Senior Electrical Project Engineer - Substation

Bluedot; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 156,000 - 271,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Confidential client seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer – Substation to lead electrical substation design for utility projects at 69kV and above, spanning full lifecycle from concept through EPC delivery.

The role requires PE licensure, 11+ years in substations and utility experience, and a track record coordinating multi‑discipline teams; hybrid work after onboarding is available, with travel to sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Single disciplinary lead experience for electrical substation design.
• Utility client experience on substation projects.
• Experience with 69kV and above high-voltage substations.
• Full life cycle project engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (accredited program).
• Minimum 11 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate substation projects up to 765kV in detailed design and EPC delivery.
• Develop protection & control deliverables (relays, panel arrangements, one-line/three-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, wiring)
• Develop physical design deliverables (yard layouts, grounding, lightning protection, control buildings, auxiliary power systems)
• Prepare engineering calculations and study reports (AC/DC load, grounding, lightning)
• Perform and oversee QA/QC review of substation design packages
• Prepare equipment specifications and Bills of Materials (BOM) for procurement and construction
• Manage design budgets and schedules; coordinate with utility clients, vendors, subcontractors, and multidisciplinary teams
• Mentor junior engineers and support business development activities
• Travel as needed to client offices and project sites

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Confidential recruitment opportunity.

Type: Direct placement — full time

Eligible locations: Atlanta, GA; Ann Arbor, MI; Chattanooga, TN; Orlando, FL; Raleigh, NC; Portland, OR; Boston, MA; Irvine, CA; Walnut Creek, CA

As a Senior Electrical Engineer - Substation, you will serve as the single disciplinary lead for electrical substation design, managing projects through the full project engineer life cycle with a focus on utility clients and 69kV and above.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate substation projects up to 765kV in detailed design and EPC delivery

Develop protection & control deliverables (relays, panel arrangements, one-line/three-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, wiring)

Develop physical design deliverables (yard layouts, grounding, lightning protection, control buildings, auxiliary power systems)

Prepare engineering calculations and study reports (AC/DC load, grounding, lightning)

Perform and oversee QA/QC review of substation design packages

Prepare equipment specifications and Bills of Materials (BOM) for procurement and construction

Manage design budgets and schedules; coordinate with utility clients, vendors, subcontractors, and multidisciplinary teams

Mentor junior engineers and support business development activities

Travel as needed to client offices and project sites

Required Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) License - REQUIRED

Single disciplinary lead experience for electrical substation design

Utility client experience on substation projects

69kV and above high-voltage substation design

Full project engineer life cycle experience

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (accredited program)

Minimum 11 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications

QA/QC review experience

HV substation design - Physical and/or Protection & Controls

Consulting firm background

Proficiency with Bluebeam Revu and Microsoft Office Suite

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Hybrid flexibility available after initial onboarding period.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Compensation (where required by state law)

Annual compensation in USD:

• California: USD 155,618–237,640
• Massachusetts: USD 162,384–271,176