Senior Substation Engineer — Lead Design & Projects (Remote)

Power System Engineering Inc; Cincinnati (OH); Remote; USD 113,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing bonus

401(k) with employer matching

Cell phone reimbursement

Healthcare benefits including HSA/FSAs

Job summary

Power System Engineering Inc. is seeking a Senior Substation Engineer to lead substation design projects, gaining exposure to engineering, project management, and client collaboration.

The role may be based in Arden Hills, MN or other PSE locations; fully remote arrangements are possible for the right candidate. The position requires 5+ years in transmission, distribution, or substation engineering and PE licensure or progression toward it.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred but not required).
• PE license or ability to obtain.
• 5+ years of experience in transmission, distribution, or substation engineering.
• Strong knowledge of substation design, protection & control systems, and utility operations.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Adobe Acrobat/Bluebeam, MS Excel and MS Word.

Responsibilities

• Lead substation engineering projects, including brownfield design, physical design, and protection & control systems.
• Develop engineering designs and drawings (one-line/three-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, AC/DC schematics).
• Provide technical consulting across substation design, system support, and utility operations.
• Manage projects from design through construction, including budgeting, scheduling, and client communication.
• Collaborate with internal teams, clients, and contractors to ensure successful project delivery.
• Conduct site visits for inspections, construction oversight, and quality assurance.
• Support construction activities, including installation coordination, testing, and commissioning of electrical facilities.
• Perform technical reviews and quality control to ensure compliance with standards and client requirements.

Skills

Electric utility systems

Substation design

Protection & control

Overcurrent coordination

AutoCAD/Bluebeam/MS Excel

NEC/IEEE/ANSI standards

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

PE license or ability to obtain

5+ years transmission/distribution/substation experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Acrobat/Bluebeam

MS Excel & MS Word

Job description

Power System Engineering Inc. is seeking a Senior Substation Engineer to lead substation design projects, gaining exposure to engineering, project management, and client collaboration.

The role may be based in Arden Hills, MN or other PSE locations; fully remote arrangements are possible for the right candidate. The position requires 5+ years in transmission, distribution, or substation engineering and PE licensure or progression toward it.