Senior Substation Engineer — HV/MV for Hyperscale DCs

Switch; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture of Karma

Flexible work options

Industry-leading designs

Generous benefits

Job summary

Switch is seeking a Senior Substation Engineer to lead the design and delivery of HV/MV substations for hyperscale data centers. You will collaborate with utilities, consultants, vendors, and internal teams to ensure reliable power delivery and compliant designs.

The role requires strong technical judgment, effective communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects, with up to 25% travel. A PE license and a degree are required, with 4–7 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and PE license required.
• 4–7 years of electrical power or utility engineering experience.
• Experience designing HV/MV substations and interconnection infrastructure.
• Knowledge of protection and control systems for high/medium voltage.
• Familiarity with NEC, NFPA, ANSI, UL and utility design standards.
• Experience coordinating with utilities, AHJs, engineering consultants and construction teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of HV/MV substation projects supporting hyperscale data centers.
• Manage multiple substation and utility interconnection projects from design through construction support.
• Coordinate with utilities, consultants, vendors, and internal teams to align project requirements and schedules.
• Develop and maintain HV/MV Basis of Design documents, specifications, and engineering standards.
• Review electrical and structural engineering designs for technical accuracy and compliance.
• Evaluate protection and control system designs for performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• Prepare and review RFPs for engineering consultants and equipment vendors.
• Review engineering calculations, studies, and design alternatives to support project decisions.
• Participate in site visits, construction reviews, and coordination with Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
• Identify opportunities to improve quality, consistency, cost, and delivery across substation projects.
• Support cross-functional teams during design, construction, testing, and turnover activities.

Skills

Technical coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

ETAP

SKM

Bluebeam

Excel

Smartsheet

Microsoft Office

Job description

Switch is seeking a Senior Substation Engineer to lead the design and delivery of HV/MV substations for hyperscale data centers. You will collaborate with utilities, consultants, vendors, and internal teams to ensure reliable power delivery and compliant designs.

The role requires strong technical judgment, effective communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects, with up to 25% travel. A PE license and a degree are required, with 4–7 years of relevant experience.