Senior Substation Engineer, HV/MV Hyperscale Data Centers

Switch; Las Vegas (NV); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Generous benefits package

Job summary

Switch is seeking a Senior Substation Engineer to design and deliver HV/MV substations and interconnection infrastructure for hyperscale data centers in the United States. You will lead multiple projects from design through construction, coordinating with utilities, consultants, vendors, and internal teams to ensure safety, reliability, and schedule adherence.

You will apply your PE credentials and electrical engineering expertise to develop basis of design documents, review protective relay and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 4–7 years of experience in electrical power or utility engineering.
• Experience designing HV/MV substations and utility interconnection infrastructure.
• Understanding of protection and control systems for MV/HV applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of HV/MV substation projects for hyperscale data centers.
• Manage multiple substation and utility interconnection projects from design through construction support.
• Coordinate with utilities, consultants, vendors, and internal teams on requirements and schedules.
• Develop and maintain HV/MV Basis of Design documents, specifications, and standards.
• Review electrical/structural designs for technical accuracy and compliance.
• Review protection and control system designs for performance and reliability.
• Prepare and review RFPs for consultants and equipment vendors.
• Support site visits, construction reviews, and coordination with AHJs.

Skills

Clear communication

Strong technical judgment

Multitasking

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety focus

Problem solving

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 design and deliver HV/MV substations and interconnection infrastructure for hyperscale data centers in the United States. You will lead multiple projects from design through construction, coordinating with utilities, consultants, vendors, and internal teams to ensure safety, reliability, and schedule adherence.

You will apply your PE credentials and electrical engineering expertise to develop basis of design documents, review protective relay and