Electrical Engineer (mid-level)

Sme Engineers; Maine; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company paid Medical, Life, and Disability insurance

Annual HSA contributions

Paid vacation and sick time

401(k) plan with matching contributions

Performance-based bonuses

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Community involvement activities

Job summary

Sme Engineers is seeking an Electrical Engineer in Maine to design and implement solutions for utility infrastructure and renewable energy projects. Responsibilities include developing high-voltage substations, preparing detailed design documents, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The position requires a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and experience in similar projects. The role offers a competitive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in electrical engineering.
• Experience in utility substation design and renewable energy systems.
• High level of organization skills and ability to keep tasks on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-voltage substations (12kV – 345kV).
• Prepare engineering drawings and specifications for substations.
• Develop general arrangements and layout plans for infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Participate in client meetings, site visits, and design reviews.

Skills

Utility substation design

Renewable energy systems (wind, solar, BESS)

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Proficiency in Revit

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering or Technology

Tools

Electrical design software

Job description

Job Summary

As an Electrical Engineer, you will engage in challenging assignments, contributing to the design and implementation of solutions for projects including utility infrastructure, renewable energy facilities, and critical data center applications. This role is based in Maine.

Your Impact

You will work on a diverse range of projects that includes utility substation design, renewable energy projects such as wind, solar, and battery energy storage systems (BESS).

On a typical day, you will

• Design and develop high-voltage substations (12kV – 345kV) including physical layout, protection & control, grounding, and structural components.
• Prepare engineering drawings, schematics, and specifications for new and existing substations.
• Develop general arrangements, conduit layouts, grounding plans, buswork layouts, and equipment elevations.
• Ensure compliance with NEC, NESC, IEEE, ANSI, and other industry standards.
• Participate in client meetings, site visits, and design reviews.
• Provide engineering support during substation construction, testing, and commissioning and troubleshoot and resolve design-related field issues.
• Ensure that substation designs meet all applicable regulatory, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Work closely with civil, structural, and electrical engineers, as well as project managers, to ensure seamless project execution.

Your compensation and benefits package includes

• 100% company paid Medical, Life, and Long-term and Short-term Disability insurance
• Annual contributions to an HSA (if enrolled in company-provided health insurance plan)
• Paid vacation and sick time and 9 paid holidays per year
• Retirement plan comprising three components: a 401(k) plan with matching contribution of up to 50% of 10% of your salary; profit sharing; and a non-discretionary 3% of gross pay contribution (all three components available after 1 year of service)
• Performance-based year-end bonus

SME also offers

• Work-life balance and flexible working hours
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Intraoffice groups, including hiking, hockey, and running
• Community involvement such as volunteer days and an SME sponsored road race team
• Fall golf event, food truck days, cornhole tournaments, chili cookoff competition and more

Required skills and qualifications

• B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology, with 3 to 5 years of relevant experience
• Experience in utility substation design and renewable energy systems (wind, solar, and BESS)
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit or Adobe, and electrical design software
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills
• High level of organization skills with ability to keep tasks and projects on schedule