​Description

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Substation Design Engineer to join our growing team on a remote basis. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 10+ years of hands-on experience in physical substation design, with a solid track record supporting Investor-Owned Utilities (IOUs), Municipal Utilities, or Electric Cooperatives. This role requires a strong foundation in substation engineering tools and offers the opportunity to contribute to critical energy infrastructure projects nationwide.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Perform physical substation design for high-voltage (HV) substations, including layout, equipment selection, and detailed design drawings.

• Develop and review design packages, including general arrangements, grounding plans, conduit plans, and bill of materials.

• Utilize industry-standard engineering software/tools for substation design and modeling.

• Coordinate with clients, project managers, and internal teams to ensure deliverables meet technical requirements and project deadlines.

• Prepare and review design calculations, specifications, and engineering reports.

• Support construction and commissioning teams by providing technical guidance and field support as needed.

• Ensure all engineering work complies with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements.

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Required Qualifications:

• EIT Certification is required.

• 5 to 10+ years of hands-on experience in physical substation design for electric utility clients (IOUs, municipal utilities, or co-ops).

• Prior experience in an engineering consulting environment is strongly preferred. Experience with utility companies will also be considered.

• Proficient with substation engineering tools/software (e.g., AutoCAD, MicroStation, ETAP, PLS-CADD, etc.).

• Strong knowledge of substation components including transformers, breakers, buswork, and protection/control systems.

• Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment while collaborating effectively with distributed teams.

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Preferred Qualifications:

• Progress toward or attainment of PE license is a plus.

• Familiarity with NESC, IEEE, ANSI, and other relevant standards.

• Experience interfacing with utility clients and managing project deliverables.