Electrical Substation Design Engineer (On-site)

Koch Business Solutions, LP; Bedminster Township (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

DEPCOM Power seeks an Electrical Engineer (Substations) to support the design of physical substation layouts and package development for utility-scale solar and storage projects. The role is based in Bedminster, NJ, with responsibilities spanning layout optimization, bus design, grounding, protection, and related studies.

The candidate will produce drawings and diagrams, participate in FATs, and coordinate with field teams to ensure constructible, standards-compliant designs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Willingness to travel up to 15% for site visits, design reviews, or FATs.
• Experience in Power Infrastructure Design.
• FE or EIT certification is a plus.
• Experience with substation design and environment; familiarity with IEEE, NEC, NESC standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing physical layout drawings for high‑voltage substations.
• Assist in designing protection schemes for substations (line, transformer, bus, breaker failure, overcurrent).
• Perform calculations: AC/DC sizing, ground grid sizing, lightning protection, insulation coordination, transient studies.
• Develop one‑line and three‑line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and relay logic.
• Assist in specifying and programming protection relays (SEL, GE, ABB).
• Produce complete drawing packages from 30% design to Issued for Construction (IFC).
• Ensure designs comply with NEC, NESC, IEEE, and interconnection requirements.

Skills

Power infrastructure design

Travel flexibility

Electrical engineering fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

FE or EIT certification

Tools

SCADA knowledge

Job description

DEPCOM Power seeks an Electrical Engineer (Substations) to support the design of physical substation layouts and package development for utility-scale solar and storage projects. The role is based in Bedminster, NJ, with responsibilities spanning layout optimization, bus design, grounding, protection, and related studies.

The candidate will produce drawings and diagrams, participate in FATs, and coordinate with field teams to ensure constructible, standards-compliant designs.