Senior Engineer - Substation Physical

ACS Professional Staffing; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

401(k) and ESOP

Job summary

ACS Professional Staffing is recruiting a Senior Engineer - Substation Physical for a leading power systems provider. The role leads design and execution of complex substations, offering technical leadership, mentorship, and lifecycle support.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years in power systems, expert substation physical design knowledge, and a PE license, with travel up to 25% to client sites across the US.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 12+ years experience in electric power systems or equivalent.
• Expert-level knowledge in substation physical design.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical expert in substation physical engineering solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers and technicians.
• Lead development and review of project scopes, budgets, schedules, and deliverables.
• Manage projects through full lifecycle from concept to commissioning.
• Create detailed substation physical designs, layouts, BOMs, and estimates.
• Support customers with design, configuration, validation, testing, and implementation.

Skills

Substation design

Power systems

Project management

Team leadership

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Overview

Our client, a leading provider of power system protection, automation, and integration solutions, is seeking a Senior Engineer - Substation Physical to lead the design and execution of complex substation projects, provide technical leadership and mentorship, and support customers throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate brings 12+ years of power systems experience, expert knowledge of substation physical design, a PE license, and a proven track record managing engineering projects, client relationships, and multidisciplinary teams.

This position is open to candidates nationwide. Preference will be given to candidates located in or near the following markets: Nashua, NH; King of Prussia, PA; Columbus, OH; Charlotte, NC; Alpharetta, GA; Tampa, FL; Plymouth, MI; Twin Cities, MN; West Lafayette, IN; Houston, TX; Plano, TX; Denver, CO; St. Louis, MO; Boise, ID; Phoenix, AZ; Pullman, WA; Irvine, CA; and Vacaville, CA.

Pay range: $165,000 - $215,000

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• Retirement plans, including 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Tuition reimbursement and family-building support
• Health clinic and fitness center or gym reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical expert in the design and application of substation physical engineering solutions.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to engineers, specialists, and technicians.
• Research, develop, and implement innovative engineering solutions, processes, and best practices.
• Lead the development and review of project scopes, budgets, schedules, and deliverables to ensure high-quality execution.
• Manage engineering projects through the full project lifecycle, from concept and design through installation, commissioning, and operational support.
• Create detailed substation physical designs, electrical layouts, bill of materials, and project estimates.
• Support customers with engineering design, configuration, validation, testing, commissioning, and implementation of engineered solutions.
• Collaborate with clients, utilities, consultants, and project stakeholders to deliver successful project outcomes.
• Promote environmental, health, and safety initiatives while ensuring compliance with company safety standards and practices.
• Lead technical training efforts and support the professional development of engineering team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 12+ years of experience with electric power systems or equivalent utility, consulting, or engineering industry experience.
• Expert-level knowledge in substation physical design and engineering principles.
• Extensive experience designing electrical power substations, including equipment layouts, grading, drainage, foundations, and constructability considerations.
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing complex engineering projects, budgets, schedules, and client deliverables.
• Excellent written, verbal, and technical documentation skills.
• Ability to learn new technologies and adapt to evolving project requirements.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% as required.
• Ability to successfully complete a background check and drug screening.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Experience working for an electrical utility, engineering consulting firm, or system integrator.
• Extensive customer-facing experience within the power systems industry.
• Experience using project management or project tracking software

Work sponsorship is not available at this time. Third-party candidates will not be considered for this position.

ACS Professional Staffing will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to the applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.