Senior HV Substation Engineer - Grid Integration

AES Corporation; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 113,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

AES Corporation is seeking a senior substation engineer to oversee the HV design and construction of renewable energy substations and transmission assets in the Eastern US. You will manage EPC engagements, review designs, and ensure compliance with interconnection requirements.

The role emphasizes technical oversight, grid integration for renewables, and collaboration with utilities, EPCs, and internal teams, with significant field travel and leadership responsibilities.

Qualifications

• B.S. Electrical Engineering with emphasis on Power Systems.
• 7+ years of substation design experience, either Physical or P&C.
• 2+ years of project engineering experience in an HV related role.
• Proficient in readings control schematics for HV breakers, Main Power Transformers, etc.
• Basic Knowledge of power system modeling such as load flow, insulation coordination, grounding, arc-flash, TOV, harmonics, etc.
• Basic understanding of grid integration requirements for renewables.
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead technical discussions among HV EPCs, Power Utilities, and internal stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize projects and tasks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee EPC contractor engineering design and construction activities for Solar, Wind, and BESS collector high voltage substations and transmission lines (35kV to 500kV).
• Establish and maintain relationships with high voltage contractors.
• Review Substation EPC designs for compliance with interconnection agreement requirements, applicable reliability standards, standard industry practices, etc.
• Provide design review and advice on any issues that appear technically incorrect or inconsistent with project documentation.
• Review power system studies such as load flows, short circuits, harmonics, TOV, insulation coordination, etc.
• Direct coordination with interconnection providers to design collector substations per Transmission Provider requirements.
• Support role during substation commissioning by reviewing apparatus testing and coordinating testing with utility and ISO.
• Work with a project team including project management, development, interconnection, real estate, permitting, attorneys, finance, and construction in the field.
• Travel and fieldwork 25%. Majority of projects are located in Eastern or Central US.

Skills

Substation design

HV systems

Project leadership

Communication

Grid integration

Organizational skills

Power systems

Education

B.S. Electrical Engineering, Power Systems

PE Licensure

Tools

ETAP

PLS-CADD

ASPEN

Job description

AES Corporation is seeking a senior substation engineer to oversee the HV design and construction of renewable energy substations and transmission assets in the Eastern US. You will manage EPC engagements, review designs, and ensure compliance with interconnection requirements.

The role emphasizes technical oversight, grid integration for renewables, and collaboration with utilities, EPCs, and internal teams, with significant field travel and leadership responsibilities.