Senior Substation Engineer

Syracuse, NY / Binghamton, NY / Hybrid

Do you thrive taking technical ownership of complex substation projects from concept through construction? Are you looking for a role where your engineering judgment shapes the outcome, not just contributes to it? Do you want to work at the intersection of grid modernization, renewable integration, and high-profile utility-scale infrastructure?

If this sounds like you, or you're curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our Power Systems Department as our new Senior Substation Engineer and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new team

You will be part of an elite team of power system engineers and play a pivotal role in delivering advanced solutions for a wide variety of clients, including energy-intensive industries like semiconductor manufacturing, municipal entities, data center mega campuses, and pioneers in renewable energy. With our substantial growth, seize the opportunity to shape our strategy and contribute to our agile team's rich pipeline of projects.

With growth horizons in cutting-edge domains like HVDC, solar photovoltaics, and offshore wind, our energetic and inventive team, bolstered by global specialists, is committed to advancing Ramboll's reach across the US, notably in states championing progressive climate objectives and sustainability measures. At the heart of our mission is the conviction that electricity is the cornerstone of the green transition toward a carbon-neutral future. Join us in our unwavering pursuit to realize this vision.

Job Description

Your new role

As our new Senior Substation Engineer, you will be the technical anchor and subject matter expert for medium and high voltage substation design projects across a diverse and growing client base. You will lead engineering efforts from early concept and feasibility through detailed design and construction support, working closely with project managers, clients, and multidisciplinary design teams.

Your role will combine hands-on engineering with mentorship and technical leadership, helping to elevate the quality of our substation practice while delivering on a pipeline of challenging, high-profile projects.

Your key responsibilities will be:
• Lead and perform electrical engineering design for medium and high voltage substation projects, including equipment specification and selection, single-line development, protection and control design, and layout optimization
• Develop and review technical reports, engineering specifications, calculations, and design packages for substation facilities
• Perform and review electrical engineering calculations, including short circuit analysis, overcurrent protection coordination, and arc flash studies using industry-standard software
• Develop substation relay settings and protection schemes, ensuring compliance with applicable utility and interconnection requirements
• Provide engineering support during construction, including shop drawing review, RFI responses, site inspections, and punch list development
• Serve as technical reviewer and quality lead for work products developed by other engineers, ensuring compliance with NEC, NESC, ANSI/IEEE, and applicable utility standards
• Contribute to the on-going development of substations standards to improve the efficiency of future projects
• Mentor and develop early- and mid-career engineers, delegating appropriately and supporting their professional growth
• Support preparation of engineering proposals and fee estimates, contributing technical depth to business development efforts
• Coordinate with civil, structural, and protection and control disciplines to ensure integrated, constructible designs

Qualifications

About you

From the moment you start at Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you can continue to grow with the company. While we look forward to supporting your continued learning and development, for this role we have identified some qualifications, skills, and capabilities that will set you up for success.

These include:
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology; Master's degree a plus
• 8+ years of progressive experience in substation engineering and design, with demonstrated ability to lead technical efforts on complex projects
• Strong working knowledge of medium and high voltage equipment, substation layout, protection and control systems, and applicable industry codes and standards (NEC, NESC, ANSI/IEEE)
• Proficiency in engineering calculation software for short circuit, protection coordination, and arc flash analysis (such as ETAP, SKM, or EasyPower)
• Experience with Autodesk AutoCAD, Revit MEP, or Microstation for substation design and documentation
• Professional Engineering (PE) license, or active pursuit of licensure, is strongly preferred
• Strong communication and client-facing skills, with the ability to explain technical positions clearly to varied audiences
• Experience with utility interconnection requirements and standards is a plus
• Substation Protection Engineering or Substation Control and Integration experience is highly valued

Additional Information

What we can offer you
• Flexible work environment
• Investment in your development
• Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles
• Be valued for the unique person you are
• Never be short of inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects
• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company

Salary Transparency

At Ramboll, we are committed to fair and transparent compensation practices that support our people and our purpose of creating sustainable societies. The anticipated base salary range for this position is $95,000 to $140,000 per year. This range reflects the compensation we reasonably expect to offer at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and internal equity. Because we operate across multiple U.S. markets, pay may differ depending on the cost of labor in specific locations. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for bonus, overtime or other forms of compensation and we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports well-being, professional development, and work-life balance. Our recruiters are happy to share more about the specific salary range and total rewards package applicable to your location during the hiring process.