Senior Substation Physical Engineer
Job Summary
We are seeking a Senior Substation Physical Engineer to lead high-impact utility design projects ranging from 12 kV to 500 kV. You will apply expertise in AC/DC circuits and digital logic to create safe, reliable substation layouts while supporting grid modernization. This role involves collaboration with engineering teams to ensure technical excellence in grounding, structural components, and equipment arrangement.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage substation design projects
- Perform QA/QC on design packages
- Develop and review substation drawings
- Conduct site visits and data gathering
- Ensure project scope, budget, and schedule compliance
Required Skills
- Substation physical design (4+ years)
- Grounding and lightning protection analysis
- AC/DC circuits and digital logic
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Professional communication
Job Details
### Responsibilities
- Lead and support the delivery of substation physical design projects, ensuring technical excellence and on-time performance.
- Partner closely with internal engineering groups and external clients to understand needs, align expectations, and deliver solutions that exceed standards.
- Perform detailed QA/QC reviews on substation physical design packages, ensuring accuracy, constructability, and compliance.
- Read, design, and review essential substation drawings, including one-lines, three-lines, plan-and-section views, grounding layouts, and foundation designs.
- Create and verify bills of materials for substation physical components, ensuring precision and alignment with project requirements.
- Conduct site visits at customer locations to gather data, validate designs, and support successful project execution.
- Comply with quality control and safe work practices while maintaining compliance with project scope, schedule, and budget.
### Qualifications
- Senior Level: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or related field) with 4+ years of substation physical design experience.
- Lead Level: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or related field) with 8+ years of substation physical design experience.
- Experience performing grounding studies, lightning protection analysis, and lighting studies.
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with internal teams and clients.
- Proven ability to meet deadlines and stay organized in fast-paced or high-pressure situations.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment and provide leadership.
- Self-starter who can take initiative and work with minimal supervision.
- Strong analytical abilities with a track record of solving engineering challenges.
- High level of computer competency and comfort working with engineering tools and software.
- Willingness to travel to project sites and client locations as needed.
### Preferred Qualifications
- Engineer Intern ("EI" or "EIT") professional certification.
- Professional Engineer ("PE") License.
- Working knowledge of protection and control design.
- Experience with bus calculation.
- Experience with WinIGS or CDEGS.
- Master's degree in a related field.