Senior Substation Electrical Engineer - Remote

Bowman Consulting; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and-dis

401(k) retirement savings with company

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Job summary

Bowman is seeking a Substation Electrical Engineer III to join our team remotely. The role provides advanced engineering expertise for planning, design, and execution of substation projects, leading complex efforts while ensuring safety, compliance, and alignment with company standards and long-term system strategy.

You will lead technical engineering on high‑complexity projects, mentor other engineers, and coordinate with cross‑functional teams and external firms to deliver high‑quality designs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• PE license strongly preferred; required for approval authority in some jurisdictions
• Deep knowledge of substation equipment, layouts, grounding, and protection interfaces
• Proficiency with engineering design and analysis software
• Strong working knowledge of utility standards and construction practices
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering document management systems

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering execution for new substations, major expansions, and system upgrades.
• Review and approve substation design packages, calculations, and specifications.
• Interpret and apply industry standards and codes (IEEE, ANSI, NESC, NEC) and internal design criteria.
• Support capital planning efforts through technical input, feasibility studies, and cost/schedule estimates.
• Coordinate engineering deliverables with Protection & Control, Transmission Line, Civil, Environmental, Construction, and Operations teams.
• Provide engineering support for outages, energized work planning, and emergency restoration as needed.

Job description

Bowman is seeking a Substation Electrical Engineer III to join our team remotely. The role provides advanced engineering expertise for planning, design, and execution of substation projects, leading complex efforts while ensuring safety, compliance, and alignment with company standards and long-term system strategy.

You will lead technical engineering on high‑complexity projects, mentor other engineers, and coordinate with cross‑functional teams and external firms to deliver high‑quality designs