Substation Electromechanical Engineer

K&A Engineering Consulting

$90K — $100K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Six years of Power System Engineering experience
  • Knowledge of distribution design
  • Completion of Engineer-in-Training (EIT) preferred
  • Professional Engineer license preferred
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

Responsibilities

  • Create one-line diagrams per system study requirements
  • Develop general arrangement and layout drawings
  • Apply substation civil engineering knowledge
  • Generate major equipment bid specifications
  • Conduct detailed estimate and probability modeling
  • Perform structure calculations
  • Execute insulation and grounding studies

Benefits

  • Collaborative, people-focused work environment
  • Opportunity to work on impactful projects in the energy sector
  • Employee recognition of expertise and contributions
  • Dynamic team atmosphere
  • Office presence required Tuesday-Thursday for team collaboration
Full Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Substation Electromechanical Engineer to join our team at K&A Engineering in Rochester, New York. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects that make a real impact in the energy and utility sectors. You'll be part of a dynamic, people-focused team where your expertise, ideas, and contributions will be valued and celebrated.

Role Expectations:
  • One-line diagrams aligned with system study requirements
  • General arrangement and layout drawings
  • Substation civil engineering knowledge
  • Major equipment bid specifications
  • Detailed estimate and probability modeling
  • Structure calculations
  • Insulation, A/C interference, static wire, grounding studies
  • Work with switchgear, breakers, transformers, and motor-operated disconnects
  • Understand how mechanical linkages, springs, motors, and actuators interact with electrical controls
  • Support breaker maintenance, mechanism troubleshooting, and equipment upgrades
  • Assist with specifying electromechanical relays (older tech) or understanding how modern digital relays interface with mechanical equipment

What we're looking for:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Six (6) years or more of Power System Engineering Experience Required
  • Knowledge of distribution design required
  • Completion of Engineer-in-Training (EIT) is preferred
  • Professional Engineer license is preferred
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Strong communication and data processing skills
  • Self-motivated, highly organized, and detail-oriented
  • Must be able to report to the office (Tuesday-Thursday)

Pay Range $90,000- $100,000/annually

The salary range for this role considers a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to technical ability, experience and training, licenses and certifications, and other related skillsets. The disclosed range is an estimate and has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

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