Bill of Materials (BOM), Budget Management, Business Development, Construction Design, Design Services, Electrical Components, Electrical Design, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Substation, Electrical Wiring, Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC/EPCC/EPCM), Equipment Specification, High Voltage (HV), Mentoring, People Management, Professional Engineer, Project Design, Project Lifecycle, Quality Management, Schematics, Technical/Engineering Design, Willing to Travel
Staff Electrical Engineer - Substation Design
Locations: Atlanta · Ann Arbor · Chattanooga · Orlando · Raleigh · Portland · Boston · Irvine · Walnut Creek
Office: Hybrid 3 days/week
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Position Overview
A leading engineering,procurement, and construction (EPC) firm is seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer with high voltage substation design experience to serve as a single-discipline lead on electrical substation projects for utility clients. This role supports full project lifecycle delivery from engineering through EPC, covering projects up to 765kV. A Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
Responsibilities
- Function as Technical Specialist or Project Lead, providing coordination, guidance, and expertise on assigned substation projects
- Support detailed engineering design and EPC on substation projects ranging up to 765kV
- Develop protection and control design deliverables: protective relays, panel arrangements, one-line/three-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, relay panel wiring, and equipment wiring for HV substations
- Develop physical design deliverables: yard layout plans, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, and auxiliary AC/DC power systems
- Perform and oversee quality review of electrical substation design packages
- Prepare electrical equipment specifications and Bills of Materials (BOM)
- Manage design budgets and schedules
- Coordinate and communicate with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders
- Present proposals, designs, and project updates
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members
- Support business development and pursuit activities
- Travel as needed to client/vendor offices and project sites for design reviews, construction coordination, and field verification
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