Senior Substation Engineer - Physical

R.E Warner; North Olmsted (OH); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm located in North Olmsted, OH is looking for a Senior Substation Engineer to lead the design of high-voltage substations. Responsibilities include creating design packages, ensuring compliance with regulations, mentoring junior staff, and serving as a primary contact for clients. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, 5+ years of experience, and is proficient with CAD. The role offers a hybrid or remote work environment, with a salary range of $100,000 to $140,000.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in substation physical design.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Leads the design of high-voltage substation physical packages.
• Mentors junior staff and reviews design deliverables.
• Serves as primary client contact for technical issues.

Skills

Grounding analysis software proficiency

Marking up drawings digitally

Substation equipment understanding

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

The Senior Substation Engineer – Physical leads the design of high-voltage substation physical packages, including layouts, bus work, grounding, conduit, and equipment placement. This role ensures designs meet client(s), utility, and regulatory standards while optimizing for safety, reliability, and constructability. The Senior Engineer mentors junior staff, reviews and approves deliverables, and serves as a primary client contact for resolving technical issues.

Job Type: Full Time

Location: North Olmsted, OH

Schedule: Hybrid or Remote

Pay Range: $100,000-140,000

• Develops and reviews complete physical design packages for high-voltage substations, including:
  • One-line and three-line diagrams
  • General arrangement (GA) drawings
  • Bus work layouts and equipment plans
  • Grounding layouts and calculations per IEEE Std 80
  • Conduit, trench, and cable routing plans
  • Sections views, details, and bill of materials (BOMs)
• Ensures compliance with utility, client, and regulatory standards (IEEE, ANSI, NEC, NESC, NFPA).
• Applies advanced engineering judgment to optimize substation layouts for safety, reliability, constructability, and cost efficiency.
• Oversees integration of civil/structural and protection & control (P&C) requirements into the physical design.
• Performs and reviews calculations including but not limited to grounding, conduit fill, lightning protection, illumination, cable sag/tension, etc.
• Reviews and approves design drawings, technical reports, and construction notes for accuracy and completeness.
• Leads design coordination meetings with clients, utilities, vendors, and internal teams to resolve design issues.
• Serves as the technical point of contact for clients, providing solutions to complex design challenges.
• Mentors and guides junior engineers and designers, reviewing their work and providing structured feedback.
• Supports project schedules and budgets by accurately forecasting design hours and meeting deliverable milestones.
• Recommends and implements improvements in design processes, tools, and templates to increase efficiency and quality.
• Stays current with emerging technologies, equipment, and industry standards impacting substation design.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (focus in power systems or related discipline required).
• 5+ years of experience in substation physical design, with proven leadership on medium to large projects.
• MUST be a U.S. citizen or Green Card holder.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Proficiency with marking up drawings digitally and understanding of CAD operations.
• Experience with grounding analysis software (WinIGS, CYME, CDEGS, or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of substation equipment and configurations (AIS, transformer banks, ring bus, breaker-and-a-half, etc.).
• Knowledge of industry codes and standards: IEEE, ANSI, NESC, NEC, NFPA.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel for site visits, design reviews, and client meetings.

R.E. Warner & Associates, Inc. is an AA/EOE employer.