Senior Substation Design Engineer - Remote

CEI; Johnston (RI); Remote; USD 96,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Job summary

CEI is seeking a Senior Substation Design Engineer to support electric utility substation programs through the full project lifecycle. This role is primarily remote with periodic onsite visits for field walk-downs and project support, coordinating engineering inputs across teams and external partners.

You will lead design oversight, develop estimates, and ensure adherence to safety standards while delivering on schedule. Requires 5+ years in substation design and US work authorization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience designing electric utility substations (substation design experience is required).
• Experience with bills of materials and transmission/distribution substation design practices.
• Ability to prepare estimates, feasibility studies, and technical reports/packages.
• Working knowledge of National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and standard desktop productivity tools.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and technical documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver work on schedule with limited oversight.
• Ability to travel to job sites as needed; valid driver’s license required.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the client.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution, review, and technical oversight of substation design deliverables produced by external design partners and/or internal design teams.
• Serve as the owner’s engineer representative for substation projects, coordinating engineering inputs across multiple functional groups.
• Develop and review estimates, feasibility studies, and technical evaluation packages to support scope, schedule, and budget decisions.
• Guide design progress through established workflows, checkpoints, and required criteria to ensure completeness and constructability.
• Review drawing sets and design documentation for accuracy, readability, and adherence to specifications and industry standards.
• Support construction execution by reviewing field issues, responding to engineering challenges, and coordinating with field personnel as needed.
• Promote and reinforce a strong safety culture, including compliance with safety and industrial hygiene practices.

Skills

Substation design

NESC knowledge

Technical documentation

Communication

Project coordination

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering (Electrical preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

CEI is seeking a Senior Substation Design Engineer to support electric utility substation programs through the full project lifecycle. This role is primarily remote with periodic onsite visits for field walk-downs and project support, coordinating engineering inputs across teams and external partners.

You will lead design oversight, develop estimates, and ensure adherence to safety standards while delivering on schedule. Requires 5+ years in substation design and US work authorization.