Senior Substation Project Engineer

Accelera; Juno Beach (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera in Florida seeks a Senior Substation Project Engineer to lead the end-to-end lifecycle of high-voltage infrastructure projects, driving technical excellence from concept to commissioning.

You will bridge development teams and construction, ensuring safety, regulatory, and performance standards while guiding vendors and internal teams through complex interconnection studies and engineering service procurements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil/Structural Engineering required.
• Experience in high-voltage substation design and project engineering required.
• Knowledge of industry codes, permitting processes, and interconnection documentation required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the technical direction and due diligence of external engineering partners to ensure compliance with IEEE, NESC, and ASCE standards.
• Manage project scope and engineering requirements during the early development phase for seamless handoffs.
• Represent organizational interests in high-level stakeholder meetings with clear risk mitigation strategies and progress updates.
• Collaborate with transmission services to integrate interconnection studies, including harmonic and reactive power analysis, into final designs.
• Streamline procurement by preparing technical specifications and managing engineering service requests.
• Ensure all substation designs meet ISO requirements and regional transmission owner mandates.

Skills

High-voltage substation design

Project engineering

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil/Structural Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure

Tools

IEEE standards

NESC familiarity

Job description

As a Senior Substation Project Engineer, you will lead the end-to-end lifecycle of high-voltage infrastructure projects, driving technical excellence from initial conceptualization through to final commissioning. You will serve as a critical bridge between development teams and construction execution, ensuring that all engineering designs meet rigorous safety, regulatory, and performance standards.

About the Role

As a Senior Substation Project Engineer, you will lead the end-to-end lifecycle of high-voltage infrastructure projects, driving technical excellence from initial conceptualization through to final commissioning. You will serve as a critical bridge between development teams and construction execution, ensuring that all engineering designs meet rigorous safety, regulatory, and performance standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the technical direction and due diligence of external engineering partners to ensure full compliance with IEEE, NESC, and ASCE standards.
• Manage project scope and engineering requirements during the early development phase to ensure seamless project handoffs.
• Represent organizational interests in high-level stakeholder meetings, providing clear risk mitigation strategies and progress briefings.
• Collaborate with transmission services to integrate complex interconnection studies, including harmonic and reactive power analysis, into final project designs.
• Streamline the procurement process by preparing technical specifications and managing engineering service requests.
• Ensure all substation designs align with ISO requirements and regional transmission owner mandates.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Extensive experience in high-voltage substation design and project engineering.
• Proven ability to manage complex engineering projects and cross-functional teams.
• Deep understanding of industry codes, permitting processes, and interconnection documentation.

Preferred Skills

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure in a relevant discipline.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience navigating regulatory environments and transmission interconnection agreements.