Substation Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee or assist in the design of HV/MV substations (69kV–500kV), covering physical layout, grounding, protection and control, as well as equipment specifications.

• Create one-line, three-line, schematics, wiring diagrams, and equipment plans.

• Generate construction drawing packages for substations.

• Prepare bills of materials and acquire minor materials.

• Ensure that designs adhere to NESC, IEEE, NEC, and utility standards.

• Work in collaboration with procurement, construction, and project management teams throughout the EPC lifecycle.

• Offer engineering support during construction, which includes RFIs, field modifications, and technical clarifications.

• Evaluate vendor drawings, equipment submittals, and technical documentation.

• Engage in constructability reviews.

• Assist with commissioning activities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

• A minimum of 5 years of substation engineering experience within utilities, EPC firms, or engineering consultancies.

• Comprehensive knowledge of high-voltage substation design, protection and control, and physical layout.

• Experience in an EPC project environment; full lifecycle exposure is preferred.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, or comparable engineering software.

• Familiarity with IEEE, NESC, NEC, and utility specifications.

• Strong communication skills and capability for remote collaboration.

• EIT certification or PE license is advantageous.

• Previous project experience with large utilities.

• Skilled in Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

• Willingness to travel for meetings or site visits.

🏝️ Benefits

• People-first culture that emphasizes professional and personal development.

• Opportunities for training, mentorship, and practical learning.

• Supportive team-oriented environment.

• Opportunities for career advancement and growth.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

• FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care Spending Account.

• 401K (Traditional and Roth with Company Match).

• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA).

• Paid Parental Leave.

• Paid Holidays and Flexible PTO.

• Tuition Reimbursement.

• Parking and Transit Reimbursement.

• Pet Insurance.

• Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance.

• EAP (Employee Assistance Program).