HV Substation Electrical Engineer

Acre; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Acre is seeking a Senior HV / Substation Electrical Engineer to join our US Engineering team. You will lead HV substations and interconnection efforts for utility-scale solar PV and related projects, coordinating with utilities, EPCs, and contractors to deliver high‑reliability power systems.

You will review specifications, perform electrical studies, and guide equipment selection and commissioning activities, ensuring compliance with IEEE/ANSI/NEMA standards and project requirements across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of power engineering experience with HV substations or generation interconnection facilities.
• Experience with substations 69 kV or above and multiple project phases (engineering, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning).
• Knowledge of substation design, transformers, protection and control, grounding, metering, SCADA, and telecom.
• Ability to travel for site visits and vendor facilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on collector/interconnection substations and HV equipment.
• Lead HV/substation engineering from concept through commissioning and energization.
• Collaborate with utilities, EPCs, consultants, and suppliers for project execution.
• Review designs, studies, specs, and equipment data sheets.
• Support equipment selection, procurements, and technical evaluations.
• Identify technical risks and guide decision-making across projects.
• Assist in standards development and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

HV substations

Power engineering

Interconnection facilities

Transmission projects

IEEE/ANSI/NEMA knowledge

Travel ready

Education

B.S. Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

SKM

PSS/E

PSCAD

PowerFactory

Job description

Acre is excited to partner with a leading global independent power producer, supporting its growth and transformation as it accelerates the transition to a lower-carbon energy portfolio. Operating across multiple international markets, the company is expanding its renewable energy footprint while delivering reliable power and energy management solutions.

As Senior HV / Substation Electrical Engineer, you will join our US Engineering team! In this role, you will report to the Head of US Engineering and Interconnection and will have the opportunity to be part of a talented team to develop, acquire, and deliver a multi-GW renewable energy portfolio that will help shape the future of clean energy in the United States.

You're perfect for this role if you have experience with utility-scale solar PV, BESS, or hybrid renewable projects; experience integrating plant electrical systems, collector substations, gen-tie facilities, and utility points of interconnection; and experience with substations at 115 kV or above. Familiarity with ETAP, SKM, ASPEN OneLiner, CYMCAP, PSS®E, PSCAD, PowerFactory, or comparable electrical analysis software; experience with factory testing, relay testing, commissioning, backfeed, and energization; experience managing engineering consultants and supporting EPC or major equipment contract negotiations; and a Professional Engineer licensure or an advanced engineering degree.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership on collector and interconnection substations, gen-tie facilities, main power transformers, high-voltage equipment, and protection and control systems supporting utility-scale solar PV and BESS projects.
• Lead HV and substation engineering from conceptual design and interconnection development through detailed design, equipment procurement, construction, backfeed, energization, commissioning, and commercial operation.
• Collaborate with internal teams, external consultants, contractors, utilities, and equipment suppliers to ensure successful project execution.
• Review engineering designs, technical studies, specifications, and project documentation to support quality, reliability, and compliance objectives.
• Contribute to equipment selection, procurement activities, and technical evaluations.
• Identify and manage technical risks, supporting effective decision-making across project development and delivery activities.
• Support construction, testing, commissioning, and handover activities as needed.
• Assist in the development of engineering standards, processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance to stakeholders and support the evaluation of new project opportunities.

Your Profile Is a Natural Match if You Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 8+ years of power engineering experience, including substantial experience with HV substations, generation interconnection facilities, or transmission-connected projects.
• Have worked with substations at 69 kV or above and with multiple project phases, including engineering, procurement, construction support, testing, or commissioning. Strong working knowledge of substation physical design, main power transformers, HV equipment, grounding, protection and control, auxiliary systems, metering, SCADA, and telecommunications.
• Experience developing or reviewing substation drawings, specifications, equipment data sheets, calculations, and electrical system studies. Experience specifying or technically evaluating main power transformers and other long-lead HV equipment.
• Experience coordinating engineering interfaces among utilities, EPC contractors, consultants, equipment suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of applicable IEEE, ANSI, NEMA, NFPA, NEC, NESC, utility, and interconnection requirements.
• Ability to travel for site visits, vendor facilities, and team events.