Senior Substation Engineer

Jobtailor; Arizona; On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead the design lifecycle for high-voltage substations under EPC contracts in the United States. You will guide development, design, and installation, while overseeing construction and commissioning of substation equipment and systems.

The role requires extensive experience, strong understanding of HV equipment, and the ability to manage risks and collaborate across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• FE and/or EIT registration.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in substation engineering.
• Proficient in substation design software.
• Knowledge of transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear, and protective relays (15kV–500kV).
• Familiarity with IEEE, NESC, ANSI, and NEC standards.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% to project sites.
• PE license preferred.
• Knowledge of electric transmission systems and design.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Adaptable to a high-growth company.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and deliver high-quality work in tight timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design life cycle of high-voltage substations under EPC contracts, including studies, procurements, and construction deliverables.
• Provide technical guidance for development, design, and installation of substations.
• Oversee construction, installation, and commissioning of substation equipment and systems.
• Identify project execution risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Lead initiatives to improve program-level execution success.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to substation operations.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and contractors to meet timelines and budgets.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, and project documentation.
• Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Provide technical support and training to junior engineers and field personnel.
• Support design and execution of utility infrastructure and delivery of utility capacity for data center campuses.

Skills

High-Voltage Substation Design

Substation Equipment Knowledge

Project Execution Risk Management

Substation Design Software Proficiency

PE License

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

FE/EIT registration

Engineer in Training (EIT)

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Tools

Substation Design Software

Job description

• Lead the design life cycle of high-voltage substations under EPC contracts, including studies, procurements, and construction deliverables


• Provide technical guidance and decisions for the development, design, and installation of high-voltage substations


• Oversee construction, installation, and commissioning of substation equipment and systems


• Identify project execution risks and develop mitigation plans


• Lead operational initiatives to improve program-level execution success


• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to substation operations


• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and contractors to meet project timelines and budgets


• Prepare technical reports, specifications, and project documentation


• Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and regulatory requirements


• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations


• Provide technical support and training to junior engineers and field personnel


• Support the design and execution of QTS utility infrastructure and delivery of utility capacity for data center campuses

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field


• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) and/or Engineer in Training (EIT) registration


• Minimum of 10 years of experience in substation engineering or a related field


• Proficient in substation design software


• Strong knowledge of substation equipment, including transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear, and protective relays, covering 15kV through 500kV


• Familiarity with industry standards and codes, including IEEE, NESC, ANSI, and NEC


• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail


• Willingness to travel up to 25% to project sites as needed


• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred


• Knowledge of electric transmission systems and design


• Strong verbal and written communication skills


• Strong interpersonal skills


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team


• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing situations at a high-growth company


• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and deliver high-quality work in tight timeframes

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in high-voltage substation design, construction, and compliance with industry standards. Capable of leading project execution, providing technical guidance, and ensuring safety and regulatory adherence.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• High-Voltage Substation Design


• Substation Equipment Knowledge


• Project Execution Risk Management


• Professional Engineer (PE) License


• Substation Design Software Proficiency

Hard Skills

• Substation Design


• Electrical Engineering


• Technical Report Preparation


• Troubleshooting


• Project Documentation


• Electric Transmission Systems Design


• Regulatory Compliance


• Mitigation Planning


• Construction Oversight


• Technical Guidance

Soft Skills

• Problem-Solving


• Attention to Detail


• Verbal Communication


• Written Communication


• Interpersonal Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)


• Engineer in Training (EIT)


• Professional Engineer (PE) License

Industry Keywords

• EPC Contracts


• IEEE Standards


• NESC Standards


• ANSI Standards


• NEC Standards


• High-Voltage Systems


• Substation Operations


• Environmental Compliance


• Health and Safety Regulations


• Utility Infrastructure