Hybrid Substation Engineer — Lead Design & Projects

ADP; Arden Hills (MN); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

PSE in Arden Hills, MN is seeking a Substation Engineer to lead design projects and grow in technical engineering, project management, and client collaboration. This hybrid role is based in Arden Hills, MN with relocation assistance available.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, a PE or ability to obtain, and 5+ years in transmission, distribution, or substation engineering. Strong knowledge of substation design and protection & control is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain.
• 5+ years of experience in transmission, distribution, or substation engineering.
• Strong knowledge of substation design, protection & control systems, and utility operations.

Responsibilities

• Embrace, uphold, and live out PSE's core values around People, Problem-Solving, and Progress.
• Support and lead substation engineering projects, including brownfield design, physical design, and protection & control systems.
• Develop engineering designs and drawings, including one-line/three-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and AC/DC schematics.
• Provide technical consulting services across substation design, system support, and utility operations.
• Manage projects from design through construction, including budgeting, scheduling, and client communication.
• Collaborate with internal teams, clients, and contractors to ensure successful project delivery.
• Conduct site visits for inspections, construction oversight, and quality assurance.
• Support construction activities, including installation coordination, testing, and commissioning of electrical facilities.
• Perform technical reviews and quality control to ensure compliance with engineering standards and client requirements.

Skills

Electric utility systems

Substation design

Protection & control

Overcurrent coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Adobe Acrobat

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

PSE in Arden Hills, MN is seeking a Substation Engineer to lead design projects and grow in technical engineering, project management, and client collaboration. This hybrid role is based in Arden Hills, MN with relocation assistance available.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, a PE or ability to obtain, and 5+ years in transmission, distribution, or substation engineering. Strong knowledge of substation design and protection & control is essential.