Lead Substation Engineer

K&A Engineering Consulting – Lake Mary, FL is a people-first organization. We value knowledge and learning. We believe in the power of connection and collaboration and we seek to build relationships that mean something. We employ some of the best and brightest in the Power Delivery industry and we work hard to maintain a culture that our people can be proud of.Our company has earned its reputation through challenging work, uncompromising precision and continuous learning and adapting. We strongly believe in building long-lasting relationships with our clients and our employees. We love what we do, and our goal is to have the happiest clients and employees in the industry. We deliver a reliable and innovative range of services for dozens of projects around the country. The company’s team members are passionate about engineering, infrastructure, and design, and understand our clients’ business needs and objectives.Job OverviewDue to company growth, we are actively seeking an experienced Substation Design Engineer to join our team to perform and execute substation design projects.Responsibilities And DutiesLead the design and engineering of high voltage substations (up to 500kV), including physical layout, protection & control, grounding, and equipment specificationsServe as the technical authority for substation engineering deliverables, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and qualityOversee and mentor a team of engineers and designers; provide technical guidance and review work productsCoordinate with project managers, construction teams, and clients to ensure alignment on scope, schedule, and technical requirementsPrepare and review engineering calculations, drawings, bill of materials, and technical documentationSupport field activities, including site assessments, commissioning support, and issue resolutionEnsure compliance with industry standards (NESC, IEEE, NEC), utility requirements, and company engineering practicesManage project timelines, budgets, and resource planning for assigned engineering tasksDrive continuous improvement in engineering processes, tools, and standardsQualifications And Required SkillsBachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an accredited university7+ Years of professional experience within substation design for electrical utilitiesEIT certification or PE license preferredExperience with protective relaying and/or P&C design is a plusFamiliarity with substation grounding and lightning protectionPast project experience working with large utilitiesProven experience in Substation Design should include: general arrangement, electrical equipment, plans, elevation and section views, station cable trays, conduit fill calcs, rigid bus calcs, grounding and conduit layoutsProficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and WordExperience working with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, & CDEGS/WinIGS preferredSalary Range: $130,000-165,000/yearK & A Engineering Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) including disability/ vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.