Substation Physical Engineer - REMOTE
Core
Lead the design and execution of high-voltage substation projects (69kV to 500kV) for electric utilities, ensuring quality work and compliance with industry codes.
Role type
Senior IC substation physical engineer
Builds
High-voltage substation physical design drawings, engineering studies, and Bill of Materials for electric utilities
Domain
Power transmission and distribution (electric utilities)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
substation physical design, electrical engineering, project leadership, design drawing preparation, engineering studies, Bill of Materials development, cross-disciplinary coordination, site visit management, vendor information integration, QA/QC processes, industry code compliance (IEEE, NESC, NEC), mentorship
Preferred skills
3D modeling (Autodesk Inventor), grounding studies (CDEGS), illumination software (Agi32), Bluebeam, AutoCAD, MicroStation, Microsoft Office suite, Professional Engineer (PE) license
Technologies
AutoCAD, MicroStation, Autodesk Inventor, CDEGS, Agi32, Bluebeam, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
Lead design and preparation of substation physical design drawings (One Line, Three Line, General Arrangements, Electrical Details, Grounding, Conduit, Control Cubicle, Low-Voltage Panels, Lightning Protection, Illumination); Lead design and preparation of engineering studies (AC Load, Illumination, Grounding, Lightning Shielding); Develop Bill of Materials based on Design Criteria; Coordinate with protection, controls, civil/structural, and drafting disciplines; Support client meetings and project planning; Participate in site visits and constructability reviews; Interpret and incorporate vendor information; Apply client standards; Ensure QA/QC processes are followed; Ensure compliance with industry codes; Mentor junior engineers and designers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities