High-Voltage Substation Design Engineer

Switchgear Magazine; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Electrical Substation Engineer to support high voltage substation projects in Salt Lake City, UT or Portland, OR. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and 5–7 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include developing diagrams, designing layouts, and ensuring compliance with standards. This role promises impactful work within a collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in electrical substation engineering for utility or EPC projects.
• Strong understanding of IEEE, NESC, and utility substation design standards.
• Experience with substation design tools such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, or 3D modeling platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop substation one line and three line diagrams.
• Design physical substation layouts, including equipment arrangement and grounding systems.
• Perform electrical engineering calculations, such as grounding grid analysis and short circuit evaluations.

Skills

Electrical substation engineering

Attention to detail

Understanding of IEEE and NESC standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

3D modeling platforms

Job description

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Electrical Substation Engineer to support high voltage substation projects in Salt Lake City, UT or Portland, OR. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and 5–7 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include developing diagrams, designing layouts, and ensuring compliance with standards. This role promises impactful work within a collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional engineering solutions.