Substation Physical Engineer - REMOTE

TL;DR

Substation Physical Engineer - REMOTE (High-Voltage Utility Design): Leading the physical design and engineering of 69kV–500kV electric utility substations with an accent on protection, grounding, illumination, and constructible design packages. Focus on coordinating multidisciplinary deliverables, applying IEEE/NESC/NEC requirements, supporting complex engineering studies, and mentoring junior engineers.

Location: Fully remote within the United States; participation in site visits and constructability reviews may be required.

Salary: $89,261–$183,610 per year

Company

Global advisory and technology services provider delivering engineering and technology solutions for complex client challenges, including electric utility modernization.

What you will do

• Lead physical design and prepare drawings for high-voltage substations, including one-line and three-line diagrams, general arrangements, grounding, conduit, cable tray, lighting, and lightning protection.
• Lead AC load, illumination, grounding, and lightning-shielding engineering studies.
• Develop bills of materials and incorporate vendor information and client standards into design deliverables.
• Coordinate with protection and controls, civil and structural engineering, and drafting disciplines.
• Support client meetings, technical discussions, project planning, site visits, and constructability reviews.
• Ensure QA/QC and compliance with IEEE, NESC, NEC, and utility standards while mentoring junior engineers and designers.

Requirements

• BS in Engineering, preferably Electrical Engineering with a power focus.
• At least 2 years of experience in substation physical design for electric utilities.
• Experience with Bluebeam, AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar design tools.
• Knowledge of substation design standards, grounding studies, and utility specifications.
• Professional Engineer license or ability to obtain it within 6 months.
• Must be able to work remotely from the United States.

Nice to have

• Experience leading 3D-modeled substation projects using Autodesk Inventor.
• Familiarity with CDEGS grounding software and Agi32 illumination software.
• Strong communication, leadership, project management, and mentoring skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully remote work with a flexible schedule and focus on work-life balance.
• 401(k) matching and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Tuition reimbursement and access to professional development resources.
• Donation matching and volunteer opportunities.
• Collaborative environment focused on quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.