Senior Substation Design Engineer

United Grid Solutions in; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Pike Engineering in Fort Mill, SC is seeking a senior substation engineer to lead design, analysis, and supervision of transmission substation projects, energy storage, and solar facilities.

The role requires 8+ years of experience, PE license, ABET-accredited degree, and proven ability to manage scopes, schedules, budgets, and teams while collaborating with clients and contractors. You will develop technical specifications and perform grounding studies to ensure compliance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of engineering experience in a substation environment.
• Experience with utility substation and transmission line projects preferred.
• PE license required or pursuing licensure.

Responsibilities

• Lead discipline work for projects and perform responsible charge engineering duties.
• Create processes for substation physical design scopes, estimates, budgets, and schedules.
• Develop grounding studies and designs and perform related reports.
• Review and mentor junior staff, ensure design accuracy and adherence to standards.
• Collaborate with disciplines, contractors, and clients on site visits and problem solving.

Skills

Substation design

Protection & control basics

Project management

Grounding studies

Team leadership

QA/QC processes

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Job description

Pike Engineering in Fort Mill, SC is seeking a senior substation engineer to lead design, analysis, and supervision of transmission substation projects, energy storage, and solar facilities.

The role requires 8+ years of experience, PE license, ABET-accredited degree, and proven ability to manage scopes, schedules, budgets, and teams while collaborating with clients and contractors. You will develop technical specifications and perform grounding studies to ensure compliance.