Senior Electrical Engineer: Substations & Renewable Energy

Sme Engineers; Maine; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company paid Medical, Life, and Disability insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

Flexible working hours

Professional development and growth opportunities

Community involvement activities

Job summary

Sme Engineers is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer based in Maine. In this role, you will design and develop high-voltage substations and work on various renewable energy projects including wind, solar, and battery energy storage systems. Candidates should hold a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering and have over 5 years of relevant experience, with strong skills in AutoCAD and utility substation design. Competitive compensation and benefits packages are offered, including comprehensive insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in electrical engineering.
• Experience in utility substation design and renewable energy systems.
• Professional Engineer license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-voltage substations (12kV – 345kV).
• Prepare engineering drawings, schematics, and specifications.
• Select and specify high-voltage equipment such as transformers and circuit breakers.
• Conduct insulation coordination and lightning protection analysis.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and environmental requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Experience in utility substation design

Experience with renewable energy systems

Education

B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Adobe

Electrical design software

Job description

Sme Engineers is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer based in Maine. In this role, you will design and develop high-voltage substations and work on various renewable energy projects including wind, solar, and battery energy storage systems. Candidates should hold a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering and have over 5 years of relevant experience, with strong skills in AutoCAD and utility substation design. Competitive compensation and benefits packages are offered, including comprehensive insurance and retirement plans.