Senior Substation Engineer & Project Leader - Remote

ENTRUST Solutions Group; Georgetown (OH); Remote; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ENTRUST Solutions Group is seeking a Substation Owner’s Engineer (OE) to serve as a senior technical advisor on electrical substation, underground transmission, protection, and control projects. The OE will provide technical leadership, develop specifications, review designs, prepare cost estimates, and support feasibility studies from planning through construction.

The role includes mentoring junior engineers, ensuring OSHA/FERC/NERC/CIP compliance, and collaborating with clients, consultants,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 5+ years of substation engineering experience (345 kV and above).
• PE license in New York or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Strong expertise in utility substation design, equipment, protection & control, metering, and SCADA systems.
• Experience supporting projects from concept through construction and closeout.
• Excellent technical, communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level technical leadership and engineering expertise for substation and transmission projects.
• Independently plan, execute, and oversee complex engineering assignments.
• Evaluate, adapt, and develop engineering solutions to address technical challenges.
• Mentor and supervise junior engineers and technical staff.
• Ensure compliance with applicable design codes, building codes, OSHA, FERC, NERC, and CIP standards.
• Support cost-benefit analyses and evaluation of alternative engineering approaches.
• Develop technical specifications for services, equipment, and materials.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, vendors, and internal project teams.
• Review and comment on engineering drawings, calculations, specifications, and design deliverables.
• Assist with bid evaluations, contract reviews, and award recommendations.
• Prepare technical reports and engineering documentation for executive and public review.
• Provide expert technical testimony and support when required.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, verbally and in writing.
• Analyze and resolve complex technical issues using sound engineering judgment.
• Recommend innovative, practical, and cost-effective solutions throughout project execution.

Skills

Substation design

Protection & control

Leadership

Stakeholder management

SCADA systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

ENTRUST Solutions Group is seeking a Substation Owner’s Engineer (OE) to serve as a senior technical advisor on electrical substation, underground transmission, protection, and control projects. The OE will provide technical leadership, develop specifications, review designs, prepare cost estimates, and support feasibility studies from planning through construction.

The role includes mentoring junior engineers, ensuring OSHA/FERC/NERC/CIP compliance, and collaborating with clients, consultants,