Senior-Principal Substation Physical Engineer

ENERCON; Florida; Hybrid; USD 93,100 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ENERCON is looking for a Substation Engineer – Physical Design based in Florida. As part of the Power Delivery group, you'll design substation layouts, run analyses, and fine-tune relay settings. With a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering required, candidates should have at least 6 years of relevant experience.

This role involves developing technical documentation, ensuring quality delivery, and providing field support. A competitive compensation range of $93,100 – $170,000 per year applies, along with benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in Substation engineering, with a focus on physical design projects.
• Familiarity with NESC, IEEE, and other applicable codes.
• Strong understanding of substation physical design parameters.

Responsibilities

• Develop electric substation drawings including General Arrangements and Elevations.
• Perform substation design calculations and analysis.
• Provide on-site technical support for construction and commissioning.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Time Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Our Substation Group is at the forefront of the energy transition, tackling real‑world challenges as the grid evolves. With the rapid growth of smart home technology, electric vehicles, battery energy storage, and renewable energy sources, we’re facing a new era of power systems – defined by multi‑directional power flows, advanced data acquisition, and dynamic load management. Join us as we help redefine how energy is delivered, managed, and sustained for generations to come.

Due to continued growth, our Power Delivery group is seeking a Substation Engineer – Physical Design in one of the following office locations:

• Dallas, TX
• Houston, TX
• Orlando, FL
• Tampa, FL
• Palm Beach Gardens, FL
• Overland Park, KS
• Kennesaw, GA
• Remote

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Responsibilities

Imagine a day where you’re designing the backbone of the power grid—drafting substation layouts, running protection and grounding analyses, and fine‑tuning relay settings that keep energy flowing safely. You collaborate with engineers across disciplines, solve real‑world challenges, and see your designs come to life in the field. Every detail you contribute will help power entire communities safely, reliably, and sustainably.

• Substation Design & Drafting: Develop electric substation drawings, including General Arrangements, Elevations, Conduit Plans/Details, Grounding Plans/Details, Foundation Plans, Lightning Protection plans, and control building layouts. Work closely with the Civil Engineering department to develop substation foundation and structure detail drawings.
• Engineering Analysis & Calculations: Perform substation design calculations and analysis such as ground grid analysis and design, lightning protection, voltage drop, and conduit fill.
• Technical Documentation & Specifications: Develop technical equipment and construction specifications and work scopes.
• Collaboration & Quality Assurance: Work closely with peers to ensure accurate and on‑time delivery of electrical design that meets client and industry standards, specifications, and good engineering practices.
• Field Support: Providing on‑site technical support for select ENERCON clients during construction and commissioning as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET‑accredited university.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in Substation engineering, with a primary focus on executing substation physical design projects.
• Familiarity with substation physical design parameters and associated information needed to complete design.
• Experience with MicroStation and AutoCAD.
• Strong familiarity with NESC, IEEE, and other applicable codes and standards.
• Willingness to enter energized electric substations with proper training and PPE.
• Must be self‑driven in time management to meet deadlines and provide accurate deliverables, with the ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Must be proficient with typical office software including Microsoft Windows and Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Willingness to travel for client site visits and project meetings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in electric utility industry, preferably in fast‑paced consulting environment.
• 500kV substation engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, with active NCEES record for reciprocity.
• Field testing/commissioning experience.
• AutoCAD Electrical design experience.

Compensation Range

USD $93,100.00 – $170,000.00 per year.

Additional Information

ENERCON Services, Inc. (ENERCON) is powered by people who make a difference. We offer rewarding careers in a culture built on excellence, innovation, and growth.

Please CLICK HERE to learn more about the potential Benefits you may be eligible to receive with this role and working here at ENERCON.

The compensation range listed is a good‑faith estimate of the compensation expected for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on job‑related skills, experience, geographic location, and internal equity.

Some positions may be performed remotely in one or more U.S. states. Compensation is aligned with applicable pay transparency requirements and reflects expected compensation at the time of posting.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer sponsorship. Employment is contingent upon passing pre‑employment and random drug/alcohol screenings, background checks, and annual motor vehicle record reviews per company and client policies.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.