Electrical Engineer (Substation)

Amica Talent; United States; Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Paid paternity leave

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

A top-tier US power engineering firm is seeking a Clean Energy Talent Consultant to lead HV substation design projects. This role offers a hybrid working environment and the chance for technical ownership while mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate will bring a physical and/or Protection & Controls background, strong QA mindset, and project leadership skills. A base salary of $125,000 to $160,000 is offered, along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance and 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Comfortable owning work and dealing with clients.
• Experience with HV substation design up to 765kV.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct HV substation design work up to 765kV.
• Act as project engineer or technical lead depending on experience.
• Own design packages, budgets, and schedules.
• Mentor junior engineers and review technical work.
• Integrate renewables and BESS into utility substations.

Skills

Physical and/or Protection & Controls background

Strong QA mindset

Client communication skills

Education

PE preferred

Job description

Base pay range

$125,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr

Clean Energy Talent Consultant @ Amica Talent | Clean Energy Recruitment

We’re supporting a top‑tier US power engineering firm with a deep, long‑term substation backlog tied to utility grid expansion, renewables and data centre growth.

This is a strong opportunity for a substation engineer who wants proper technical ownership, exposure to complex work, and a team that backs its engineers rather than burning them out.

What’s on offer

• Base salary $125,000 to $160,000
• Hybrid working (typically 3 days office, 2 flexible)
• Long‑term utility and EPC workload, not short‑term fire drills
• Employee‑owned business with real profit sharing
• Clear progression without layers of red tape

What you’ll be doing

• HV substation design work up to 765kV
• Physical and/or Protection & Controls design
• Act as project engineer or technical lead depending on experience
• Own design packages, budgets and schedules
• Mentor junior engineers and review technical work
• Work directly with utility and EPC clients
• Utility substations
• Renewables and BESS grid integration
• HVDC, FACTS, STATCOM
• Data centre power infrastructure

What they’re looking for

• Physical and/or Protection & Controls background
• Comfortable owning work and dealing with clients
• PE preferred, not essential
• Strong QA mindset
• No visa sponsorship on this role
• Multiple US office locations considered
• Hybrid flexibility is real, not lip service

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Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Project Management, Engineering, and Design

Industries

Engineering Services, Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution, and Electric Power Generation

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Disability insurance
• Paid paternity leave
• Paid maternity leave

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