{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"d87b62329c2e9ce4e6967ad4","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d87b62329c2e9ce4e6967ad4","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d87b62329c2e9ce4e6967ad4","title":"Lead Substation Engineer","description":"Copper Roots is seeking a skilled and highly motivated lead substation engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years of experience in substation engineering with voltages ranging from 12kV to 345kV.\nAbout Copper Roots, Inc\nCopper Roots is an engineering consulting firm specializing in the power delivery market, leveraging a partnership approach to deliver innovative and reliable solutions for our clients. At Copper Roots, we believe our greatest strength is our people. As an employee-owned engineering firm, we cultivate a culture of support, trust, and continuous growth. We invest in each other, celebrate successes, and empower autonomy—because when our team thrives, so do our clients. Committed to service excellence, we exceed expectations through collaboration, innovation, and genuine dedication. At Copper Roots, we don’t just solve problems—we build lasting relationships and engineer a better future.\nDescription\nJob Summary:\nCopper Roots is seeking a skilled and highly motivated lead substation engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years of experience in substation engineering with voltages ranging from 12kV to 345kV, with experience leading internal teams and building external relationships with clients. The candidate should be proficient in physical and/or electrical substation design with a strong understanding of engineering fundamentals, industry standards, and construction practices.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\nPrepare and manage project scope of work, schedule and budget.\nDevelop and review substation general arrangement, equipment, foundation, conduit, and grounding layouts.\nDevelop and review protection and control design including one line and three line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, equipment and panel wiring, and panel arrangements.\nProvide mentoring and technical oversight to junior level staff.\nPerform Calculations to support electrical and physical station design.\nEnsure compliance with industry standards, including NEC, NESC, RUS, and IEEE.\nEffectively communicate, delegate, and lead team members to successfully execute projects.\nCoordinate with clients and key stakeholders on the design and status of the project.\nPrepare and issue material lists, engineering reports, cost estimates, and technical specifications.\nProvide technical support during bidding, procurement, and construction phases.\nConduct site visits and work with field teams to ensure project success.\nEnsure overall quality of design tasks and project deliverables through adherence of quality procedures.\nFoster a positive work environment and contribute to the knowledge growth of individuals and the team.\nMaintain existing and support the growth of potential new client relationships.\nStay up to date with emerging technologies and best practices in substation engineering.\n\nQualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an ABET accredited program.\nMinimum of 6 years of experience in substation design.\nProficiency with applicable design tools (Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Microstation, etc.).\nKnowledge of substation equipment sizing and specification.\nKnowledge of applicable codes and standards (NESC, RUS, IEEE, etc.).\nStrong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.\nAbility to work independently and as part of a team.\nLicensed Professional Engineer (PE) strongly preferred.\nProficiency with MS Office software.\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\nExperience with cost estimating and scheduling.\nExperience in leading a project team.\nTrack record in building and maintaining client relationships.\n\nBenefits:\nCompetitive salary and performance-based bonuses.\nOpportunities for continued growth and development at an employee-owned firm.\nComprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.\n401(k) with company match up to 6%.\nProfessional development opportunities.\nPaid personal time off (PTO).\nRemote work environment.\nCell phone and internet stipend.\n\nIf you are a motivated Substation lead engineer looking for an exciting opportunity to grow your career with an employee-owned company, we encourage you to apply!","company":"Copper Roots","rawCompany":"copper roots","city":"Remote","state":"OR","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-04T15:45:16.913Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2071.00","title":"Electrical Engineers","slug":"electrical-engineers"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"221122","title":"Electric Power Distribution","slug":"electric-power-distribution"},{"code":"335313","title":"Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing","slug":"switchgear-and-switchboard-apparatus-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Lead Substation Engineer","description":"Copper Roots is seeking a skilled and highly motivated lead substation engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years of experience in substation engineering with voltages ranging from 12kV to 345kV.\nAbout Copper Roots, Inc\nCopper Roots is an engineering consulting firm specializing in the power delivery market, leveraging a partnership approach to deliver innovative and reliable solutions for our clients. At Copper Roots, we believe our greatest strength is our people. As an employee-owned engineering firm, we cultivate a culture of support, trust, and continuous growth. We invest in each other, celebrate successes, and empower autonomy—because when our team thrives, so do our clients. Committed to service excellence, we exceed expectations through collaboration, innovation, and genuine dedication. At Copper Roots, we don’t just solve problems—we build lasting relationships and engineer a better future.\nDescription\nJob Summary:\nCopper Roots is seeking a skilled and highly motivated lead substation engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years of experience in substation engineering with voltages ranging from 12kV to 345kV, with experience leading internal teams and building external relationships with clients. The candidate should be proficient in physical and/or electrical substation design with a strong understanding of engineering fundamentals, industry standards, and construction practices.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\nPrepare and manage project scope of work, schedule and budget.\nDevelop and review substation general arrangement, equipment, foundation, conduit, and grounding layouts.\nDevelop and review protection and control design including one line and three line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, equipment and panel wiring, and panel arrangements.\nProvide mentoring and technical oversight to junior level staff.\nPerform Calculations to support electrical and physical station design.\nEnsure compliance with industry standards, including NEC, NESC, RUS, and IEEE.\nEffectively communicate, delegate, and lead team members to successfully execute projects.\nCoordinate with clients and key stakeholders on the design and status of the project.\nPrepare and issue material lists, engineering reports, cost estimates, and technical specifications.\nProvide technical support during bidding, procurement, and construction phases.\nConduct site visits and work with field teams to ensure project success.\nEnsure overall quality of design tasks and project deliverables through adherence of quality procedures.\nFoster a positive work environment and contribute to the knowledge growth of individuals and the team.\nMaintain existing and support the growth of potential new client relationships.\nStay up to date with emerging technologies and best practices in substation engineering.\n\nQualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an ABET accredited program.\nMinimum of 6 years of experience in substation design.\nProficiency with applicable design tools (Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Microstation, etc.).\nKnowledge of substation equipment sizing and specification.\nKnowledge of applicable codes and standards (NESC, RUS, IEEE, etc.).\nStrong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.\nAbility to work independently and as part of a team.\nLicensed Professional Engineer (PE) strongly preferred.\nProficiency with MS Office software.\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\nExperience with cost estimating and scheduling.\nExperience in leading a project team.\nTrack record in building and maintaining client relationships.\n\nBenefits:\nCompetitive salary and performance-based bonuses.\nOpportunities for continued growth and development at an employee-owned firm.\nComprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.\n401(k) with company match up to 6%.\nProfessional development opportunities.\nPaid personal time off (PTO).\nRemote work environment.\nCell phone and internet stipend.\n\nIf you are a motivated Substation lead engineer looking for an exciting opportunity to grow your career with an employee-owned company, we encourage you to apply!","datePosted":"2026-08-04T15:45:16.913Z","dateModified":"2026-08-04T15:45:16.913Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Copper Roots","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Remote","addressRegion":"OR","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"d87b62329c2e9ce4e6967ad4"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d87b62329c2e9ce4e6967ad4"}}