Senior Electrical Substation Engineer - HV/MV Projects

Mitsubishi Power Aero; Glastonbury (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitsubishi Power Aero in the United States is seeking a Project Electrical & Substation Engineer to lead design, integration, and execution of HV/MV electrical systems for EPC utility-scale projects. You will coordinate across disciplines to deliver IFC drawings, specs, and installation details, and support commissioning and grid interconnection efforts.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 10+ years of HV/MV substation experience, and strong collaboration with vendors,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (PE Preferred).
• Minimum 10 years of experience.
• Strong knowledge of HV/MV substation design, power transformers and protection systems, plant electrical systems, grounding, and control systems.
• Experience with AutoCAD, ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, and/or substation design tools.
• Strong coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Electrical System Design & Engineering: translate requirements into IFC drawings and specs.
• Lead HV/MV electrical equipment design (GSUs, UATs, GIS/AIS, MCCs, protection and control, interconnections).
• Develop and review one-line/three-line diagrams, layouts, cable schedules, wiring diagrams, grounding, lighting, and auxiliary power systems.
• Support electrical studies (short-circuit, load flow, arc flash, relay coordination).
• Ensure IEEE/NEC/NESC/NERC and interconnection compliance.
• Integrate new HV/MV systems with existing substations and plant electrical systems.
• Interface with mechanical and controls teams; manage deliverables and document control.
• Lead technical bid evaluations and vendor selection; review vendor drawings and FATs.
• Support site commissioning, SATs/ITPs, and turnover documentation.

Skills

Electrical design

HV/MV substation

Protection systems

Vendor evaluation

Project coordination

AutoCAD

ETAP

SKM

EasyPower

Field support

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

SKM

EasyPower

Job description

Mitsubishi Power Aero in the United States is seeking a Project Electrical & Substation Engineer to lead design, integration, and execution of HV/MV electrical systems for EPC utility-scale projects. You will coordinate across disciplines to deliver IFC drawings, specs, and installation details, and support commissioning and grid interconnection efforts.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 10+ years of HV/MV substation experience, and strong collaboration with vendors,