Senior Substation Physical Engineer - REMOTE
Core
Design of distribution substations (12kV to 69kV) and related engineering studies for electric utilities.
Role type
Senior Substation Physical Engineer (IC)
Builds
Substation physical design drawings, engineering studies, and Bill of Materials for utility clients.
Domain
Power Systems / Electrical Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Substation physical design, AC Load studies, Illumination studies, Grounding studies, Lightning Shielding studies, Bill of Materials development, Vendor information interpretation, Industry code compliance (IEEE, NESC, NEC), QA/QC processes, Mentorship
Preferred skills
3D substation modeling (Autodesk Inventor), CDEGS grounding studies, Agi32 illumination software, Professional Engineer (PE) license
Technologies
Bluebeam, AutoCAD, MicroStation, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Autodesk Inventor, CDEGS, Agi32
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 engineering studies (AC Load, Illumination, Grounding, Lightning Shielding); Develop Bill of Materials; Coordinate with protection, controls, civil, and drafting disciplines; Support client meetings and project planning; Participate in site visits and constructability reviews; Interpret vendor information; Ensure compliance with industry codes; Perform QA/QC; Mentor junior engineers.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities