Senior P&C Substation Engineer

NV5; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restricted stock units

Full benefits package (medical, dental

401(k) and PTO

Job summary

NV5 is seeking a talented electrical engineer to join as Substation Engineer, providing hands-on technical support on physical and protection & controls (P&C) projects. You will work with NV5 Substation Engineering leadership to ensure project success and deliver high-quality results in small project teams for our clients.

Requirements include 3+ years in Substation/Power Delivery, HV design experience (12kV–500kV), and a PE license or ability to obtain within 12 months.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in the Substation/Power Delivery field.
• Experience with high voltage substation design (12kV through 500kV) activities including one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, panel layouts, AC/DC schematics and wiring diagrams.
• PE license is a must or ability to obtain one within 12 months of start date.

Responsibilities

• Prepare conceptual designs and execution plans.
• Engineering/project cost estimates and schedules.
• Prepare construction drawings, documents, calculations, and studies for medium and high voltage substation projects.
• Responsible for technical delivery of power delivery engineering projects or tasks.
• Prepare calculations, studies, and reports for substation and power systems projects meeting internal and client standards.
• Work with multi-discipline project teams to execute substation projects.
• Provide weekly updates on milestone progress and timelines.

Skills

Power delivery

Substation design

Protection & Controls

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Relay settings

Power system calculations

Substation equipment knowledge

Job description

Position Summary

Substation Engineer - (Physical/P&C)

At NV5, we understand the intricacies of substation engineering and offer tailored expertise to address these challenges head‑on. Leveraging cutting‑edge technology and advanced methodologies, we provide comprehensive solutions to enhance substation performance and reliability.

By harnessing our expertise and cutting‑edge technology, NV5 empowers utility, renewable, telecommunication and industrial substations to overcome challenges, enhance reliability, and meet the demands of an evolving energy landscape.

We have an opportunity for a talented & ambitious electrical engineer to join us as our new Substation Engineer.

As our Substation Engineer, you will hands on with the technical support on both physical and protection & control (P&C) projects and will work closely with NV5 Substation Engineering leadership to ensure project success. You will be working in small project teams to provide exceptional customer service and quality in deliverables to our clients.

Responsibilities

Other responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Prepare conceptual designs and execution plans


• Engineering/project cost estimates and schedules


• Perform and document quality reviews for other engineers and designers.


• Prepare construction drawings, documents, calculations, and studies for medium and high voltage substation projects.


• Responsible for technical delivery of power delivery engineering projects or tasks.


• Prepare calculations, studies, and reports for substation and power systems projects meeting internal and client standards and requirements.


• Apply engineering design principles and practices including formulas.


• Work and coordinate with small multi-discipline (Civil, Structural, Physical, P&C, Transmission Line) project teams to execute substation projects.


• Responsible for providing weekly updates to Sr. team leaders on milestone progress, estimated completion dates including percent completion of activities and supporting information to monitor project progress.

Requirements

We are seeking the following qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in the Substation/Power Delivery field.


• Experience with high voltage substation design (12kV through 500kV) activities such as preparing one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, panel layouts, AC/DC schematics and wiring diagrams, physical layouts, electrical elevations, plans (equipment, grounding, and raceway), and bills of materials including selection of non-standard equipment.


• Ability to interpret and apply standards including IEEE, IEC, NESC, and client standards.


• PE license is a must or ability to obtain one within 12 months of start date.


• Experience with power system calculations (AC station service, DC battery sizing, and Voltage Drop/Cable Selection) is a plus.


• Experience with relay settings is a plus.


• Knowledge of substation physical equipment is a plus.


• Knowledge of Protection and Controls design is a must.


• B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.

Compensation: $85,000.00 to $97,000.00 per year

The pay range for this position in New York City is $85,000–$97,000 per year, depending on experience, skills, and qualifications. In addition, we offer restricted stock units, a full benefits package (medical, dental, life insurance, 401(k), PTO), and strong professional development opportunities.

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Benefits

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

• Competitive Salary


• Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance


• Employee Assistance Program


• Company paid Life & AD&D


• Company paid Disability


• 401K Plan


• Paid Holidays


• Paid Time Off

Company Overview

NV5 delivers technology-enabled engineering, consulting, and geospatial solutions that help clients plan, design, and optimize infrastructure, buildings, utilities, and environmental systems. We bring together technical expertise, data, and innovative thinking to create resilient, high-performance assets. As part of TiC Solutions, alongside Acuren, we share a purpose: to shape and strengthen the physical world.

Our work starts with our people. We invest in their growth and never compromise on safety. We work as one team across disciplines and geographies, bringing diverse perspectives and a shared purpose to complex challenges.

At NV5, we take pride in high-quality work that creates lasting value for our clients. We challenge the status quo, continuously improve, and turn insight into smarter designs, plans, and solutions. Join us to contribute your expertise and collaborate with our teams to help shape the infrastructure and systems the world relies on.