC and FACTS systems, supporting transmission, renewable interconnection, and industrial power projects
• Perform and direct the detailed electrical and physical design of utility substations ranging from 15 kV through 765 kV, including EHV transmission substations, major interconnection facilities, and complex grid-scale infrastructure
• Provide technical leadership on EHV system considerations, including insulation coordination, grounding and step-and-touch analysis, EMF considerations, equipment clearances, constructability, and safety requirements at the 500 kV–765 kV level
• Lead and review advanced electrical system studies, including:
• Load flow and contingency analysis
• Short-circuit and grounding analysis
• Protection coordination and arc-flash studies
• Harmonic analysis and harmonic filter coordination
• HVDC and FACTS system performance and interface studies
• Perform and direct others in the execution of detailed substation design deliverables, ensuring technical accuracy, constructability, and compliance with client, utility, and industry standards
• Develop and oversee high-voltage design deliverables, including:
• One-line diagrams and AC/DC schematics
• Protection and control philosophies and relay schemes
• SCADA, communications, and substation automation architecture
• Station physical layouts, elevations, and equipment arrangements
• Grounding grids, lightning protection systems, EMF considerations, and yard/area lighting design
• Serve as lead engineer or discipline lead on multiple concurrent substation projects, managing technical scope, priorities, and coordination across disciplines and offices
• Perform technical QA/QC reviews for substation deliverables produced across multiple projects and offices, ensuring consistency with EXP standards and client requirements
• Act as a trusted technical advisor and primary engineering interface with utilities, ISOs/RTOs, EPC contractors, OEMs, and renewable developers, supporting project execution and strengthening long-term client relationships
• Provide technical guidance for HVDC and FACTS-related scopes, including front-end engineering design activities, system studies, development of technical specifications, and review of vendor design submissions, as applicable
• Support factory acceptance testing (FAT), commissioning, and site activities, providing technical support during construction, testing, and energization phases
• Mentor and support the development of junior and intermediate engineers, promoting technical excellence and knowledge sharing within the Energy Division
• Collaborate with Project Managers to ensure technical quality, schedule adherence, and budget compliance
• Prepare technical proposals, scopes of work, cost estimates, and schedules, and support business development and pursuit activities for HV, HVDC, and renewable interconnection projects
• Contribute to the growth and strategic development of EXP’s HV / HVDC / FACTS capabilities in the United States

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering (Power Systems preferred)
• 8+ years of progressive experience in high-voltage and extra-high-voltage substation engineering
• Demonstrated experience serving as project engineer, discipline lead, or technical authority on multiple substation projects executed concurrently
• Experience with EHV transmission and substation projects (500 kV–765 kV) and associated utility standards and practices
• Experience with HVDC and/or FACTS projects at a consulting, utility, or system-integration level
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
• Strong understanding of the U.S. energy and utility market, including ISO/RTO interconnection processes
• Familiarity with applicable codes, standards, and utility practices
• Experience with power system analysis tools such as ETAP, ASPEN, SKM, PSS®E, PSCAD, or similar
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel for site visits as required