Substation Engineer

Verdantas

• $115K — $138K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
  • 5-10 years of experience in Substation Physical and P&C Engineering
  • PE License preferred
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Manage small and diverse projects, including larger complex projects
  • Perform complex technical research, calculations, modeling, and report writing
  • Prepare and review preliminary designs
  • Create proposals with budget estimates
  • Develop plans, specifications, studies, and material lists
  • Ensure adherence to QA/QC programs
  • Build and maintain client relationships as a secondary contact

Benefits

  • Flexible Work Environment
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off + Holidays
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Substation Engineer to design new power substations and upgrade existing facilities from 12kV to 500kV. You'll use accepted practices and standards to ensure all designs meet the highest standards of quality and safety.

Join our team, and your career will be amplified by a culture of empathy, innovation, and work-life balance, recognized by employees as the top firm to work for in 2026 by Zweig Group!

What You'll Do:
  • Manage small and diverse projects and, occasionally, a larger, more complex project involving multidisciplinary teams
  • Perform complex technical research, calculations, modeling, design, and/or report writing for completion of assigned tasks or projects
  • Prepare and review preliminary designs
  • Prepare proposals, including budgetary estimates
  • Prepare the development of plans, specifications, studies, estimates, material lists, and other deliverables
  • Ensure team adherence to QA/QC program
  • Develop and maintain client relationships as secondary client contact for projects
  • Assist in the development of strategy, scope of work, and budget for projects
  • Track work progress relative to project schedules and budgets utilizing company project management software
  • Train and provide work assignments to project team members
  • Maintain overall project quality consistent with company and professional standards
  • Interact with regulatory agencies, knowing what information to provide, when, and with appropriate internal or client review


What You'll Bring:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
  • 5-10 years of experience in Substation Physical and P&C Engineering at a consulting firm
  • PE License preferred
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills


Salary Range:

At Verdantas, we offer comprehensive benefits packages for our employees. Actual salary is based on the circumstances of each position and candidate, such as geographic location, skills, and certifications. We recognize and reward exceptional performance and strive to ensure fair compensation across all roles and departments within the company. The minimum salary for this position is $115,000 (negotiable based on the criteria presented above).

Benefits:

  • Flexible Work Environment
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off + Holidays

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