Electrical Substation Engineer

Switchgear Magazine; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Switchgear Magazine is seeking an experienced Electrical Substation Engineer for a hybrid role focused on like-for-like equipment replacements and upgrades in existing substations. The position entails office-based engineering work combined with on-site field coordination.

This engineer will lead projects involving substation equipment, troubleshoot existing assets, and manage schedules while collaborating with construction crews. A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and 2.5 years of experience in substation design are required.

Qualifications

• 2.5+ years of experience in substation engineering design.
• Strong knowledge of substation equipment and maintenance workflows.
• Comfortable working in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead replacements and upgrades of substation equipment.
• Troubleshoot existing substation equipment.
• Develop and adjust engineering designs.

Skills

Substation equipment knowledge

Engineering design

Brownfield project experience

Troubleshooting skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP

ProjectWise

Job description

We are hiring an experienced Electrical Substation Engineer for a hybrid role supporting like‑for‑like equipment replacements and upgrades across existing substations. This position combines office‑based engineering work with on‑site field coordination, focused entirely on brownfield substation projects.

This is a hybrid position in the Greater Denver Area, requiring regular collaboration with field teams and time on site as projects require.

What you will be doing

• Lead like‑for‑like replacements and upgrades of substation equipment including breakers, switches, transformers, relays, bushings, and arresters
• Troubleshoot existing substation equipment and support corrective actions
• Develop and adjust engineering designs to support replacement and maintenance work
• Initiate projects, order materials, and prepare scoped work packages
• Coordinate closely with construction crews and substation maintenance teams (hybrid office + field work)
• Manage schedules, outages, and communication with all project stakeholders
• Deliver projects through field execution, close‑out, and completion

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• 2.5 or more years of experience in substation engineering design
• Strong knowledge of substation equipment and maintenance workflows
• Experience supporting brownfield substation replacements or upgrades
• Comfortable working in a hybrid environment that includes both office and field responsibilities

Nice to have

• Professional Engineer license
• Experience with SAP and ProjectWise
• Exposure to basic PLC or logic programming