Senior Substation Engineer

Kapower; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K with company match

Parking & Transit Reimbursement

Paid Holidays & Flexible PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance

Job summary

K&A Power Group in Charlotte, NC seeks a Senior Substation Engineer to lead detailed substation design for utility projects. You will perform design packages, calculations, and material lists, coordinating with project managers and junior engineers to meet client scopes.

Requires a BSEE, 4+ years in substation design for utilities, EIT/PE preferred, knowledge of grounding, protection, and CDEGS/WinIGS; proficiency with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an accredited university.
• 4+ years of professional experience within substation design for electrical utilities.
• EIT certification or PE license preferred.
• Experience with protective relaying and/or P&C design is a plus.
• Familiarity with substation grounding and lightning protection.
• Past project experience working with large utilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Experience working with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, & CDEGS/WinIGS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Detailed design of Electrical Substations – includes execution/detailed design projects and project development/scoping
• Substation design including creation of construction drawing packages, calculations, and bill of materials
• QAQC on substation design packages including layouts, elevations, and conduit layouts
• Coordinate project work with project manager, engineering lead, and junior engineers
• Communicate project status and design questions with client partners
• Attend on-site meetings to support execution and development projects

Skills

4+ years experience

Substation design

Coordination

MS Office

Education

BSEE from accredited university

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

CDEGS/WinIGS

Job description

At K&A, our employees are at the heart of everything we do, driving our success through their talent, dedication, and passion.

K&A Power Group – is a privately held engineering firm delivering worldclass technical expertise and engineering excellence to power utility and industrial clients across the United States, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. We provide comprehensive consulting, engineering and design, program and project management, construction management, and EPC services, specializing in substation, transmission, distribution, and distributed energy resources.

We pride ourselves on attracting and developing top talent, building a culture of excellence, and building meaningful, long‑term relationships with our employees, clients and communities, wherever they are in the world.

Powered By Innovation, Passion, And Purpose.

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Senior Substation Engineer to join our team at K&A Power Group in Charlotte, NC. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects that make a real impact in the energy and utility sectors. You’ll be part of a dynamic, people-focused team where your expertise, ideas, and contributions will be valued and celebrated.

Job Overview:

Due to company growth, we are actively seeking an experienced Substation Design Engineer to join our team to perform and execute substation design projects.

Responsibilities and Duties:

The Substation Design Engineer will perform but are not limited to the following duties:

• Detailed design of Electrical Substations – Includes both execution/detailed design projects and project development/scoping
• Substation Design including the creation of substation construction drawing packages, engineering calculations, and developing bill of materials to meet client project scopes & demands
• Perform QAQC on substation physical design packages including general arrangement/physical and electrical layout, electrical equipment plans, elevation & section views, and below grade drawings & details
• Coordinate project work with K&A project manager, engineering lead, & junior engineers
• Communicate project status, updates, & design questions/issues with client partners
• Attend on-site meetings as required to support execution & development projects

Qualifications and Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an accredited university
• 4+ Years of professional experience within substation design for electrical utilities
• EIT certification or PE license preferred
• Experience with protective relaying and/or P&C design is a plus
• Familiarity with substation grounding and lightning protection
• Past project experience working with large utilities
• Proven experience in Substation Design should include: general arrangement, electrical equipment, plans, elevation and section views, station cable trays, conduit fill calcs, rigid bus calcs, grounding and conduit layouts
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Experience working with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, & CDEGS/WinIGS preferred

Salary Range: $120,000-160,000/year

Why Join K&A?

People-First Culture: We put our people at the center of everything we do, creating an environment where your professional and personal growth is a top priority.

Innovation & Learning: We encourage continuous learning and invest in your development through training, mentorship, and hands‑on experience.

Collaborative Team Environment: We believe in the power of collaboration and working together to achieve the best outcomes for our clients and employees.

Recognition & Growth: We’ve earned our reputation through uncompromising precision and a commitment to excellence. As an agile and fast‑growing company, we offer plenty of opportunities for your career advancement and growth.

Competitive Compensation & Benefits:

We offeracomprehensive benefits package for eligible classified employees, including but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care Spending Account
• 401K (Traditional and Roth with company match)
• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
• Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of employment
• Paid Holidays and Flexible PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Parking and Transit Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance

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The salary range for this role considers a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to technical ability, experience and training, licenses and certifications, and other related skillsets. The disclosed range is an estimate and has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.