Senior-Principal Substation Physical Engineer

Enercon Services, Inc.; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 93,100 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Enercon Services, Inc. is seeking a Substation Engineer to join our team in Overland Park, Kansas. In this role, you will develop electric substation drawings and ensure quality assurance throughout the design process. You’ll collaborate with internal teams to adhere to industry standards and provide technical support during construction.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, over 6 years of experience, and familiarity with software tools such as MicroStation and AutoCAD. This position offers a compensation range of USD $93,100.00 - USD $170,000.00 per year.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S., and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in substation engineering with a focus on physical design.
• Familiarity with substation design parameters and project execution.
• Must be self-driven with strong time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop electric substation drawings and layouts.
• Perform substation design calculations and analysis.
• Ensure accurate and timely delivery of design work.
• Provide on-site technical support during construction.

Skills

Substation engineering

MicroStation

AutoCAD

IEEE standards

NESC familiarity

Time management

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Overview

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—one 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.

Locations

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

Responsibilities

• 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: Provide 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 the electric utility industry, preferably in a 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 - USD $170,000.00 /Yr.

Additional Information

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.