Senior Substation Engineer — HV Design & Grid Integration

EDF Renewable Energy

San Diego (CA)

Hybrid

USD 107,200 - 178,600

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentives
Health coverage
401k matching
Parental leave
Learning & career development
Mentorship programs

Job summary

EDF Renewable Energy in North America is seeking a Senior Substation Engineer to lead substation design across our solar, wind, and storage projects. You will ensure designs meet utility standards and codes, with hands-on oversight of high‑voltage engineering, protection, and studies.

Based in a hybrid role, you will split time between office and site visits, mentoring junior engineers, coordinating with external resources, and driving continuous improvements while supporting project teams from

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Minimum 7 years of hands-on experience in substation design.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license highly preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead substation and transmission line engineering across EDF projects.
  • Provide technical leadership and resolve design issues during project implementation.
  • Coordinate internal and external resources; review specifications and deliverables.
  • Support procurement reviews and vendor submittals for HV equipment.
  • Collaborate with construction and O&M teams on design matters.

Skills

Substation design
Protection & control
HV engineering
Electrical studies
Project leadership
Mentorship
Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP
ASPEN
PSCAD

Job description

EDF Renewable Energy in North America is seeking a Senior Substation Engineer to lead substation design across our solar, wind, and storage projects. You will ensure designs meet utility standards and codes, with hands-on oversight of high‑voltage engineering, protection, and studies.

Based in a hybrid role, you will split time between office and site visits, mentoring junior engineers, coordinating with external resources, and driving continuous improvements while supporting project teams from

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