Senior Substation Structures & Equipment Engineer

Location: Tampa, FL 33619; onsite five days per week. The role is primarily office-based with required field visits to substations and equipment yards.

Permanent salary: $130,000–$150,000 annually, plus benefits.

Company

hirify.global provides staffing and engineering placement services for technical and infrastructure roles.

What you will do

• Support major electric delivery and substation capital projects, including system expansion and infrastructure improvements.
• Design substation foundations, physical layouts, equipment arrangements, ground grids, construction prints, work requests, and technical documentation.
• Specify transformers, circuit breakers, switches, bus systems, cables, instrument transformers, and related substation equipment.
• Review and oversee contractor engineering deliverables, including designs, specifications, cost estimates, construction drawings, and manufacturers’ drawings.
• Evaluate sites, support permitting, procurement, construction, commissioning, project closeout, and storm restoration field assessments.
• Coordinate with internal departments, contractors, vendors, project stakeholders, and field crews while providing technical guidance to other engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant engineering experience for Senior Engineer-level consideration, including at least 2 years in power system engineering and operations.
• Strong knowledge of physical substation design, including equipment specifications, site layouts, equipment arrangements, foundation design, ground grid design, and permitting processes.
• Ability to review engineering designs and contractor deliverables for technical accuracy, quality, compliance, and adherence to established standards.
• Ability to coordinate engineering activities across internal departments, contractors, vendors, and project stakeholders.
• Must be eligible to obtain the Fundamentals of Engineering credential in Florida within the first two years of employment.
• Must be eligible to become licensed as a Professional Engineer in Florida.

Nice to have

• Active Professional Engineer license in Florida.
• Experience overseeing engineering contractors and complex substation projects.
• Experience with substation construction, equipment procurement, and manufacturer drawing reviews.
• Experience coordinating complex engineering studies, technical reports, and specialized engineering assignments.
• Experience providing technical training, guidance, and consultation to other engineers.
• Familiarity with IEEE power engineering standards and industry organizations.

Culture & Benefits

• Six-month contract-to-hire or direct-hire arrangement with benefits for the permanent position.
• Primarily office-based work with field visits and support for construction, commissioning, and storm restoration activities.
• Occasional overtime and weekend work may be required.
• Field work includes walking on uneven gravel, limestone, and grass surfaces.