Senior HV Substation Engineer – HVDC Leader (Employee-Owned)

EXP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement benefits

Vacation time

Job summary

EXP is looking for a Senior / Principal High-Voltage & HVDC Substation Electrical Engineer in Washington, DC. The role involves leading the design of HVDC systems and providing technical authority on utility-scale projects up to 765 kV. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience, a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, and strong skills in HV systems. This position offers a competitive salary range of $120,000 to $190,000, along with comprehensive benefits, fostering career growth and technical excellence.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in high-voltage and extra-high-voltage substation engineering.
• Demonstrated experience serving as project engineer or technical authority on multiple projects.
• Strong understanding of the U.S. energy and utility market.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and electrical reviews for HVDC and FACTS substations up to 765 kV.
• Provide technical leadership on insulation coordination and safety requirements.
• Develop high-voltage design deliverables including one-line diagrams and control philosophies.

Skills

HV and EHV transmission systems design

HVDC and FACTS projects

Electrical engineering

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (Power Systems preferred)

Tools

ETAP

PSS®E

PSCAD

Job description

EXP is looking for a Senior / Principal High-Voltage & HVDC Substation Electrical Engineer in Washington, DC. The role involves leading the design of HVDC systems and providing technical authority on utility-scale projects up to 765 kV. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience, a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, and strong skills in HV systems. This position offers a competitive salary range of $120,000 to $190,000, along with comprehensive benefits, fostering career growth and technical excellence.