Substation Engineer

Join a forward-thinking team committed to engineering excellence and innovation in the power delivery sector. We are a leading firm that empowers our employees to tackle complex challenges, contributing to the modernization and reliability of the electrical grid. Our culture fosters collaboration, continuous learning, and provides a platform for you to advance your career while working on impactful projects across the United States. 

Key Responsibilities

- Spearhead the complete physical design of high-voltage (HV) and extra-high-voltage (EHV) air-insulated (AIS) and gas-insulated (GIS) substations, from conceptual layout to detailed construction drawings.

- Engineer comprehensive Protection & Control (P&C) schemes; this includes creating detailed one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, AC/DC elementaries, and control panel wiring diagrams.

- Perform and analyze critical power system studies, including grounding (using CDEGS), lightning protection, short-circuit analysis (with Aspen OneLiner), and arc flash calculations.

- Develop precise technical specifications for major substation apparatus—such as power transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear, capacitor banks, and reactors—and support the procurement process.

- Create and calculate protective relay settings for microprocessor-based relays, developing the associated relay logic for complex protection schemes.

- Act as the technical lead on projects, collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams, including civil, structural, and SCADA engineers, to ensure design integrity and project success.

- Provide indispensable engineering support during the construction and commissioning phases, which involves reviewing contractor submittals and resolving on-site technical challenges.

Required Qualifications

- You possess a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or a closely related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited university.

- You have a minimum of seven years of progressive experience focused specifically on the physical and P&C design of high-voltage substations (15kV and above).

- A Professional Engineer (PE) license is *highly desirable*, or you have the qualifications and commitment to obtain it promptly.

- You demonstrate profound proficiency with power system analysis software; this must include tools like ETAP, SKM, CDEGS, and Aspen OneLiner.

- Your command of CAD software is excellent, with demonstrated experience using either AutoCAD or MicroStation for creating detailed engineering drawings.

- Your knowledge of governing industry codes and standards is both deep and current, particularly concerning NESC, IEEE (including the C37 series), and relevant ANSI standards.

- You are an analytical thinker with a systematic approach to problem-solving and an unwavering commitment to quality and precision in your work.