Senior Substation Engineer

E∙PRO Engineering, LLC.; Oakland (ME); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

E·PRO Engineering, LLC seeks a Senior Substation Engineer to lead design, planning, and delivery of substations up to 345 kV for utility, renewable energy, and industrial clients across the United States. The role provides technical leadership on projects from distribution upgrades to transmission substations and ensures safe, compliant outcomes.

You will mentor junior engineers, coordinate cross-disciplinary teams, and develop scopes, execution plans, and budgets while delivering high-quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5–10 years of substation engineering and design experience.
• Experience with air-insulated substations up to 345 kV.
• Knowledge of substation layouts, grounding, lightning protection, control buildings, and AC/DC systems.
• Familiarity with NESC, IEEE, ANSI standards.
• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• PE license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop substation concepts, project scopes, execution plans, and cost estimates.
• Prepare physical design and construction packages for air-insulated substations up to 345 kV.
• Design substation layouts, grounding and lightning protection systems, control buildings, raceways, AC/DC auxiliary systems, and site plans.
• Perform engineering calculations and studies related to grounding, load analysis, equipment selection, and system performance.
• Prepare material lists, equipment specifications, and support procurement activities.
• Review engineering deliverables for quality, accuracy, and compliance.
• Serve as Lead Engineer or Project Engineer on assigned projects.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, protection and controls, transmission, telecommunications, and other engineering teams.
• Develop schedules, budgets, and resource plans while monitoring project performance.
• Lead meetings with clients, contractors, utilities, and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Project management

Leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

3D modeling software

Job description

E·PRO Engineering, LLC (E·PRO Engineering) is a certified Women Business Enterprise (WBE) that performs engineering and consulting work for other utility and industrial clients. Its owners and staff continue to provide high-quality services in innovative solutions, while giving challenging and rewarding career opportunities with a focus on woman participation in the utility industry.

E·PRO Engineering, LLC’s engineers have more than 110 years of collective engineering design and management experience in the transmission and distribution area.

The Senior Substation Engineer plays an important role in design, planning, and operation of electrical substationsthat are the chief support of power transmission and distribution systems.

The Senior Substation Engineer is responsible for the design, engineering, and delivery of electrical substation projects supporting utility, renewable energy, industrial, and infrastructure clients across the United States. This role provides technical leadership on projects ranging from distribution upgrades to transmission substations up to 345 kV, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop substation concepts, project scopes, execution plans, and cost estimates.
• Prepare physical design and construction packages for air-insulated substations up to 345 kV.
• Design substation layouts, grounding and lightning protection systems, control buildings, raceways, AC/DC auxiliary systems, and site plans.
• Perform engineering calculations and studies related to grounding, load analysis, equipment selection, and system performance.
• Prepare material lists, equipment specifications, and support procurement activities.
• Review engineering deliverables for quality, accuracy, and compliance.
• Serve as Lead Engineer or Project Engineer on assigned projects.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, protection and controls, transmission, telecommunications, and other engineering teams.
• Develop schedules, budgets, and resource plans while monitoring project performance.
• Lead meetings with clients, contractors, utilities, and internal stakeholders.

Construction & Field Support

• Provide engineering support during construction, testing, and commissioning.
• Conduct site visits, verify field conditions, and ensure installations meet design and regulatory requirements.
• Review contractor change requests, project progress, and equipment inspections.

Technical & Client Support

• Conduct feasibility, technical, and economic evaluations of design alternatives.
• Prepare reports, analyses, and recommendations for clients and management.
• Build strong client relationships and support proposal development and business growth initiatives.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications & Skills

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5-10 years of substation engineering and design experience.
• Experience with air-insulated substations up to 345 kV.
• Strong knowledge of substation layouts, grounding, lightning protection, control buildings, and AC/DC systems.
• Familiarity with NESC, IEEE, ANSI standards, and utility design practices.
• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Preferred

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain one.
• Experience with utilities, EPC firms, or power engineering consulting.
• Background in commissioning, testing, and field support.
• Experience with 3D modeling/design software.
• Understanding of protection and control systems.
• Experience supporting renewable energy interconnection projects.

E·PRO Engineering, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender identity, color, race, creed, national origin, or disability.