Onsite Electrical Engineer: Substations & Grid Reliability (Florida)

Testa Search Group; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Testa Search Group client is seeking a full-time onsite Electrical Engineer to join their team on the beaches of Florida. You will plan, design, operate and continuously improve the electric distribution system to ensure reliable service for customers.

The role oversees engineering activities related to system design, infrastructure upgrades, and regulatory compliance, with preference for experience in overhead and underground distribution. Reports to the Engineering Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 5+ years relevant experience.
• Florida Driver's License Class E.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review construction plans for substation, transmission, and distribution projects.
• Manage budgets, approvals, and coordination with contractors and consultants.
• Provide engineering support for protection devices and relay schemes.
• Perform system studies such as load flow and coordination.
• Ensure compliance with NERC, SERC, and FRCC requirements.
• Assist with testing, commissioning, and project close-out.

Skills

Electrical design

Protection systems

System modeling

Regulatory compliance

Substation experience

Project budgeting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Testa Search Group client is seeking a full-time onsite Electrical Engineer to join their team on the beaches of Florida. You will plan, design, operate and continuously improve the electric distribution system to ensure reliable service for customers.

The role oversees engineering activities related to system design, infrastructure upgrades, and regulatory compliance, with preference for experience in overhead and underground distribution. Reports to the Engineering Manager.