Senior Engineer, Substation Engineering

Jobtailor; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an experienced Electrical Substation Engineer to lead design and project management for substations up to 362kV. You will coordinate multi-discipline efforts, support energization, and ensure compliance with IEEE/ANSI standards.

The role requires a BS in Engineering or Engineering Technology, 5+ years in the electric utility field, and willingness to travel across MA, CT, NH with in-office days several times per week.

Qualifications

• BS Engineering or BS Engineering Technology required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the electrical utility industry (technical, operational, or engineering).
• Experience with 13kV through 362kV substation design is required.
• Substation design experience in accordance with IEEE/ANSI standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering assignments requiring professional mastery and extensive experience in electric distribution and transmission substations.
• Act as project engineer for substation project assignments.
• Lead engineering design efforts and develop engineering solutions with quality deliverables.
• Manage engineering schedules and coordinate disciplines with procurement and construction personnel.
• Define concepts, scopes, and detailed engineering aspects of substation projects.
• Support project cost estimates, schedules, and capital project budgets.
• Conduct engineering studies related to substation equipment and materials.
• Prepare, review, and issue engineering drawings with the Engineering Design and Drafting group.
• Organize engineering projects and support design through energization.
• Provide technical leadership to other engineers.
• Lead electrical discipline coordination and scheduling.
• Travel between MA, CT, and NH as necessary.

Skills

Substation Design

Project Management

Electrical Engineering

Engineering Leadership

IEEE/ANSI Standards

Education

BS Engineering

BS Engineering Technology

Job description

• Perform engineering assignments requiring professional mastery and extensive experience in electric distribution and transmission substations
• Act as project engineer for substation project assignments
• Lead engineering design efforts, develop engineering solutions, and ensure quality of deliverables
• Manage engineering schedules and coordinate assigned engineering disciplines with procurement and construction personnel
• Define concepts, scopes, and detailed engineering aspects of substation and switching station projects
• Support project cost estimates, schedules, and capital project budget authorization documents
• Conduct engineering studies related to substation equipment and materials
• Prepare, review, and issue engineering drawings with the Engineering Design and Drafting group
• Organize engineering projects and support design through energization
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to other engineers
• Lead electrical discipline coordination and scheduling
• Prioritize several concurrent projects under budget and time constraints
• Collaborate with engineering disciplines and System Planning
• Ensure transmission and distribution system additions, modifications, and replacements meet internal and industry standards
• Develop standards, procedures, and equipment specifications
• Participate in emergency restoration assignments and travel between MA, CT, and NH as necessary

Requirements

• BS Engineering or BS Engineering Technology required
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the technical, operational, or engineering aspects of the electrical utility industry
• Applicable experience in 13kV through 362kV substation design
• Substation design experience in accordance with associated IEEE/ANSI standards required
• Ability to organize engineering projects, work to a schedule, and follow through through energization
• Ability to prioritize several concurrent projects under budget and time constraints
• Must be available for emergency restoration assignments as required
• Must be available to travel between Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire as necessary
• Must be able to work at least three days in the office, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and up to five days if needed
• Applicants requiring immigration-related visa sponsorship to start employment will not be considered

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in electric distribution and transmission substations, with a strong focus on substation design, project management, and engineering leadership. Proficient in coordinating engineering disciplines and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Substation Design Experience
• Project Management
• Electrical Discipline Coordination
• Engineering Leadership
• IEEE/ANSI Standards Compliance

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Electrical Engineering
• Substation Design
• Engineering Solutions Development
• Engineering Drawings Preparation
• Engineering Studies Conducting
• Project Cost Estimation
• Engineering Schedule Management
• Concept Definition
• Equipment Specifications Development
• Emergency Restoration Assignments

Soft Skills

• Organizational Skills
• Time Management
• Collaboration
• Technical Leadership
• Prioritization

Certifications & Qualifications

• BS Engineering
• BS Engineering Technology

Industry Keywords

• Electric Utility Industry
• Transmission Systems
• Distribution Systems
• 13kV to 362kV Substation
• Capital Project Budget Authorization
• Procurement Coordination
• Construction Personnel Coordination
• Energization Support
• Internal Standards Compliance
• Travel Requirements