Substation Physical Engineer III

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Create comprehensive physical design packages for renewable energy substations and utility interconnections.

• Generate general arrangement drawings, plan/section/elevation views, equipment layouts, bus configurations, and initial steel and foundation quantities.

• Assist in producing structural steel and foundation drawings in collaboration with project structural engineers.

• Design grounding, lightning protection, and conduit/raceway layouts as necessary.

• Convert utility interconnection requirements and client specifications into preliminary physical deliverables.

• Modify designs in dynamic development environments with limited or changing information.

• Create AutoCAD drawings and 3D substation models in accordance with Revamp standards.

• Collaborate with protection & control, civil, structural, and power systems teams.

• Evaluate subconsultant deliverables for technical accuracy, quality, and alignment with project timelines.

• Contribute to detailed physical design tasks for other substation projects as required.

• Foster client interactions across multiple projects within a portfolio.

• Articulate design assumptions and address technical feedback effectively.

• Act as a technical liaison for early-stage physical scope discussions.

• Work alongside project managers to ensure client deliverables are aligned.

• Verify that documentation meets utility interconnection standards and client expectations.

• Employ standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria independently.

• Develop solutions for complex physical design challenges related to substations.

• Ensure adherence to company, industry, trade, and jurisdictional safety regulations, practices, and codes.

• Enhance templates, workflows, and overall design efficiency.

• Create work plans for assigned projects.

• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff as appropriate.

• Meet project deliverables and deadlines consistently.

• Undertake additional related tasks as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Associate’s degree or higher in a relevant engineering discipline; Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

• Candidates lacking a four-year degree may be considered for the “Substation Designer III” position.

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in substation physical design.

• Advanced skills in AutoCAD, with experience in 3D design.

• Proven experience in developing general arrangement drawings.

• Familiarity with high-voltage substation equipment and physical design standards.

• Ability to work independently while exercising sound judgment to seek guidance when necessary.

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities suitable for client interactions.

• Detail-oriented and organized, capable of managing quick turnaround assignments.

• Preferred: Advanced skills with 3D substation design tools such as Inventor, Bentley, Revit, or similar software.

• Preferred: Experience with renewable energy interconnection substations.

• Preferred: Exposure to transmission line design (e.g., PLS-CADD) with a focus on substation steel.

• Preferred: Previous client-facing experience in a consulting role.

• Preferred: Experience in both development and EPC delivery phases.

• Preferred: Knowledge of coding, scripting, or process automation (Python).

• Preferred: Experience in overseeing subconsultants or coordinating multi-disciplinary contributions.

• Preferred: PE license or EIT certification.

🏝️ Benefits

• Participation in Revamp’s Employee Ownership ESOP program.

• Competitive salary with bonus opportunities.

• Comprehensive benefits package that includes 99% employer-paid health, vision, life, and dental insurance.

• Medical, dependent care, and commuter FSA options.

• Monthly health and wellness stipend.

• Generous vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay.

• Paid parental leave.

• 401(k) savings plan with a 100% match up to 6%, vested immediately.

• Paid volunteer time off and charitable donation matching.