HV Substation Engineer for AI Data Centers

Socket.dev; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Hut 8 is seeking a Senior High Voltage Substation Engineer to join the team in Miami, fousing on the design of 34.5 kV–345 kV substations and switchyards for data center campuses. You will craft electrical and physical designs, one-line diagrams, protection philosophies, and grounding schemes while coordinating with utilities and EPCs through procurement and construction.

The role requires a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, 5+ years HV substation experience, familiarity with IEEE/ANSI/NESC

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in high-voltage substation engineering.
• Strong experience designing substations from 34.5 kV through 345 kV.
• Experience with utility interconnections and transmission systems.
• Knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, NESC, and applicable utility standards.
• Experience with grounding design, protection coordination, and relay applications.
• PE license preferred (or ability to obtain).
• Occasional travel to job site is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop the electrical and physical design of high-voltage substations and switchyards (34.5 kV-345 kV).
• Develop one-line diagrams, protection philosophies, grounding systems, station layouts, and equipment specifications.
• Prepare engineering calculations (short-circuit studies, grounding analysis, lightning protection, cable sizing, AC/DC station service).
• Prepare design documents (Station General Arrangements, elevations, grounding and conduit details, foundation and steel details).
• Coordinate major equipment (power transformers, gas circuit breakers, disconnect switches, instrument transformers, protection and control systems).
• Coordinate with utilities, EPC contractors, civil, structural, transmission line, and protection engineers.
• Review vendor drawings and provide technical guidance throughout procurement and construction.
• Support FAT, commissioning, and energization activities.

Skills

High-voltage design

Power systems analysis

Protection coordination

IEEE/ANSI/NESC knowledge

Travel readiness

Education

B.S. Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

CDEGS

ASPEN

SKM

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Job description

Hut 8 is seeking a Senior High Voltage Substation Engineer to join the team in Miami, fousing on the design of 34.5 kV–345 kV substations and switchyards for data center campuses. You will craft electrical and physical designs, one-line diagrams, protection philosophies, and grounding schemes while coordinating with utilities and EPCs through procurement and construction.

The role requires a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, 5+ years HV substation experience, familiarity with IEEE/ANSI/NESC