Senior Substation Engineer – Hybrid, High Impact

K&A Power; Orange (CT); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401K with company match

Paid Holidays & PTO

Parental Leave

Job summary

K&A Power Group in Orange, CT is seeking a Lead Substation Engineer to lead engineering performance across all project phases. You will guide design, budgeting, and contractor management, delivering high-quality substations for utilities and industrial clients.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in substation design, strong IEEE standards knowledge, and proficiency with SKM/ETAP/Easy Power. This hybrid role reports to the office Tuesday through Thursday in Connecticut.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• Eight (8) years of professional experience in substation design and engineering for electrical utilities.
• Knowledge of grounding studies and/or lightning protection is a plus.
• Familiarity with IEEE Standards as they pertain to substations.
• Experience with power analysis software (SKM/ETAP/Easy Power).

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering efforts across scoping, budgeting, conceptual engineering, contract management, and design.
• Perform standard and complex engineering analyses and calculations.
• Create conceptual designs based on Avangrid standards and oversee external detailed designers.
• Ensure designs meet applicable codes and standards; mentor team members.

Skills

Substation design

IEEE standards

Power analysis software

Mentorship

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (ABET accredited)

Tools

SKM

ETAP

Easy Power

Job description

K&A Power Group in Orange, CT is seeking a Lead Substation Engineer to lead engineering performance across all project phases. You will guide design, budgeting, and contractor management, delivering high-quality substations for utilities and industrial clients.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in substation design, strong IEEE standards knowledge, and proficiency with SKM/ETAP/Easy Power. This hybrid role reports to the office Tuesday through Thursday in Connecticut.