Physical Substation Engineer

Stanley Consultants, Inc.; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 107,300 - 139,475; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401K match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A leading global consulting engineering firm is seeking a Mid Level Physical Substation Engineer in Denver, CO. This role involves high voltage design, leading projects, and managing client interactions. Candidates must have a BS degree, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and a PE license or the ability to obtain one within 6 months. The position offers a hybrid work schedule, competitive salary ranging from $107,300 to $139,475 annually, and a robust benefits package including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of substation physical design experience required.
• Experience managing design budgets preferred.
• Ability to obtain PE within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead design efforts with minimal supervision on multiple projects.
• Perform design duties including electrical system modeling.
• Coordinate technical efforts within discipline areas as needed.

Skills

High voltage substation design

Client interaction

Excellent communication skills

Education

BS from an ABET accredited University

PE license

Tools

ASPEN

ETAP

AutoCAD

Job description

Stanley Consultants is an award‑winning and industry‑leading global consulting engineering firm, with an unmatched commitment to culture, values, and ethics. We are dedicated to client experience and solve the most complex challenges to create a sustainable, connected, and enriched world for all. As the world changes, Stanley strategically evolves with it, integrating the latest technology, innovation, and resiliency practices.

With over a century of experience serving the energy, federal government, transportation, and water sectors, we have helped improve lives and shape the infrastructure systems that connect us. As an employee‑owned organization with a People First approach, we stand apart from other engineering consulting and services firms. At Stanley, your voice counts, your growth matters, and your success is our success.

Stanley Consultants offers flexible work options, competitive pay and great benefits, a strong sense of community, and the chance to build a meaningful, long‑term career!

Job Details

Job title – Physical Substation Engineer

Job location – Denver, CO (Centennial)

Job type – Hybrid

Requisition ID – 11180

We are seeking qualified candidates for a Mid Level Substation Physical Design Engineer with a strong background in high voltage substation design. Technical responsibilities will include the design of any/all of the following: substation physical designs up to 500kV; computer modeling/analysis of electrical systems; preparation of specifications for equipment and systems; report preparation; applying codes and standards and performing and reviewing design calculations.

Position will be responsible for leading design efforts and performing design duties with minimal supervision on multiple projects. Must be able to determine client requirements and coordinate technical efforts within discipline areas as necessary, coordinate with other disciplines as needed, manage a design budget and schedule, and be able to demonstrate proficiency in these areas.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Detailed physical design for high voltage substations including creating or modifying single line diagrams and general arrangements
• Detailed elevations and section views
• Assembly and installation details
• Detailed bills of materials, bid units and material counts
• Electrical system studies and analysis software (ASPEN, ETAP, SKM, PSS/E, PSLF, CDEGS, WinIGS) experience preferred but not required
• Familiar with typical design software and tools (Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Inventor, Revit, Microstation) experience preferred but not required
• Coordination with other disciplines as needed
• Performing site visits for data gathering and asbuilts
• Writing material procurement and construction specifications & evaluating contractor bids
• Factory Acceptance, Witness testing and Reviewing shop drawings for Spec / Design conformance
• Reviews client equipment and design specs and confirms conformance with industry standards and best practices.
• Performs typical calculations such as equipment and conductor sizing, rigid bus strength, insulation coordination, grounding and lightning protection
• Generating engineering fee estimates
• Providing field support during construction and commissioning
• Mentors and teaches less experienced engineers and design staff
• Occasional overnight travel may be required for client meetings and or site visits

Required skills, education, and experience:

• BS from an ABET accredited University
• 5+ years of substation physical design experience
• Experience working directly with clients, supporting marketing proposals/efforts preferred
• Experience managing a design budget and schedule preferred
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to work legally in the United States for any length of time
• PE license required, ability to obtain PE required within 6 months of hire

$107,300 - $139,475 a year (Salary range for CO location)

Stanley Consultants is committed to maintaining transparency in our hiring process, including providing information about compensation. The starting salary for the successful candidate in this position is competitive and will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications and experience, geographic location, internal equity, company policy and practices. In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are disclosed for positions and locations where required.

Stanley’s Approach to Flexibility

While some members choose to work out of their local office on a full‑time basis, we offer a hybrid schedule for eligible positions consisting of two days a week in the office, two days a week remotely, and Friday being a flexible day that can be worked either in the office or at home. Eligible roles can also offer a compressed workweek schedule. Members who participate will be assigned a 9/80 work schedule, meaning every other Friday off!

What we offer:

• Member‑Owned – Member‑ownership is at the heart of our culture, aligning client satisfaction, company performance, and personal reward.
• Work‑Life Balance – We realize there’s more to life than just work.
• Paid Time Away – Stanley Consultants offers numerous paid holidays, generous paid time off (PTO), parental leave, and professional development leave.
• Health Insurance – We provide a comprehensive insurance package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, Doctor On Demand, wellness reimbursement, and mental health resources.
• Financial Health – We offer life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance, identity theft protection, and many other benefits.
• Professional Growth – When your skills grow, so do we, which is why we offer tuition assistance, professional society membership, and more.
• Financial Rewards – We share our prosperity with members through company stock ownership, a generous 401K match, incentive compensation, and profit‑sharing contributions to retirement 401K plans.

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