Senior Substation Electrical Engineer

Arcadis; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 97,600 - 168,360; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid parental leave

20 days PTO per year

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a highly motivated Senior Substation Electrical Engineer to join the Power Delivery team in Hanover, Maryland. The role involves overseeing the engineering and design of substation projects and ensuring quality assurance standards are met. This position requires strong collaboration with various engineering teams and direct client engagement.

The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience in substation projects, a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, and proficiency in engineering software such as AutoCAD. The role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and PTO.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience within substation projects from 4 kV to 500 kV.
• Experience with physical layouts, sections & elevations, bus configurations, grounding, and all aspects of substation design.
• Proficient in engineering software to complete substation design.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for engineering, design, and delivery of substation projects.
• Lead preparation of project estimates and client engagement.
• Mentor junior team members and conduct quality assurance.

Skills

Autocad

SKM/ETAP

CDEGS/WinIGS

Substation engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Arcadis is currently seeking a highly motivated Senior Substation Electrical Engineer to join the Power Delivery team. Arcadis’ Power Delivery group partners with clients to provide comprehensive plans that incorporate all aspects of their projects. This senior technical position requires direct client engagement and coordination with project management, engineering, proposal management, and business development. The incumbent will ensure project execution in accordance with all applicable codes and standards, including Safety, Environmental, Quality Assurance, and Quality Control. The role involves close collaboration with other Power Delivery departments such as Transmission Engineering, Distribution Engineering, Protection & Control Engineering, EV Technology, and System Planning and Studies teams.

Role Accountabilities

• Responsible for engineering, detail design, studies, and delivery of substation physical electrical projects on transmission and distribution substations at voltages from 4 kV to 500 kV with quality, schedule, and safe design in mind.
• Independently perform engineering and detail design drawings, studies and analysis, prepare bidding documents and specifications, bills of materials, shop drawing review, procurement, and construction documents.
• Lead and participate in the preparation of project estimates, engineering estimates, and proposals, as well as client engagement and business development activities.
• Coordinate closely with civil, structural, high‑voltage P&C electrical, telecommunications, geotechnical engineers to develop complete Issuance for Construction design packages.
• Act as Project Manager, Proposal Manager, and Technical Lead to support services and plan, develop, and grow power delivery client goals and business growth for the region.
• Serve as a mentor to junior team members. Conduct quality assurance/quality control on the work of other electrical engineers, designers, or technicians. Participate in meetings with clients, contractors, and vendors to support business development and project execution.

Qualifications & Experience

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience within substation projects from 4 kV to 500 kV, able to execute and deliver complete substation packages under minimal supervision.
• Experience with key considerations for substation physical layouts, sections & elevations, bus configurations, cable and conduit sizing, grounding, control building, lighting & lightning, and all aspects of HV and EHV substation engineering & design and studies.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and SKM/ETAP, CDEGS/WinIGS, and other engineering software to complete substation design.
• Design experience adhering to National Electrical Code, National Electric Safety Code, IEEE codes and standards, and county, city, and state codes, ordinances and standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• PE license.
• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.

Salary range for this position is $97,600 – $168,360. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project, and location.

Arcadis offers benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions, including medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401(k), STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program, and optional benefits such as wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 20 days PTO that accrue per year.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.