Lead Substation Engineer - Physical

ExecuPOWER; King of Prussia (Montgomery County); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Lead Substation Physical Engineer to join their dynamic Substation Team. In this remote role, you will design and analyze high-voltage transmission projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Your expertise will guide junior engineers while you collaborate with various teams to enhance project success. The company fosters a collaborative environment with ample growth opportunities and competitive benefits, making it an exciting place to advance your engineering career. Join this forward-thinking organization and contribute to shaping the future of power delivery and substation engineering.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Flexible Work Schedules

401(k) Plan

Comprehensive Healthcare

Health Savings Account

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Daycare Flexible Savings Account

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Physical Substation Engineering.
• Familiarity with grounding studies and fault stress analysis.
• Experience with substation design software.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of physical substation systems.
• Conduct grounding studies and perform fault stress analysis.
• Collaborate with project management and construction teams.

Skills

Physical Substation Engineering

Grounding Studies

Lightning Protection Analysis

AC/DC Calculations

Fault Stress Analysis

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

CDEGS

WinIGS

Job description

Lead Substation Physical Engineer – Electrical Engineering (King Of Prussia, PA)

About the Role

ExecuPOWER is looking for a LeadSubstation Physical Engineer to join our growing Substation Team in a remote capacity. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-voltage transmission (15kV to 500kV) projects, contributing to the design, analysis, and execution of complex substation systems. The selected candidate will work closely with project management, distribution, and transmission teams, while also having the opportunity to collaborate with and mentor junior engineers.

What You'll Be Doing

• Assist in the design and development of physical substation systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Conduct grounding studies, lightning protection analysis, and AC/DC calculations for station service and battery system sizing.
• Perform fault stress analysis and develop essential technical documentation, including general arrangement drawings, grounding plans, and conduit/cable routing plans.
• Develop equipment specifications for key substation components such as transformers, breakers, and switches.
• Collaborate with Project Management, Procurement, and Construction teams to ensure project success.
• Review and update one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, and elevation drawings for NERC, IEEE, and other compliance requirements.
• Provide technical support during project implementation, including construction documentation and bill of materials preparation.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and new technologies to enhance substation design processes.

What You Need to Bring to the Table

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an accredited program.
• 10+ years of experience in Physical Substation Engineering, with a focus on high-voltage transmission system design.
• Familiarity with grounding studies, direct-stroke shielding, AC/DC calculations, and fault stress analysis.
• Experience with substation design software such as AutoCAD, CDEGS, WinIGS, and a strong understanding of NERC and IEEE standards.
• Ability to work remotely while effectively collaborating with teams across multiple locations.
• Occasional travel to ExecuPOWER's King of Prussia office and client sites may be required.

Why Join Us?

At ExecuPOWER, we are committed to driving power system reliability and innovation through cutting-edge engineering and expert project execution. We offer a collaborative environment, growth opportunities, and competitive benefits to help you succeed.

What We Offer:

• Paid Time Off: Paid Holidays, PTO, Summer Hours, and Parental Leave.
• Career Growth: 170% employee growth since last year, with 50% projected growth in 2024.
• Tuition Assistance: Support for professional certifications and continuing education.
• Flexible Work Schedules: Balance your professional and personal commitments.
• 401(k) Plan: With company matching contributions.
• Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA): With company contributions.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Daycare Flexible Savings Account.

Apply Today!

Join ExecuPOWER and be part of a team that is shaping the future of power delivery and substation engineering.

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