Senior Electrical Engineer — Substations & Controls

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VT); Blacksburg, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech in Blacksburg seeks a Lead Electrical Engineer to design and maintain electrical distribution and substation systems across campus facilities. You will oversee specifications, cost estimates, and coordination of multiple utility projects, ensuring safe, reliable operation.

The role requires advanced electrical engineering credentials, extensive NEC/NESC familiarity, and the ability to lead teams, communicate effectively, and manage complex installations and relations with

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or equivalent electrical engineering experience.
• Extensive experience with electrical distribution systems and codes.
• Proven ability to analyze and resolve technical problems.

Responsibilities

• Design, maintain and coordinate electrical distribution and substation projects.
• Lead installation, testing, and commissioning of relaying and control systems.

Skills

Electrical distribution systems

NEC knowledge

NESC knowledge

Land Disturbance Certificate

Driver's license

Analytical skills

Communication skills

PC proficiency

Education

Electrical engineering degree (MS/PhD) or bachelor's with experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Virginia Tech in Blacksburg seeks a Lead Electrical Engineer to design and maintain electrical distribution and substation systems across campus facilities. You will oversee specifications, cost estimates, and coordination of multiple utility projects, ensuring safe, reliable operation.

The role requires advanced electrical engineering credentials, extensive NEC/NESC familiarity, and the ability to lead teams, communicate effectively, and manage complex installations and relations with