Electrical Engineer

One Tech; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

One Tech is searching for an Electrical Engineer in Denver, Colorado, focusing on the design and engineering of high-voltage substations for utility-scale solar PV projects. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 5–10+ years of experience in substation design. Responsibilities include leading upgrades of substation equipment, performing load flow studies, and coordinating interconnection design in compliance with utility standards. This role is crucial for advancing renewable energy projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5–10+ years of experience in substation design (utility, EPC, or consulting environment).
• Familiarity with greenfield construction projects.
• Experience with engineering software (e.g., ETAP, SKM, PSCAD, AutoCAD, MicroStation).

Responsibilities

• Lead like‑for‑like replacements and upgrades of substation equipment.
• Lead engineering and design of substations (typically 34.5kV–500kV) for solar PV and BESS projects.
• Develop and review relay settings and coordination studies.
• Perform or oversee load flow, short circuit, and grounding studies.
• Coordinate interconnection design in compliance with utility requirements and ISO/RTO standards.

Job description

One Tech Engineering is searching for an Electrical Engineer. The Substation Engineer will be responsible for the design, engineering, and coordination of high‑voltage substations and interconnection facilities supporting utility‑scale solar PV projects

Responsibilities

• Lead like‑for‑like replacements and upgrades of substation equipment (e.g., breakers, switches, transformers, relays, bushings, arresters).
• Lead engineering and design of substations (typically 34.5kV–500kV) for solar PV and BESS projects.
• Develop and review:
  • Relay settings and coordination studies
• Perform or oversee:
  • Load flow, short circuit, and grounding studies
  • Equipment sizing (transformers, breakers, switchgear, buswork)
  • Coordinate interconnection design in compliance with utility requirements and ISO/RTO standards (e.g., PJM, ERCOT, MISO)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5–10+ years of experience in substation design (utility, EPC, or consulting environment).
• Familiarity with greenfield construction projects.
• Experience with engineering software (e.g., ETAP, SKM, PSCAD, AutoCAD, MicroStation).