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Posted Jun 5, 2026

Electrical Engineer – Substation Design

Job Description: • Lead the design of new, expanded, and upgraded electrical substations (typically 69kV through 500kV). • Develop and review substation designs including: Physical layouts and general arrangements, Bus configurations and equipment arrangement, Grounding systems and lightning protection, Raceway and cable schedules, Equipment foundations and integration with civil/structural designs. • Perform and review electrical calculations, including: Ground grid analysis, Short-circuit and relay coordination support, AC/DC system design. • Prepare construction drawings, technical specifications, design reports, and material lists. • Coordinate substation design with protection and control engineers, SCADA, and communications teams. • Support breaker, transformer, relay, and protection scheme selection and integration. • Ensure designs comply with applicable utility standards and power system requirements. • Serve as lead engineer or technical authority on substation projects. • Provide quality control reviews of drawings, calculations, and specifications. • Collaborate with civil, structural, geotechnical, transmission line, and environmental teams. • Support project managers with: Scope development, Cost estimating, Scheduling and risk identification. • Mentor junior engineers and designers. Requirements: • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related field. • Professional Engineer (PE) license (required at hire). • Minimum 8 years of experience in substation or power delivery engineering. • Prior experience working with: Electric utilities, Transmission and distribution companies, Power industry clients. • Strong understanding of substation equipment, protection philosophies, and utility standards. • Proven ability to lead technical tasks and coordinate multidisciplinary teams. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Benefits: • Competitive compensation • Performance bonuses • 401(k) with matching contribution • Employee Stock Ownership Plan • Comprehensive health & well-being plans • Financial wellness plans • Work-life balance programs