Substation Engineer

Power System Engineering, Inc.

$110K — $127K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred)
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain
  • 5+ years of experience in transmission, distribution, or substation engineering
  • Strong knowledge of substation design, protection & control systems, and utility operations
  • Familiarity with NEC, IEEE, and ANSI standards and electric codes is preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead and support substation engineering projects, including brownfield design and physical design
  • Develop engineering designs and drawings such as one-line diagrams and schematics
  • Provide technical consulting services on substation design and utility operations
  • Manage projects from design through construction, including budgets and client communications
  • Collaborate with internal teams, clients, and contractors for project delivery
  • Conduct site visits for inspections and quality assurance
  • Support construction activities and commissioning of electrical facilities

Benefits

  • Discretionary annual performance-based profit-sharing bonus
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer safe harbor contribution
  • Cell phone reimbursement
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
  • Life insurance and short & long-term disability coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid time off, including holidays and volunteer time off
  • Professional development opportunities and educational assistance
Full Job Description
What We Are Looking For:

We're seeking a Substation Engineer to lead substation design projects. This role blends technical expertise, project management, and client collaboration in a fast-paced environment. If you have a strong electrical engineering background and enjoy solving complex problems, this is a great opportunity to make an impact and grow within a collaborative team. Looking for someone to work hybrid out of our Madison, WI office.

What You Will Be Doing:
  • Embrace, uphold, and live out PSE's core values around People, Problem-Solving, and Progress.
  • Support and lead substation engineering projects, including brownfield design, physical design, and protection & control systems.
  • Develop engineering designs and drawings, including one-line/three-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and AC/DC schematics.
  • Provide technical consulting services across substation design, system support, and utility operations.
  • Manage projects from design through construction, including budgeting, scheduling, and client communication.
  • Collaborate with internal teams, clients, and contractors to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Conduct site visits for inspections, construction oversight, and quality assurance.
  • Support construction activities, including installation coordination, testing, and commissioning of electrical facilities.
  • Perform technical reviews and quality control to ensure compliance with engineering standards and client requirements.


What You Will Need:

Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred)
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain
  • 5+ years of experience in transmission, distribution, or substation engineering
  • Strong knowledge of substation design, protection & control systems, and utility operations


Knowledge and Skills
  • Knowledge of electric utility systems.
  • Experience in engineering and design of electrical substations.
  • Experience in power system protection, design, and operations.
  • Experience in overcurrent coordination and SEL relay settings development is preferred.
  • Working knowledge of computer software including AutoCAD, Adobe Acrobat or Bluebeam, MS Excel, and MS Word is required.
  • Working knowledge of applicable NEC, IEEE, and ANSI standards and electric codes is preferred.


Compensation:

  • Salary Range: $110,204 - $127,276 annually.


This salary range reflects the anticipated base salary for five to ten years of relevant experience. The successful candidate will be placed at a level that is commensurate with the candidate's relevant years of experience, education, and technical expertise.

Benefits:
  • Discretionary annual performance-based profit-sharing bonus
  • 401(k) retirement plan and employer safe harbor contribution
  • Cell phone reimbursement
  • Comprehensive health, health savings account (HSA), dental, vision, flexible spending account (FSA) & dependent care reimbursement account
  • Life insurance, short & long-term disability, and other voluntary coverages
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid time off, including holidays and volunteer time off (VTO) to serve our communities
  • Professional development opportunities and educational assistance


Disclaimer: We are committed to fairness and transparency in our hiring process. Compensation may be adjusted based on the candidate's experience, education, qualifications, market conditions, and internal equity.

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