Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited program
At least 5 years of high-voltage substation design experience
Direct experience in either Protection & Controls or Physical substation design
Proven project lead experience on HV substation projects
Skilled in managing project scope, schedules, and budgets
Strong grasp of QA/QC processes and design review standards
Responsibilities
Lead technical design and project management for HV substations (up to 765kV)
Manage small, focused electrical teams on substation projects
Oversee EPC and engineering-only substation design phases
Develop and validate Protection & Control engineering outputs
Create and assess physical design deliverables for substations
Conduct thorough QA/QC reviews of engineering documentation
Act as primary liaison with clients throughout project lifecycle
Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams, vendors, and subcontractors
Mentor and guide junior engineers on technical practices
Support business development initiatives and project proposals
Travel occasionally for client engagement and design evaluations
Benefits
Hybrid work flexibility after 90 days based on performance
Potential for a 9/80 work schedule depending on business needs
Long-term career growth opportunities
Involvement in utility-scale substation projects
Exposure to technical leadership roles
Full Job Description
Work Arrangement: Full-time in-office for the first 90 days. After that, hybrid flexibility may be available (3 days in office) and 9/80 schedule options based on performance and business needs. Overview
Established engineering firm seeking an experienced Electrical Project Engineer to lead high-voltage (HV) substation design projects. This role combines technical leadership (Protection & Controls and/or Physical Design) with project execution responsibility, including schedule, budget, QA/QC oversight, and client coordination.
This is not a distribution, low/medium voltage, or O&M-focused role. Candidates must have direct HV substation design experience. Key Responsibilities
Serve as Project Lead or Technical Specialist on HV substation projects (up to 765kV).
Lead small, single-discipline electrical project teams.
Oversee detailed design for EPC and engineering-only substation projects.
Develop and review Protection & Control deliverables, including:
Protective relays
One-line and three-line diagrams
AC/DC schematics
Relay panel wiring diagrams
Equipment wiring and panel arrangements
Develop and review physical substation design deliverables, including:
Yard layout plans (2D/3D)
Grounding and lightning protection plans
Control building layouts
Auxiliary AC/DC systems
Perform and oversee QA/QC reviews of engineering packages.
Prepare electrical equipment specifications and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
Manage design budgets, schedules, and quality standards.
Act as primary point of contact for clients on assigned projects.
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, vendors, and subcontractors.
Mentor junior engineers and review their work.
Support business development and proposal efforts as needed.
Occasional travel for client meetings, design reviews, and site visits.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (accredited program).
Minimum 5 years of high-voltage substation design experience.
