HV Electrical Engineer — Substations, Renewables & 200kV

Hanson Professional Services, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance bonuses

401(k) with matching contribution

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Health & well-being plans

Financial wellness plans

Work-life balance programs

Job summary

Hanson Professional Services, Inc. in Raleigh, NC is seeking an Electrical Engineer specializing in medium/high voltage to design power distribution for renewable energy projects and complex substations up to 200 kV.

A PE license or the ability to obtain licensure within six months is required. The role involves collaboration with civil and structural teams, preparing drawings, and supporting field execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
• PE licensure or ability to obtain within six months.
• 5+ years of consulting experience in medium/high-voltage power systems.
• Experience preparing electrical construction drawings, specifications, submittals, and construction administration.
• Graduate degree or professional registrations preferred.
• General Contractor License a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design medium- and high-voltage power distribution and management systems for renewable energy projects.
• Traditional transmission and distribution design, underground and overhead.
• Prepare construction packages for 15kV to 200kV systems, including substation layouts and studies.
• QA/QC reviews to ensure compliance with standards.
• Provide technical support to field personnel for HV systems.
• Perform electrical studies: short-circuit, arc flash, load flow, relay coordination.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and coordinate across offices.
• Involve in due diligence, feasibility studies and interconnection studies; prepare master plans.
• Participate in project management, client meetings, shop drawing reviews, and construction administration.
• Mentor Power Market team members and travel occasionally for field reviews.

Skills

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

MicroStation

GIS

PLS-CADD

EasyPower

ETAP

SKM Power Tools

CDGES

Gas Insulated Switchgear

Synergi

Communication

Time Management

Relationship Building

Background checks

Drug screening

MVR review

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

PE licensure or ability to obtain within 6 months

5+ years of experience in consulting (medium/high-voltage)

Experience with electrical construction drawings, specs, submittals, and construction administration

Graduate degree or professional registrations preferred

General Contractor License a plus

Tools

Power analysis software (EasyPower, ETAP, SKM)

Job description

Hanson Professional Services, Inc. in Raleigh, NC is seeking an Electrical Engineer specializing in medium/high voltage to design power distribution for renewable energy projects and complex substations up to 200 kV.

A PE license or the ability to obtain licensure within six months is required. The role involves collaboration with civil and structural teams, preparing drawings, and supporting field execution.