Senior Electrical Engineer - Physical Substation Design

Echo Power Engineering, Llc; United States; Híbrido; USD 131.000 - 178.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401(k) plan with company match

Work-from-home (when not in the field)

Medical, dental, vision

Wellness program

Family-oriented culture

Descripción de la vacante

Echo Power Engineering, Llc is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead physical substation design for projects from 12.5kV to 500kV. This hybrid role combines remote work with field involvement and up to 25% travel to job sites, with candidates residing near an airport.

You will collaborate with civil, structural, protection & control teams, mentor junior engineers, review drawings and specs, and provide field support from concept through construction on utility, data center, and industrial

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• 7+ years of experience in substation or power system design is required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• Strong knowledge of physical substation design and G&T equipment is expected.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
• Familiarity with NEC/NESC/IEEE/ANSI standards is required.

Responsabilidades

• Lead physical substation design for projects from 12.5kV to 500kV.
• Develop and review physical design drawings (layouts, grounding, conduit, BOM).
• Perform and review engineering calculations (bus sizing, loading, conductor sizing).
• Prepare and review technical specifications and equipment documentation.
• Coordinate design activities with civil/structural/protection & control teams.
• Lead design reviews and mentor junior engineers.
• Conduct site visits and field inspections; support construction.

Conocimientos

PE license

AutoCAD/MicroStation

Electrical substation design

Standards knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Educación

BSEE (Electrical Engineering)

Herramientas

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Descripción del empleo

Position:Senior Electrical Engineer - Physical Substation Design

Location: Remote

Job Id:285

# of Openings:1

Job Title: Senior Electrical Engineer - Physical Substation Design

About Echo Power

Echo Power is an independent engineering and project management firm specializing in the design, construction, and maintenance of critical electrical and mechanical systems across the healthcare, utility, and industrial sectors.

We are a primarily remote company guided by our core values of integrity, commitment to team, customer-focus, technical excellence, and optimism. At Echo, we foster a strong family-friendly culture focused on serving our customers with excellence while creating opportunities for our people.

This is a hybrid role with a mix of remote work and field involvement, requiring up to 25% travel to job sites. Candidates should reside within reasonable proximity of a commercial airport to support travel requirements.

What You’ll Get to Do

As Senior Electrical Engineer in our Physical Substation Design group, you will lead physical substation design efforts for projects ranging from 12.5kV to 500kV, supporting work from concept through construction. You'll collaborate with civil, structural, protection & control, and project teams, provide technical guidance to junior engineers, and support field activities as needed. In this role, you will support both traditional electric utility clients and fast-track high-density power clients, such as data centers and industrial infrastructure facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and execution of physical substation projects ranging from 12.5kV to 500kV.
• Develop and review physical design drawings, including layouts, grounding, conduit, sections, and bills of materials.
• Perform and review engineering calculations, including bus sizing, loading, and conductor sizing.
• Prepare and review technical specifications and equipment documentation.
• Coordinate physical substation design activities with civil, structural, protection & control, and project teams.
• Lead design reviews and provide technical support during project meetings.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Conduct site visits and field inspections to verify conditions and support design development.
• Provide engineering support during construction and help resolve field-related technical issues under fast-track timelines.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) required.
• 7+ years of experience in substation or power system design.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Strong knowledge of physical substation design and generation & transmission (G&T) equipment, as well as medium-voltage campus distribution switchgear.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
• Understanding of NEC, NESC, IEEE, ANSI, and related standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead projects and manage competing priorities.
• Comfort working in both remote and field environments, with ability to travel up to 25%.

What You’ll Get From Us

• Salary: $130,979 – $178,161 annually (based on education and experience)
• Annual performance-based bonus opportunity
• 401(k) plan with 3.5% company match
• Work-from-home (when not in the field) with flexible working hours
• Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
• Company-paid benefits: Telemedicine, disability insurance, life insurance
• Company wellness program, including personal health & wellness coach
• Family-oriented culture
• And other benefits to support you and your loved ones, like:
  • Dedicated Chaplain services available 24/7
  • Tuition assistance for children of Echo employees
  • Employee assistance fund
  • Community service time off and charity matching
  • Parental leave
  • Pet insurance
  • Employee discount programs

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hiring and throughout the duration of employment.

At Echo Power, our company culture is the bedrock upon which we build our success.

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