Senior Substation Engineer

Jobgether; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

PTO & holidays

Employee ownership program

401(k) match

Remote work within United States

Travel up to 10%

Job summary

Jobgether, on behalf of a partner company, seeks a Senior Substation Engineer in the United States. This remote role within the U.S.

offers occasional travel (10% or less) and focuses on utility-scale and distributed energy projects across solar, wind, storage, microgrids, EV and data center demands. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop reliable, safe, and cost-effective electrical systems, apply AI-driven tools, and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Requires a BS in Electrical Engineering and six+ years in utilities, energy, or renewables.
• Active PE license and US residence.
• Strong understanding of power systems, grid operations, and renewable technologies (PV, wind, storage).
• Experience designing, reviewing, and checking high-voltage substation drawings and docs.
• Familiarity with industry standards, codes, and construction practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop initial substation design concepts and oversee detailed design for utility and renewable projects.
• Prepare substation layouts, single-line diagrams, grounding, protection, and cable schedules.
• Contribute to generation, transmission, and distribution system designs including solar, wind, and storage.
• Review designs, equipment specs, and vendor documentation for EPC projects.
• Develop technical specs for major electrical equipment and ensure alignment with standards.
• Coordinate with civil/structural teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Independently perform design development, analysis and reviews with high quality.
• Leverage AI and automation to enhance engineering quality and productivity.

Skills

Power systems

Substation design

Engineering software

Professional Engineer

Team collaboration

AI/automation tools

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electrical power analysis software

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Substation Engineer based in the United States.Join an innovative engineering team working to modernize the electrical grid and support the transition to a more sustainable energy future. In this role, you will lead and contribute to detailed substation design projects supporting utility-scale and distributed energy infrastructure. Your work will span renewable energy technologies, including solar, wind, battery energy storage systems, microgrids, and emerging power demands from EV and data center infrastructure. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop reliable, safe, and cost-effective electrical systems that meet technical standards and client needs. This position offers the opportunity to influence critical energy infrastructure while applying advanced engineering methods, new technologies, and responsible AI-driven tools. The role is remote within the United States, with occasional travel of 10% or less.

Accountabilities

• Develop initial substation design concepts and oversee the preparation, review, and verification of detailed electrical engineering designs for utility and renewable energy projects.
• Prepare and review substation layouts, elevations, single-line diagrams, grounding grid designs, lightning protection systems, AC/DC control schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, raceway arrangements, and bills of materials.
• Contribute to electrical design for generation, transmission, and distribution systems, including solar, wind, battery storage, underground distribution, industrial facilities, and grid integration.
• Review substation and collection system designs, EPC requests for proposals, equipment specifications, and vendor proposals, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Develop technical specifications for major electrical equipment, ensuring alignment with customer requirements, applicable standards, codes, and construction practices.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, transmission, and power system studies teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions.
• Independently perform design development, engineering analysis, and technical reviews while maintaining high standards of accuracy and quality.
• Manage assigned project deliverables to meet deadlines, budgets, quality expectations, and client objectives.
• Responsibly leverage AI and automation tools to enhance engineering quality, productivity, and innovation.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least six years of electrical engineering experience in utilities, energy systems, renewable energy, or a related sector.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license and residence in the United States.
• Strong understanding of power systems, grid operations, utility infrastructure, and renewable energy technologies, including solar PV, wind, and battery energy storage.
• Demonstrated experience developing, designing, reviewing, and checking detailed engineering drawings and documentation for high-voltage substations.
• Familiarity with industry-standard analytical tools and engineering software used in electrical power and substation design.
• Knowledge of applicable electrical standards, industry codes, and construction practices.
• Experience reviewing substation and collection system designs, equipment specifications, and vendor documentation.
• Strong collaboration, communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent attention to detail, adaptability, initiative, and a willingness to learn new technologies and engineering methods.
• Ability to use AI and automation tools responsibly to improve technical quality, efficiency, and innovation.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, with 100% of employee premiums covered.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Employee ownership opportunity through a share participation program.
• 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match of up to 4%, fully vested from day one.
• Opportunity to collaborate with experienced industry professionals on innovative energy and grid modernization projects.
• Remote work within the United States.
• Occasional travel, expected to be 10% or less.