Substation Engineer

Responsibilities

• Perform protection and control (P&C) engineering design for utility substation and transmission projects, typically ranging from 69kV through 500kV.
• Develop detailed engineering deliverables including single-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, and protection and control panel layouts.
• Prepare equipment specifications, relay logic diagrams, cable schedules, conduit layouts, and bills of material for substation projects.
• Support relay protection schemes including line protection, transformer protection, bus protection, and breaker failure applications.
• Coordinate protection and control designs with physical substation design teams, transmission engineering groups, and project management staff.
• Review and interpret client standards, project specifications, and applicable industry codes to ensure compliance throughout the design process.
• Participate in project planning, engineering execution, and technical reviews to ensure high-quality deliverables are completed on schedule.
• Provide technical input during project meetings, design reviews, and client discussions.
• Support site walkdowns, constructability reviews, and field engineering activities as required during project development or construction.
• Assist with quality control reviews of engineering drawings and documentation to maintain high engineering standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• 6+ years of experience in protection and control engineering for electric utility substations or transmission systems.
• Experience preparing protection and control design drawings including schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and relay logic diagrams.
• Strong understanding of substation protection schemes, relay applications, and control system design.
• Familiarity with industry standards including NESC, IEEE, ANSI, and NEC.
• Proficiency with engineering design tools such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar design platforms.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or the ability to obtain licensure is strongly preferred.