Electrical Engineer – Substation Design

Remote, USA Full-time Posted 2026-06-13

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.

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