Sr. Substation Project Engineer

ENTRUST Solutions Group; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO and benefits

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision plans

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

ENTRUST Solutions Group, a Leidos company, seeks a Senior Substation Engineer near Fort Wayne, IN. You will lead complex substation projects, perform design reviews, and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.

Responsibilities include drawings, calculations, and coordinating with civil/structural and automation teams. Ideal candidates have 6–10 years of substation experience, PE licensure, and willingness to travel up to 15% across the continental US.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited electrical engineering degree required.
• Professional Engineer license by exam required.
• 6–10 years of substation engineering experience.
• Willingness to travel up to 15% within the continental US.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex substation projects from estimation to commissioning, coordinating with internal teams.
• Review and produce physical design drawings (GA, elevations, grounding, conduit, control buildings).
• Perform grounding, lightning, and substation sizing calculations; AC/DC studies.
• Proficient with protection and control design and industry standards.
• Review and produce one-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel elevations.
• Coordinate with civil/structural, protection and controls, and automation teams.
• Conduct site visits, scoping meetings, and monitor project metrics.
• Mentor junior engineers and support project managers and business development.
• Support BUL with training needs and project budgeting.

Skills

Substation design

Project leadership

Detailed design reviews

Electrical calculations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

Job description

ENTRUST Solutions Group is seeking a Senior Substation Engineer based near the Fort Wayne, Indiana area to join our team. Primary responsibilities are leading and executing complex engineering projects related to substations. This includes performing detailed quality reviews, conducting engineering studies and calculations, collaborating with project managers, and providing technical guidance to junior engineers. Ideal candidates will have experience in producing and reviewing civil/structural, physical or P&C design drawings for substation projects.

Responsibilities:

• Lead complex substation projects, collaborating with internal multidiscipline teams, from full scope estimating and proposals, through detailed design and equipment procurement, to project construction bidding, to commissioning and construction support for energization
• Review and produce physical design drawings, including General Arrangement, Elevations and equipment connection Details, Grounding Plan and Details, Conduit Plan and Details, Control Building Layout and Details, Foundation Plan and Details, and developing material lists
• Perform studies and calculations to properly design substations, including grounding calculations, lightning protection calculations, battery bank sizing calculations, conduit fill calculations, and substation sizing calculations, as well as perform AC & DC substation studies
• Proficient with substation protection and control design and industry standards
• Review and produce design drawings, including one-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel elevations
• Work in conjunction with other internal teams specializing in civil/structural, protection and controls, and automation
• Conduct periodic site visits and walkthroughs, estimating, and attending scoping meetings
• Apply sound and diversified knowledge of discipline engineering principles and practices in broad areas of project assignments
• Initiate and maintain extensive contacts with key engineers and officials in other organizations to confirm that engineering practices applied are consistent with current engineering standards, regulatory requirements, and current technological innovations
• Provide input to Project Managers and the Business Unit Leader concerning potential process and design improvements related to engineering design and technology
• In conjunction with the Project Manager, ensure the projects meet all required project measurements & indicators for performance which have been set by either the client or internally.
• Maintain and monitor a system of quality control and check on all projects assigned
• In conjunction with the Project Manager, accurately forecast fee revenue on an ongoing monthly basis and completing assignments within budget and schedule with high degree of accuracy
• Work independently and may direct, and/or supervise efforts of less- experienced EITs and/or Designers
• Monitor the training needs of individual staff members who are direct reports and identifying and scheduling training programs with the BUL; may also mentor, train, and/or supervise efforts of less-experienced EITs and/or Designers
• Provide key support to the BUL in all business development activities

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program or equivalent
• Registration as a professional engineer, by examination, is required
• 6 - 10 years of substation engineering experience, preferably at an engineering consulting firm
• Unquestioned business and personal integrity
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 15% when needed within the continental U.S.
• Must have a valid driver’s license without restrictions.
• Professional Engineer licensure.

Why Join Us?

At ENTRUST Solutions Group, a Leidos company, we are driven by a commitment to innovation, technical excellence, and delivering the critical infrastructure that powers and connects communities. Together with Leidos, we are building a scaled, end-to-end energy and infrastructure organization focused on modernizing the grid, improving reliability, and helping utilities and network providers meet rising demand.

As an ENR top ranked firm, our team of more than 5,000 professionals brings deep technical expertise and advanced technology across electric, gas, and telecommunications infrastructure. We solve complex challenges for clients across North America and expanding markets, helping them strengthen reliability, expand capacity, and adapt to evolving infrastructure needs.

We foster a culture where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement are expected, and where people are empowered to challenge convention, think boldly, and make an impact. Whether you are looking to grow your expertise, lead transformative projects, or help shape the future of infrastructure, you will find opportunities to thrive here.

If you are ready to outthink the status quo, tackle meaningful challenges, and build what is next, we would love to hear from you.

In return for top talent, ENTRUST Solutions Group offers:

• Generous paid time off and benefits
• 401(k) retirement program with a company match
• Benefits offered include company sponsored medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plan with company match. Also offered are tuition reimbursement, voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident and hospitalization plans. HSA or FSA medical accounts and FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts are also available. These benefits are subject to employee contribution amounts generally set annually. Full-time employees are eligible to earn PTO hours.
• May be eligible for discretionary bonus as determined by the company.

To learn more about ENTRUST Benefits and Culture, please visit our company LinkedIn page and follow us at:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/entrustsolutionsgroup

ENTRUST Solutions Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this website or directly to managers. ENTRUST Solutions Group does not accept unsolicited headhunter or agency resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with ENTRUST Solutions Group.

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Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Electrical Engineering.

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