Senior Substation Design Engineer — Remote Lead

PTR Global; Johnston (RI); Remote; USD 103,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K contributions

Job summary

PTR Global is seeking a Substation Owner’s Engineer to provide technical leadership for electric utility substation projects. You will oversee design and construction activities, review contractor work, and ensure compliance with safety and engineering standards.

The role focuses on substations design, drawings, BOMs, feasibility studies, and estimation packages, with remote work flexibility and occasional field visits within the client’s service territory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; Electrical preferred, Mechanical or Civil also considered.
• Minimum 5 years of experience designing electric utility substations.
• Experience with transmission and distribution substations and BOMs.
• Ability to read, interpret, and review electrical engineering drawings.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and knowledge of NESC.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Owner’s Engineer and technical lead for substation projects.
• Coordinate engineering activities with internal design teams and external contractors.
• Review designs, drawings, specs, and deliverables for accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure designs meet safety and industry standards and project objectives.
• Travel to project sites as required for field assessments and construction support.
• Prepare estimates, feasibility studies, and estimation packages.

Skills

Technical communication

Project coordination

Leadership

Reading electrical drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Electrical Engineering preferred

Mechanical or Civil acceptable

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

PTR Global is seeking a Substation Owner’s Engineer to provide technical leadership for electric utility substation projects. You will oversee design and construction activities, review contractor work, and ensure compliance with safety and engineering standards.

The role focuses on substations design, drawings, BOMs, feasibility studies, and estimation packages, with remote work flexibility and occasional field visits within the client’s service territory.