Project Engineer - High Voltage Substations

The Planet Group; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Planet Group is hiring a Project Engineer 1 in Atlanta, GA, focusing on high-voltage utility substations. The role blends hands-on design with project management across planning through closeout, working in a hybrid model with two days in the office and flexibility for remote work.

Qualifications include 5+ years in electric utilities, a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, AutoCAD Electrical, and SDS experience. PE license is a plus; ANSI/IEEE/NEC knowledge is expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the electric utility industry.
• Significant experience with high-voltage electrical substations.
• ABET-accredited Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• AutoCAD Electrical experience required.
• Experience with Substation Design Suite (SDS) is a strong plus.
• PE license is a plus.
• Knowledge of ANSI, ASTM, ACI, AISC, IEEE, NEC, and NESC standards.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a complex environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-voltage substation projects from planning through design, permitting, construction support, and closeout.
• Oversee and review detailed engineering and design work.
• Develop and review substation layouts, schematics, and calculations.
• Support proposals, estimates, and project controls.
• Coordinate with internal teams, utilities, governments, and stakeholders.
• Monitor budgets, schedules, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Provide construction support and technical guidance during execution.
• Maintain project documentation and engineering records.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Substation design

Project management

AutoCAD Electrical

Communication

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Substation Design Suite (SDS)

Job description

HIRING: Project Engineer 1 – High Voltage Substations | Atlanta, GA

We’re seeking an experienced Project Engineer with a strong background in high-voltage utility substation engineering to join a growing engineering team in Atlanta, GA.

This is an excellent opportunity for an electrical engineer who enjoys being hands-on with design while also managing projects from planning through construction and closeout.

Work Model: Hybrid – 2 days/week in office; remote flexibility available

Hours: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with flexibility

What You’ll Do

• Manage high-voltage substation projects from planning through design, permitting, construction support, and closeout
• Oversee and review detailed engineering and design work
• Develop and/or review:
• Substation physical layouts
• Schematics
• Engineering calculations and specifications
• Support EPC proposals, estimates, and project controls
• Coordinate with internal engineering teams, contractors, utilities, government agencies, and other stakeholders
• Monitor project budgets, schedules, quality, and regulatory compliance
• Provide construction support and technical guidance throughout project execution
• Maintain project documentation, status reports, and engineering records
• Take ownership of the quality and accuracy of engineering deliverables
• 5+ years of experience in the electric utility industry
• Significant experience with high-voltage electrical substations
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university
• Strong understanding of utility engineering and construction standards
• Experience with detailed substation engineering/design
• AutoCAD Electrical experience required
• Experience with Substation Design Suite (SDS) is a strong plus
• PE license is a plus
• Knowledge of applicable industry standards including ANSI, ASTM, ACI, AISC, IEEE, NEC, and NESC
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a complex environment
• Strong communication, collaboration, and customer-facing skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a growing team

The Atlanta team is expanding and expects to add multiple Project Engineers as the business continues to grow.