Remote Substation Engineer: Power Systems Design

SOLV Energy; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 89,527 - 111,909; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan enrollment

Vacation, sick and holiday pay

Job summary

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining solar, storage and high voltage substations. The Substation Engineer role is fully remote, with location details discussed in interviews.

The engineer will design, implement, and test substations, review studies, prepare drawings, coordinate with stakeholders, and support construction and commissioning while ensuring safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in electrical engineering; master's preferred.
• 2+ years in substation design, construction, or maintenance.
• Familiarity with IEEE, ANSI, and NESC standards.
• Willingness to travel ~10%.

Responsibilities

• Review electrical substations, including layout, equipment selection, and equipment specifications in accordance with project requirements and industry standards.
• Review load flow, short circuit, and relay coordination studies to ensure reliability and efficiency of substation designs.
• Prepare/Review detailed engineering drawings, schematics, and technical specifications using AutoCAD electrical or Bluebeam.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to obtain approvals and permits for substation projects.
• Review and evaluate vendor proposals for technical accuracy to specifications for substation components.
• Identify opportunities for design upgrades or implementation of value engineering solutions.
• Provide technical support during construction, testing, and commissioning of new substations, ensuring schedules and quality standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to substation equipment remotely and on-site.
• Perform root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions for substation failures.
• Stay informed about emerging technologies in substation design, automation, and protection systems.
• Assist in developing standards, procedures, and guidelines for substation engineering activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration into the power grid.
• Participate in safety audits and mentoring junior engineers and peers.

Skills

Substation design

Power systems analysis

Project coordination

Remote collaboration

Team communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ETAP

SKM

PSS/E

AutoCAD Electrical

Bluebeam

Job description

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining solar, storage and high voltage substations. The Substation Engineer role is fully remote, with location details discussed in interviews.

The engineer will design, implement, and test substations, review studies, prepare drawings, coordinate with stakeholders, and support construction and commissioning while ensuring safety and quality standards.