Substation Engineer

SUMMARY:
Our client is seeking a skilled and motivated Substation Design Engineer to join their engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for the detailed design and engineering of high-voltage electrical substations ranging from 11kV to 400kV. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver safe, efficient, and cost-effective substation solutions for utility, industrial, and renewable energy projects.

POSITION INFO:

• Develop and review detailed electrical designs for substations, including single-line diagrams, schematics, and wiring diagrams
• Design and specify substation equipment such as transformers, circuit breakers, protection relays, and control panels
• Ensure compliance with national and international standards (e.g., IEEE, IEC, NESC, NEC)
• Coordinate with civil, structural, and protection engineers during multi-disciplinary design efforts
• Provide technical support during construction, commissioning, and testing
• Prepare project documentation including design reports, bill of materials, and equipment specifications
• Engage with clients, vendors, and regulatory bodies to ensure seamless project delivery.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline (Master’s preferred for senior roles)
• 2–8+ years of relevant substation design experience
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, MicroStation) and engineering tools (e.g., ETAP, SKM, or similar)
• Solid understanding of protection & control schemes, grounding, and high-voltage equipment
• Strong communication and project coordination skills
• PE license (or working toward one) is a plus