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Senior Substation Design Engineer

Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Fri, Sep 18, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days

Job Summary

Leading the design of high-voltage substations, the full-time Senior Substation Design Engineer will serve as a technical subject matter expert, developing innovative engineering solutions and mentoring junior engineers while working remotely or in a hybrid capacity from various U.S. locations.

Key responsibilities
  • Design power utility substations, including general arrangements, equipment layouts, and grounding plans, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and client standards
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and contractors to ensure successful project execution and resolve technical issues
  • Provide technical mentorship and oversight to junior engineers, reviewing calculations, drawings, and specifications for quality and compliance
Required qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited institution
  • 7-10 years of experience in substation physical design engineering
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
  • Strong document management and organization skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously

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