Lead Substation Engineer

K&A Engineering; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

K&A Engineering in Orlando, Florida is looking for an experienced Substation Design Engineer to lead high voltage design projects. You'll supervise a team, ensure compliance with industry standards, and handle project timelines and budgets. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 7+ years of experience in substation design, with a salary range of $130,000-165,000 per year. If you're passionate about continuous improvement and mentoring, apply now.

Qualifications

• 7+ Years of professional experience within substation design for electrical utilities.
• EIT certification or PE license preferred.
• Proven experience in Substation Design should include electrical equipment, plans, and layouts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and engineering of high voltage substations.
• Oversee and mentor a team of engineers.
• Prepare and review engineering calculations and documentation.

Skills

High voltage substation design

Technical authority for engineering deliverables

Mentoring

Project management

Continuous improvement

Protective relaying

Substation grounding

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Bluebeam

CDEGS/WinIGS

Job description

Job Overview

Due to company growth, we are actively seeking an experienced Substation Design Engineer to join our team to perform and execute substation design projects.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Lead the design and engineering of high voltage substations (up to 500kV), including physical layout, protection & control, grounding, and equipment specifications
• Serve as the technical authority for substation engineering deliverables, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and quality
• Oversee and mentor a team of engineers and designers; provide technical guidance and review work products
• Coordinate with project managers, construction teams, and clients to ensure alignment on scope, schedule, and technical requirements
• Prepare and review engineering calculations, drawings, bill of materials, and technical documentation
• Support field activities, including site assessments, commissioning support, and issue resolution
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (NESC, IEEE, NEC), utility requirements, and company engineering practices
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resource planning for assigned engineering tasks
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes, tools, and standards

Qualifications and Required Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an accredited university
• 7+ Years of professional experience within substation design for electrical utilities
• EIT certification or PE license preferred
• Experience with protective relaying and/or P&C design is a plus
• Familiarity with substation grounding and lightning protection
• Past project experience working with large utilities
• Proven experience in Substation Design should include: general arrangement, electrical equipment, plans, elevation and section views, station cable trays, conduit fill calcs, rigid bus calcs, grounding and conduit layouts
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Experience working with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, & CDEGS/WinIGS preferred

Salary Range

$130,000-165,000/year

Equal Opportunity Employer

K & A Engineering Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) including disability/ vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.