Renewables Substation Engineer

ThinkingAhead Executive Search; United States; Remote; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Remote work

Company-funded 401(k) contribution (10

Zusammenfassung

ThinkingAhead Executive Search presents a fully remote Substation Engineer opportunity for candidates across the United States. The role focuses on collector substations and renewable interconnections within wind, solar, and storage projects.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and at least 2 years of substation experience, with proven remote collaboration skills and strong teamwork. Enjoy company-paid profit-sharing and a competitive 401(k) contribution.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• 2+ years of substation engineering experience.
• Experience with utility substations, collector substations, and renewable interconnection projects.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills; ability to thrive in a remote engineering environment.

Aufgaben

• Support the engineering and design of collector substations and renewable interconnection facilities.
• Develop and review physical substation layouts, grounding plans, and equipment arrangements.
• Assist with equipment selection and specifications for transformers, switches, and relays.
• Coordinate with transmission, civil, structural, and protection & control teams; prepare calculations, reports, and packages.
• Participate in client meetings and support construction, commissioning, and field engineering activities.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Teamwork

Remote work

Substation design

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

About the Company

Our client is a renewable energy engineering and consulting firm that has been helping shape North America's energy infrastructure since 1995.

The company partners with utilities, renewable developers, and independent power producers to design and deliver critical infrastructure supporting the transition to cleaner energy.

With a fully remote workforce located throughout the United States and Canada, the firm specializes in collector substations, renewable interconnections, transmission infrastructure, and power delivery engineering supporting utility-scale wind, solar, and battery energy storage projects.

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a Substation Engineer with at least 2 years of experience to support the design and execution of collector substations and renewable interconnection projects.

This role offers the opportunity to work on utility-scale renewable energy projects including wind, solar, and battery storage facilities, helping connect new generation resources to the electrical grid.

The position is 100% remote, allowing engineers to work from anywhere in the United States while collaborating with an experienced team of power delivery professionals.

Responsibilities

• Support the engineering and design of collector substations and renewable interconnection facilities
• Develop and review:
• Physical substation layouts
• Grounding plans
• Equipment arrangements
• Assist with equipment selection and specifications for:
• Power transformers
• Disconnect switches
• Protective relaying systems
• Coordinate with transmission line, civil, structural, and protection & control teams
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, and construction packages
• Participate in project meetings and client discussions
• Support construction, commissioning, and field engineering activities as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• 2+ years of substation engineering experience
• Experience supporting:
• Utility substations
• Collector substations
• Renewable interconnection projects
• Familiarity with utility standards and substation design practices
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to thrive in a remote engineering environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with wind, solar, or battery energy storage projects
• Exposure to:
• Protection & Control concepts
• Relay coordination
• Progress toward Professional Engineer (PE) licensure

The company offers a highly competitive compensation package designed to reward both individual performance and overall company success.

Highlights Include:

• 100% remote work environment
• Company-funded 10% 401(k) contribution regardless of employee participation
• Target payout of approximately 10% of base salary
• Historically, profit-sharing distributions have often exceeded target levels
• Opportunity to work on utility-scale renewable energy projects across North America
• Strong long-term career growth with a firm that has been serving the industry for more than 30 years

Why Engineers Like This Opportunity

Fully remote

Renewable energy focus

Additional annual profit-sharing

Established firm with a long track record

Exposure to utility-scale wind, solar, and battery storage projects

This is an excellent opportunity for a developing substation engineer who wants to build expertise in the rapidly growing renewable energy sector while enjoying the flexibility of a fully remote work environment.