Senior/Lead Electrical Substation Engineer Post Date: Mar 31, 2026 Hybrid (Raleigh, NC)

EquaGen Engineers; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks a Senior Lead Electrical Substation Engineer to manage design projects in Raleigh, NC. The role requires extensive experience in substation electrical design for high voltage systems and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. Candidates should possess strong leadership abilities and familiarity with industry standards. The company offers comprehensive benefits, including relocation assistance, and is dedicated to a diverse workforce.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer is required.
• At least 7 years of experience in substation electrical design.
• Knowledge of engineering standards like NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE, and ANSI.

Responsibilities

• Lead design across various sectors including transmission and renewables.
• Technical ownership of high voltage substations designs.
• Review engineering work and lead projects during construction.

Skills

Electrical engineering design

High voltage systems

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Home Careers Senior Lead Electrical Substation Engineer

Location: Hybrid (Raleigh, NC)

Job Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this role include, but may not be limited to, the following:

• Lead electrical engineering design across market sectors including transmission (substations, OH/UG transmission systems, generator interconnections, interconnection strategy), power distribution (OH/UG power systems, substations, EV charging networks, microgrid design, etc.), and renewables (Solar PV, Battery Energy Storage Systems, Wind).
• Take technical ownership of all aspects of design for high voltage (4kV – 230kV) and EHV (above 230kV) substations:
  • Substation and switching station physical design, including air‑insulated substations (AIS), gas‑insulated substations (GIS), Flexible AC Transmission System (FACTS).
  • Substation general arrangement drawings, elevations, and sections.
  • Plan drawings such as grounding plans, raceway plans, cable tray plans.
  • Grounding plans, cable trough/conduit plans.
  • Specification for major primary equipment.
  • One‑line and three‑line diagrams.
  • Protective relay and metering diagrams.
  • AC/​DC schematics.
  • Panel layouts, equipment layouts and sectional views.
  • Connection diagrams.
  • Bill of Materials.
  • Cable schedules.
  • DC power distribution design.
  • Electrical lists – cable and conduit schedules, load list, equipment list.
  • Calculations – grounding analysis and design, cable sizing, conduit sizing, transformer sizing, battery sizing, lightning protection, bus bracing.
  • Power system studies (load flow, short circuit, protective coordination, arc flash analysis).
  • Lead projects during construction, start‑up, and commissioning.
  • Review engineering work performed by peers or consultants.
  • Occasional travel to client or project sites.
  • Focus on production of high‑quality work and support continuous improvement efforts.
  • Enjoy working in a fast‑paced environment on multiple projects.
  • Assist with identification of key client interests and drivers and may determine the key clients.

Qualifications

• A Licensed Professional Engineer is required.
• Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
• At least 7 years of experience performing substation electrical design and engineering for high voltage substations in the US across market sectors including transmission, power distribution and renewables.
• Knowledge of engineering standards including NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE and ANSI.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; fluent in English.

Additional Information

Relocation assistance will be provided if the candidate is willing to relocate to Raleigh, NC and report to the main office.

We offer our full‑time employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top‑tier medical, dental and vision plans, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, disability, 401(k) matching, and generous paid time off.

Equagen is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, or any other protected factor. EOE/M/F/V/D

Equagen is an SBA 8(a), CPUC, DBE, and nationally certified Minority‑owned Business Enterprises (MBE). Inc. magazine ranked Equagen No. 6 in the engineering sector on the 2023 Inc. 5000, its annual list of the fastest‑growing private companies in America. From its inception, Equagen has been dedicated to delivering high‑quality engineering, manufacturing and consulting services across the power (transmission and distribution as well as renewables), industrial and commercial sectors.