Lead Substation Physical Engineer

Insight Global; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services firm is seeking a highly skilled lead substation physical engineer to design high-voltage substations for utility systems. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, a minimum of 7 years of experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD or Bentley MicroStation. Responsibilities include conducting fault stress studies and coordinating with various teams. This full-time role offers a competitive salary range of $105,000 to $135,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in high-voltage substation physical design.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, NESC, and relevant standards is essential.
• Ability to assess mechanical and thermal effects of high fault currents.

Responsibilities

• Conduct grounding, lightning, and bus fault stress studies.
• Support procurement and construction phases.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

High-voltage substation physical design

AutoCAD

Grounding and lightning analysis

Electrical Engineering

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CDEGS

WinIGS

Bentley MicroStation

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a highly skilled and client-focused lead substation physical engineer to join our dynamic team. This role specializes in the design of high-voltage (4kV–230kV) and extra-high-voltage (above 230kV) substations for utility systems and renewable energy interconnection projects. The engineer will take full technical ownership of physical substation design, including general arrangements, plan and elevation views, grounding and conduit layouts, AC/DC calculations for station service and battery systems, and preparation of equipment specifications, bills of materials, and construction documentation.

Responsibilities include conducting grounding, lightning, and bus fault stress studies, supporting procurement and construction phases, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders such as transmission, distribution, civil, geotechnical, and survey teams. A strong understanding of NESC, NEC, and relevant standards is essential. The ideal candidate will also contribute as a technical specialist in system protection and communication, participate in client technical review meetings, and help optimize engineering team performance and ROI.

Job Location(s): San Antonio, TX / Landsdale, PA / Lake Mary, FL / Kansas City, MO

Duration: Direct Placement

Salary: Base pay range $105,000.00/yr - $135,000.00/yr (depending on experience)

Main Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited program.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in high-voltage substation physical design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or Bentley MicroStation.
• Experience with grounding and lightning analysis tools (e.g., CDEGS, WinIGS).
• Ability to assess mechanical and thermal effects of high fault currents.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, NESC, and substation technology trends.

Plusses:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with outage sequences, constructability, and O&M considerations.
• Experience writing scopes of work, performing QA/QC, and managing direct reports.
• Background in proposal development and project estimating.
• Working knowledge of scheduling and project controls.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and Design

Industries: Engineering Services, Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution, and Engines and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing

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