Project Substation Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer

This position is with an industry leader in the power and energy industry specializing in transmission, distribution, and substation projects across the US. The company values expertise and precision in delivering high-quality results for its clients and a collaborative work culture offering a direct path to leadership roles.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical execution of substation physical design projects and serve as the Engineer of Record.
• Review engineering deliverables, drawings, and calculations to ensure quality and compliance with applicable standards.
• Coordinate project execution across disciplines, partnering with project managers to meet scope, schedule, and budget goals.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to engineers and designers through design reviews and coaching.
• Support construction activities by addressing RFIs, field issues, and design changes.
• Contribute to project planning, estimates, proposals, and overall project strategy.
• Take ownership of project performance and help drive successful client outcomes.

Team Leadership

• Mentor and develop engineering staff through regular feedback, training, and technical support.
• Lead design reviews, team meetings, and project milestone discussions.
• Promote a collaborative culture focused on technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related ABET-accredited program.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or EIT license required.
• 5+ years of substation design experience, including physical substation engineering and project execution.
• Strong leadership, communication, and client-facing skills with the ability to guide teams and manage complex technical challenges.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $100,000 to $160,000 annually.
• Great bonus structure and full time benefits
• Opportunity to work in a key role within the electric utility and energy sector.
• This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Engineer to make a meaningful impact. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply
• Opportunity to travel to project sites nationwide supporting major power delivery projects, with all travel expenses covered.
• Work on high-impact transmission and substation infrastructure projects supporting grid modernization and reliability initiatives across the U.S.

Interested? Apply today.