Electrical Engineer - Physical Substation Design

Echo Power Engineering, Llc; United States; Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-from-home (when not in the field)

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Echo Power Engineering, Llc is seeking an Electrical Engineer II to contribute to physical substation design for projects from 12.5kV to 500kV. You will work independently on design tasks and collaborate with civil, structural, protection & control and project teams, with guidance from senior engineers.

The role supports both utility clients and fast-track data centers, with remote work and field involvement, and up to 25% travel. A BSEE is required; EIT/PE is a plus.

Qualifications

• . Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) required.
• . 3+ years of experience in substation or power system design.
• . Familiarity with NEC, NESC, IEEE, ANSI, and related standards.
• . Working knowledge of physical substation design and G&T equipment, including medium-voltage campus distribution switchgear.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and execute physical substation projects from 12.5kV to 500kV.
• Develop and review physical design drawings (layouts, grounding, conduit, BOMs).
• Perform engineering calculations (bus sizing, loading, conductor sizing).
• Prepare technical specifications and equipment documentation with oversight.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, protection & control, and project teams.
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical input.
• Share knowledge with junior staff and seek senior guidance.
• Conduct site visits and field inspections.
• Provide engineering support during construction and resolve field issues on fast-track timelines.

Skills

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Substation design

G&T equipment knowledge

Standards NEC/NESC/IEEE

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

BSEE

EIT preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Position:Electrical Engineer - Physical Substation Design

Location: Remote

Job Id:284

# of Openings:1

Job Title: Electrical Engineer II - Physical Substation Design

About Echo Power

Echo Power is an independent engineering and project management firm specializing in the design, construction, and maintenance of critical electrical and mechanical systems across the healthcare, utility, and industrial sectors.

We are a primarily remote company guided by our core values of integrity, commitment to team, customer-focus, technical excellence, and optimism. At Echo, we foster a strong family-friendly culture focused on serving our customers with excellence while creating opportunities for our people.

This is a hybrid role with a mix of remote work and field involvement, requiring up to 25% travel to job sites. Candidates should reside within reasonable proximity of a commercial airport to support travel requirements.

What You’ll Get to Do

As an Electrical Engineer in our Physical Substation Design group, you will contribute to physical substation design efforts for projects ranging from 12.5kV to 500kV, supporting work from concept through construction. You’ll work independently on assigned design tasks, collaborate with civil, structural, protection & control, and project teams, and support field activities as needed, with guidance from senior technical staff on complex assignments. In this role, you will support both traditional electric utility clients and fast-track high-density power clients, such as data centers and industrial infrastructure facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning, design, and execution of physical substation projects ranging from 12.5kV to 500kV.
• Develop and review physical design drawings, including layouts, grounding, conduit, sections, and bills of materials.
• Perform engineering calculations, including bus sizing, loading, and conductor sizing, and support technical reviews.
• Prepare technical specifications and equipment documentation with appropriate technical oversight.
• Coordinate assigned physical substation design activities with civil, structural, protection & control, and project teams.
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical input during project meetings.
• Share technical knowledge with junior team members and seek guidance from senior engineers when needed.
• Conduct site visits and field inspections to verify conditions and support design development.
• Provide engineering support during construction and assist in resolving field-related technical issues under fast-track timelines.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) required.
• 3+ years of experience in substation or power system design.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification preferred; progress toward Professional Engineer (PE) licensure is a plus.
• Working knowledge of physical substation design and generation and transmission (G&T) equipment, as well as medium-voltage campus distribution switchgear.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
• Familiarity with NEC, NESC, IEEE, ANSI, and related standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage assigned tasks, coordinate with project teams, and balance competing priorities.
• Comfort working in both remote and field environments, with ability to travel up to 25%.

What You’ll Get From Us

• Salary: $105,217 - $152,400 annually (based on education and experience)
• Annual performance-based bonus opportunity
• 401(k) plan with 3.5% company match
• Work-from-home (when not in the field) with flexible working hours
• Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
• Company-paid benefits: Telemedicine, disability insurance, life insurance
• Company wellness program, including personal health & wellness coach
• Family-oriented culture
• And other benefits to support you and your loved ones, like:
  • Dedicated Chaplain services available 24/7
  • Tuition assistance for children of Echo employees
  • Employee assistance fund
  • Community service time off and charity matching
  • Parental leave
  • Pet insurance
  • Employee discount programs

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hiring and throughout the duration of employment.

At Echo Power, our company culture is the bedrock upon which we build our success.

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