Physical Substation Engineer

Stanleygroup; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Member ownership

Paid time off and holidays

Health insurance (medical/dental/eye)

Disability insurance

401(k) matching

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Stanleygroup is seeking a Mid Level Physical Substation Design Engineer to lead high voltage substation physical design up to 500kV. The role involves coordinating with multiple disciplines, performing design calculations, and delivering complete substation packages.

You will mentor junior staff, perform site visits, and support project proposals while ensuring standards and client requirements are met. This hybrid Denver-based position offers growth and diverse project exposure.

Qualifications

• BS from ABET-accredited university.
• 5+ years of substation physical design experience.
• Experience working directly with clients, supporting proposals.
• Experience managing a design budget and schedule.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Legal to work in the United States for any length of time.
• PE license required; ability to obtain PE within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Detailed physical design for high voltage substations including SLDs, elevations, and BOMs.
• Conduct electrical system studies and analysis with various software.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and conduct site visits for data gathering.
• Write procurement and construction specifications and evaluate bids.
• Review shop drawings and ensure conformance with specs and standards.
• Provide field support during construction and commissioning.
• Mentor junior engineers and design staff.
• Occasional overnight travel for client meetings and site visits.

Skills

Substation design

High voltage systems

Project management

Client coordination

Communication

Education

ABET-accredited BS

PE license within 6 months

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

Inventor

MicroStation

Job description

Physical Substation Engineer

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 substation physical designs up to 500kV; computer modeling and 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 (ASPEN, ETAP, SKM, PSS/E, PSLF, CDEGS, WinIGS) preferred but not required.
• Familiar with typical design software and tools (Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Inventor, Revit, Microstation) preferred but not required.
• Coordinate with other disciplines as needed.
• Perform site visits for data gathering and asbuilts.
• Write material procurement and construction specifications and evaluate contractor bids.
• Conduct factory acceptance, witness testing, and review shop drawings for specification and design conformance.
• Review client equipment and design specifications, confirming conformance with industry standards and best practices.
• Perform typical calculations such as equipment and conductor sizing, rigid bus strength, insulation coordination, grounding, and lightning protection.
• Generate engineering fee estimates.
• Provide field support during construction and commissioning.
• Mentor and teach less experienced engineers and design staff.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required for client meetings and site visits.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Legal ability to work in the United States for any length of time.
• PE license required; ability to obtain PE within 6 months of hire.

Benefits

• Member-Owned: Member-ownership is at the heart of our culture.
• Paid Time Away: Numerous paid holidays, generous paid time off (PTO), parental leave, and professional development leave.
• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, Doctor On Demand, wellness reimbursement, and mental health resources.
• Financial Health: Life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, identity theft protection, and other benefits.
• Professional Growth: Tuition assistance, professional society membership, and more.
• Financial Rewards: Company stock ownership, generous 401(k) match, incentive compensation, and profit sharing contributions to retirement 401(k) plans.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. No discrimination based on pay inquiries or disclosures consistent with legal duties.