Substation Physical Engineer

Role overview Deliver physical design for electric substations across utility systems from 12 kV to 500 kV. The work supports grid modernization and renewable energy connections, combining equipment layouts, grounding, structural design, and coordination with clients and multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Responsibilities - Lead or support substation physical design projects, meeting technical, schedule, scope, and budget requirements. - Coordinate with engineering groups and clients to understand needs and align design decisions. - Prepare and review drawings such as one-line and three-line diagrams, plans, sections, grounding layouts, and foundation designs. - Perform quality reviews to check accuracy, constructability, and compliance with applicable standards. - Develop and verify bills of materials for substation components. - Visit project sites or client locations to collect information and validate designs.

Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field. - At least four years of substation physical design experience; senior-level candidates should have at least eight years. - Experience with grounding studies, lightning protection analysis, and lighting studies. - Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, including the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. - Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with willingness to travel to project and client sites as needed. - Comfort using engineering software and following quality and safety practices.

Nice to have - Engineer-in-Training or Professional Engineer credential. - Protection and control design knowledge, bus calculations, or experience with WinIGS or CDEGS. - A related master’s degree.

Benefits and work setup Flexible work hours and arrangements are described, along with mentoring, training, and opportunities to pursue professional engineering or project management credentials. The stated pay range is $87,100–$157,450; actual offers depend on factors including experience, skills, and location.