Sr. Substation Engineer

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Sr. Substation Engineer in the United States.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the design and delivery of high-voltage substation projects that support critical power infrastructure across utility, renewable, industrial, and telecommunications sectors. You will take a leading technical role in both physical and protection & control (P&C) engineering activities, ensuring safe, reliable, and high-quality electrical system performance. Working within small, multidisciplinary teams, you will collaborate closely with engineers and project stakeholders to deliver end-to-end substation solutions. The position combines hands-on engineering design with project coordination responsibilities, including technical reviews, calculations, and construction documentation. You will also play a key role in ensuring compliance with industry standards and client requirements while supporting project execution from concept through delivery. This is a highly impactful role for an experienced engineer looking to shape complex energy infrastructure projects in a fast-evolving sector.

Accountabilities

In this role, you will lead and support the technical execution of substation engineering projects, contributing to both physical design and protection & control systems. You will be responsible for producing high-quality engineering deliverables while ensuring compliance with industry standards and project requirements.

Develop conceptual designs, execution plans, cost estimates, and project schedules for substation projects
Produce detailed engineering deliverables including one-line diagrams, schematics, layouts, grounding, and wiring designs
Prepare calculations, studies, reports, and technical documentation for high-voltage power systems
Perform quality reviews of engineering work completed by peers to ensure accuracy and compliance
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (civil, structural, transmission, and P&C) to deliver integrated project solutions
Track project progress and provide regular updates on milestones, timelines, and completion status
Support construction documentation and technical delivery across all phases of substation projects

Requirements

The ideal candidate is an experienced substation engineer with strong technical expertise in high-voltage systems and protection & control design. You are comfortable working in collaborative environments and managing multiple technical responsibilities with precision and accountability.

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
PE license (required)
7+ years of experience in substation or power delivery engineering
Strong expertise in protection & control design and high-voltage substation systems (12kV-500kV)
Experience producing electrical design deliverables such as schematics, layouts, and wiring diagrams
Knowledge of IEEE, IEC, NESC, and other applicable engineering standards
Familiarity with substation equipment, grounding systems, and electrical design principles
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams
Ability to manage technical deliverables in a fast-paced project environment
Experience with power system studies (e.g., voltage drop, cable selection, battery sizing) is a plus

Benefits

Competitive compensation package aligned with experience and qualifications
Comprehensive medical, dental, and life insurance coverage
401(k) retirement savings plan
Paid time off (PTO) and flexible leave options
Professional development and career advancement opportunities
Exposure to large-scale, high-impact energy infrastructure projects
Collaborative, engineering-driven work environment
Equal opportunity workplace with strong commitment to inclusion and fairness

How Jobgether Works

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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