Remote Substation Engineer- Project Engineer
SUBSTATION ENGINEER/ PROJECT ENGINEERA growing contractor in the power delivery space is seeking an experienced, self-starting team member with a strong project leadership background to perform engineering design activities for electrical substations.
Responsibilities:
- Performing and directing detailed design of medium to extra high voltage substations and transmission lines, including: o One-line diagrams, schematics, and wiring diagrams o SCADA and communication systems o Station layouts, grounding, and structural details o Cable and conduit design o Foundation and control enclosure plans o Lightning and yard lighting plans o Bills of materials, sag calculations, and inter-discipline coordination o Substation equipment selection and specification o Construction support, facility studies, and site visits
- Performing QA/QC on deliverables
- Managing project schedules, budgets, and overall quality
- Supporting project managers with reporting, proposals, and client needs
- Mentoring and developing junior engineers
- Following client standards and completing technically challenging designs
- Traveling as required (approximately 15%)
Education & Experience:
- BSEE or BSEET (or equivalent technical education)
- 5-10+ years of experience in substation design
- Expertise in 15kV–345kV substation design and IEEE/ANSI standards
- Proficiency with CAD software (AutoCAD, Autodesk, Bentley, Revit, etc.)
- Experience serving as a project engineer/lead across multiple concurrent T&D projects
- Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word)
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities
- Strong communication, leadership, and mentoring skills
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship