Lead Electrical Substation Engineer (500 kV)

Sterling Engineering; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Profit sharing

PTO & holidays

Life/AD&D/Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Mental health resources

Career growth

Job summary

Sterling Engineering, a Minneapolis-based EPC contractor, seeks an Engineer III or Engineer IV – Physical Substation to lead design of utility-scale substations up to 500 kV for renewable energy and battery storage projects. This role offers leadership of physical substation design efforts and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

You will mentor junior engineers, coordinate with project teams, and support proposals, procurement, and construction while maintaining safety and quality across

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited BSEE or equivalent.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 4+ years of related engineering experience; 7+ years also listed in requirements.
• Experience designing utility-scale substations, power systems, or renewable energy facilities.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience leading projects and mentoring engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Design medium- and high-voltage utility substations for renewable energy, battery storage, and transmission projects up to 500 kV.
• Develop physical substation layouts, equipment arrangements, and detailed design packages.
• Coordinate with Design Phase Managers, Project Managers, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Perform engineering calculations, technical studies, and QA/QC reviews.
• Develop technical specifications and fabrication/construction packages.
• Review vendor quotations and equipment selections.
• Provide technical support for proposals, procurement, construction, and field activities.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership on large design projects.
• Verify construction activities comply with engineering drawings, standards, and safety requirements.
• Support multiple projects while maintaining schedules, budgets, and quality objectives.

Skills

Substation design

QA/QC procedures

Engineering calculations

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Travel up to 30%

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)

ABET-accredited program

Tools

AutoCAD

CDEGS

Procore

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Sterling Engineering, a Minneapolis-based EPC contractor, seeks an Engineer III or Engineer IV – Physical Substation to lead design of utility-scale substations up to 500 kV for renewable energy and battery storage projects. This role offers leadership of physical substation design efforts and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

You will mentor junior engineers, coordinate with project teams, and support proposals, procurement, and construction while maintaining safety and quality across