Senior Substation Design Engineer (500 kV & Renewables)

Sterling Engineering; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with generous company match

Profit sharing

Paid time off & holidays

Employer-paid life, AD&D & disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Mental health & work-life resources

Career growth with a top EPC contract

Job summary

Sterling Engineering seeks an Engineer III or IV – Physical Substation to support the design of utility-scale substations for renewable energy and battery storage projects up to 500 kV. Lead physical substation design efforts and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for large utility customers across the United States, with consideration for level based on experience.

The role offers growth opportunities and requires strong communication, QA/QC, and design optimization skills.

Qualifications

• BSEE or ABET-accredited program (required).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Experience designing utility-scale substations and power systems.
• Ability to travel up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Design medium- and high-voltage substations for renewable energy, storage, and transmission up to 500 kV.
• Develop physical substation layouts, equipment arrangements, and detailed design packages.
• Coordinate with Design Phase Managers, Project Managers, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Perform engineering calculations, studies, and QA/QC reviews.
• Develop technical specifications and fabrication/construction packages.
• Review vendor quotations and equipment selections.
• Provide technical support for proposals, procurement, construction, and field activities.
• Mentor junior engineers and lead large design projects.
• Verify construction activities comply with drawings, standards, and safety requirements.
• Support multiple projects while maintaining schedules, budgets and quality objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD

CDEGS

Procore

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Sterling Engineering seeks an Engineer III or IV – Physical Substation to support the design of utility-scale substations for renewable energy and battery storage projects up to 500 kV. Lead physical substation design efforts and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for large utility customers across the United States, with consideration for level based on experience.

The role offers growth opportunities and requires strong communication, QA/QC, and design optimization skills.