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Electric Power EngineersSenior Electrical Engineer - Substation Design
Electric Power Engineers is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to drive medium- and high-voltage substation design projects ranging from 34.5 kV to 345 kV and…
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Electric Power Engineers is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to drive medium- and high-voltage substation design projects ranging from 34.5 kV to 345 kV and higher. Operating within the Owner's Engineering group, this position handles full engineering package delivery from initial concepts through approved construction phases. The organization specializes in consulting and software solutions for power and energy clients, focusing on renewable integration, modern grid infrastructure, and complex modeling…
Job Description
Electric Power Engineers is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to drive medium- and high-voltage substation design projects ranging from 34.5 kV to 345 kV and higher. Operating within the Owner's Engineering group, this position handles full engineering package delivery from initial concepts through approved construction phases. The organization specializes in consulting and software solutions for power and energy clients, focusing on renewable integration, modern grid infrastructure, and complex modeling challenges.
This role suits professionals with extensive high-voltage experience who can direct technical teams, coordinate with regional transmission organizations, and apply protection and physical design standards. Projects involve utility-scale solar installations, wind and hybrid collector substations, battery energy storage systems, switching stations, and large-load facilities like data centers across the United States, including the ERCOT market. Responsibilities include overseeing greenfield and brownfield designs, executing technical reviews, conducting grounding studies, mentoring staff, and serving as the engineer of record.
Responsibilities
- Manage technical scope, quality, and timelines for substation design milestones from concept to construction
- Design general arrangements, plan and section drawings, bus layouts, ground grids, and lightning shielding
- Produce one-line diagrams, AC and DC schematics, wiring diagrams, and relay panel layouts
- Handle brownfield integration into energized substations, including outage and cutover sequencing
- Write technical specifications and evaluate vendor proposals for heavy electrical equipment
- Review third-party and EPC design packages, providing actionable feedback to clients
- Support estimation processes, proposal development, and engineering hour calculations
- Mentor engineering personnel, verify junior work, and seal drawings as the engineer of record
- Coordinate with civil, transmission, system studies, and SCADA teams while handling RFIs and construction support
Requirements
- Minimum of six years of high-voltage and medium-voltage substation design experience
- Professional Engineer license
- Experience delivering complete packages for greenfield and brownfield projects from 34.5 kV to 345 kV or higher
- Familiarity with NESC, NFPA, IEEE, NERC, and transmission owner design standards
- Working knowledge of protective relaying, substation communications, SCADA, and revenue metering
- Proficiency with AutoCAD and grounding analysis software such as CDEGS or WinIGS
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
Core Skills
Benefits
- Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision with 100 percent premium paid for the employee
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays
- Participation in the MyShare Employee Ownership Program
- 401k plan with a matching contribution up to 4 percent that is fully vested immediately
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Is this position remote?
Yes, the posting specifies that the position is remote in the US with occasional travel of 10% or less.
What licenses or certifications are required?
A Professional Engineer license is required for this role.
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