Senior Substation Design Engineer | Grid Upgrades

Electric Power Systems; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Life and disability insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Supplemental insurance plans

Job summary

Electric Power Systems, Inc. is seeking a Senior Substation Engineer to join our team in Olympia, WA (also Palmer or Juneau, AK). You will lead substation design, planning, and analysis for new construction and upgrades on North American projects.

The ideal candidate holds a BSEE from ABET-accredited program, has 7+ years of substation design experience, and is proficient with relevant codes (IEEE, NESC, NEC). A PE license is a plus or willingness to obtain.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited BSEE degree.
• 7+ years of substation design experience.
• PE license is a plus (or willingness to obtain).
• Familiarity with IEEE, NESC, NEC codes.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Designing and reviewing substation layouts, plans and profiles, one-lines, three-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, grounding layouts and protective device drawings.
• Performing engineering studies: short-circuit, grounding, voltage drop, equipment rating.
• Developing technical specifications for procurement and construction.
• Coordinating with clients, vendors and internal teams to manage design deliverables.
• Conducting field inspections and supporting troubleshooting efforts.
• Tracking project status, responding to client feedback, and ensuring design accuracy.

Skills

Substation design

Engineering analysis

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Electric Power Systems, Inc. is seeking a Senior Substation Engineer to join our team in Olympia, WA (also Palmer or Juneau, AK). You will lead substation design, planning, and analysis for new construction and upgrades on North American projects.

The ideal candidate holds a BSEE from ABET-accredited program, has 7+ years of substation design experience, and is proficient with relevant codes (IEEE, NESC, NEC). A PE license is a plus or willingness to obtain.