Senior Substation Engineer

Brightsmith; United States; À distance; USD 120 000 - 185 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Relocation assistance

Remote work opportunities

Résumé du poste

Brightsmith, a growing US-based EPC contractor, seeks an experienced Substation Engineer to own HV design from concept through energization and to work closely with construction teams on large-scale power projects.

You will cover 12.47kV to 500kV packages, with relocation support and remote opportunities in Boise/Caldwell, Idaho. Candidates should have 5+ years of HV design experience; a PE license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years in substation engineering, ideally with utility/EPC exposure.
• Strong HV physical design experience for 115kV+ projects.
• Knowledge of IEEE, NESC, ANSI standards and P&C coordination.

Responsabilités

• Lead HV substation physical design, including general arrangements, equipment layouts, bus systems, grounding, and cable routing.
• Develop and review engineering calculations, equipment specifications, and construction-ready drawing packages.
• Work across Physical Design and Protection & Control (P&C), including schematics, wiring diagrams, relay panels, and control systems.
• Support generation interconnection projects, including geothermal, renewable energy, and other power generation facilities.
• Coordinate directly with civil, structural, construction, and procurement teams.
• Take ownership of assigned engineering packages from initial design through construction and energization.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers while taking on increasing technical responsibility.

Connaissances

Substation design

Protection & Control

HV design standards

AutoCAD

Power systems analysis

Lead / mentoring

Formation

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Outils

ETAP

SKM

CDEGS

Bentley Substation

AutoCAD

Description du poste

Remote / Boise, Idaho | $120k–$185k Base | Relocation Support Available

Brightsmith is partnered with a growing US-based EPC contractor delivering complex engineering and construction projects across power generation, energy infrastructure, and heavy industrial markets.

As they continue to expand their engineering capabilities, they're looking for experienced Substation Engineers who want more than simply producing designs. This is an opportunity to take genuine ownership of technically challenging projects, work directly alongside construction teams, and see your engineering designs through to energization.

With projects spanning high-voltage substations, geothermal power generation, renewable energy, and industrial infrastructure, the role offers strong technical variety and long-term progression.

The opportunity

You'll take responsibility for substation engineering and design packages across new and expanded substations ranging from 12.47kV to 500kV, working closely with engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams.

Depending on your experience, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Lead HV substation physical design, including general arrangements, equipment layouts, bus systems, grounding, and cable routing.
• Develop and review engineering calculations, equipment specifications, and construction-ready drawing packages.
• Work across Physical Design and Protection & Control (P&C), including schematics, wiring diagrams, relay panels, and control systems.
• Support generation interconnection projects, including geothermal, renewable energy, and other power generation facilities.
• Coordinate directly with civil, structural, construction, and procurement teams.
• Take ownership of assigned engineering packages from initial design through construction and energization.
• Support equipment selection, vendor coordination, technical reviews, and commissioning activities.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers while taking on increasing technical responsibility.

What they're looking for

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 5+ years of substation engineering experience, ideally within a utility, EPC, or engineering consulting environment.
• Strong background in HV substation Physical Design, including experience with 115kV+ projects.
• Working knowledge of Protection & Control engineering, including the ability to review and coordinate P&C deliverables.
• Experience producing detailed engineering calculations, drawings, and design packages.
• Familiarity with IEEE, NESC, ANSI, and utility engineering standards.
• Experience with AutoCAD or similar engineering design software.
• PE license preferred, or working toward professional licensure.
• Strong technical communication skills and the ability to work across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Additional experience that would be particularly valuable:

• Geothermal power generation or other generation interconnection projects.
• Hands‑on P&C engineering, relay protection, SCADA, or control systems.
• Experience with 230kV–500kV substations.
• ETAP, SKM, CDEGS, Bentley Substation, or similar engineering tools.

Why consider it?

This is an opportunity for an experienced engineer who wants to remain technically involved while taking on greater ownership and responsibility within a growing organization.

You’ll benefit from:

• Exposure to large-scale power generation, HV substations, and energy infrastructure projects.
• An integrated EPC environment, working directly with the teams responsible for building and commissioning your designs.
• The opportunity to work across both substation engineering and generation interconnection.
• Genuine project ownership, rather than being limited to one small part of the engineering process.
• A practical, entrepreneurial environment where engineers can make a visible impact.
• Strong opportunities for technical leadership and career progression as the engineering team expands.

Salary:

$120k–$185k base, depending on experience and technical background.

Location:

Boise / Caldwell, Idaho, with remote opportunities and relocation support available for suitable candidates.

If you're an experienced Substation Engineer looking for greater technical responsibility, interesting projects, and the opportunity to see your designs through to construction.