Senior Substation Engineer: Project Lead & Design

Capital Search, Inc.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital Search, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Electrical Engineer with 5+ years of experience to lead substation and switching station design efforts in the United States. The role requires PE certification or the ability to obtain it within one year, and proficiency with SKM, EasyPower, and ETAP.

The candidate must demonstrate strong communication, project management, and collaboration skills, with a flexible schedule to meet deadlines and client needs.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 5 years of relevant experience.
• PE certification or able to obtain within one year.
• Experience with Power Systems Analysis software (SKM, EasyPower, ETAP).
• Valid driver’s license and driving record.

Responsibilities

• Design and review substation and switching station layouts and related drawings.
• Assist in planning, coordinating, and executing projects and report progress to team and clients.
• Support staff development and knowledge transfer within the team.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to align technical approaches with client goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Self-initiative

Flexibility

Education

Bachelors: Electrical Engineering

Tools

SKM

EasyPower

ETAP

Job description

Capital Search, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Electrical Engineer with 5+ years of experience to lead substation and switching station design efforts in the United States. The role requires PE certification or the ability to obtain it within one year, and proficiency with SKM, EasyPower, and ETAP.

The candidate must demonstrate strong communication, project management, and collaboration skills, with a flexible schedule to meet deadlines and client needs.