Substation Engineer (Senior or Principal)
Core
Evaluate and prioritize aging substation infrastructure using inspection data and drawings to recommend rebuild, refurbishment, and replacement projects for the Transmission Asset Management department.
Role type
Senior or Principal Substation Engineer (Asset Renewal)
Builds
Substation infrastructure renewal projects (rebuilds, refurbishments, replacements)
Domain
Utility / Power Transmission / Electrical Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
substation infrastructure evaluation, project scope development, technical standards application, field inspection oversight, bid evaluation analysis, budgeting and estimating, mentoring junior engineers
Preferred skills
Professional Engineer (PE) registration, ABET accredited engineering degree (Electrical/Civil/Mechanical)
Technologies
inspection tools, project management software, design documentation tools
Responsibilities
Evaluate and prioritize aging substation infrastructure using inspection information and performance data; Develop project scope documents to recommend rebuild, refurbishment, and replacement projects; Support project development through initiation and transfer to project management and design teams; Coordinate or lead projects including phases such as design, equipment selection, procurement support, and commissioning; Perform basic analysis and calculations to support bid/evaluation processes; Provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers, interns, and technicians
Seniority
Senior or Principal, hands-on IC with strategic oversight