Senior Substation Engineer - Lead Design & Projects (Remote Eligible)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing bonus

401(k) plan with employer match

Cell phone reimbursement

Health, HSA, dental, vision, FSA & DCA

Life insurance & disability

EAP

Paid time off & holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Power System Engineering Inc is seeking a Senior Substation Engineer to lead design projects, expanding expertise in technical engineering, project management, and client collaboration. This role emphasizes growth, solving complex problems, and delivering reliable electrical infrastructure.

The position is based in Arden Hills, MN with openness to other PSE offices or remote work for the right candidate. Strong knowledge of substations and protection would thrive here.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred not required).
• Professional Engineer (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.
• Knowledge of electric utility systems.
• Experience in engineering and design of electrical substations.
• Experience in power system protection, design, and operations.
• Experience in overcurrent coordination and SEL relay settings development is preferred.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Adobe Acrobat or Bluebeam, MS Excel, and MS Word is required.
• Working knowledge of applicable NEC, IEEE, and ANSI standards and electric codes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Embrace, uphold, and live out PSE's core values around People, Problem-Solving, and Progress.
• Support and lead substation engineering projects, including brownfield design, physical design, and protection & control systems.
• Develop engineering designs and drawings, including one-line/three-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and AC/DC schematics.
• Provide technical consulting services 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 engineering standards and client requirements.

Skills

Electric utility systems

Substation design

Power system protection

Overcurrent coordination/SEL

NEC/IEEE/ANSI standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

PE license or ability to obtain

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Acrobat

Bluebeam

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Power System Engineering Inc is seeking a Senior Substation Engineer to lead design projects, expanding expertise in technical engineering, project management, and client collaboration. This role emphasizes growth, solving complex problems, and delivering reliable electrical infrastructure.

The position is based in Arden Hills, MN with openness to other PSE offices or remote work for the right candidate. Strong knowledge of substations and protection would thrive here.