Staff Substation Engineer

Brooksource; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Collaborative work environment

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

A nationally recognized engineering firm seeks a Staff Substation Engineer to develop design deliverables for high-voltage substation projects. You will be part of a collaborative team, contributing to the design and construction process while ensuring projects meet budget constraints and client needs. The role offers an opportunity to work alongside industry experts and provides a supportive culture focused on growth and stability. Candidates must possess relevant degrees and have experience in substation engineering.

Qualifications

• 3 years of substation engineering experience, preferably in consulting.
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam is preferred.
• Engineers in Training-EIT Certification preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Desire to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Ability to apply diversified engineering principles.
• Ability to devise new approaches to problems.

Responsibilities

• Develop design deliverables for high-voltage electrical power substation projects.
• Prepare substation design packages including physical arrangement and electrical studies.
• Support field inspections for substation facilities.
• Support field inspections and client presentations.
• Produce cost estimates, BOMs, equipment specs.
• Ensure QA/QC compliance and meet project schedules.
• Engage with clients and participate in proposals.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Critical thinking skills

Desire to work in a collaborative team environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology

Job description

Join a nationally recognized, 100% employee-owned engineering and construction firm known for delivering some of the most complex and impactful power infrastructure projects in the country. As part of a collaborative and growth-focused team, you’ll contribute to high-voltage substation designs that power communities, utilities, and large-scale industrial clients. This organization offers the stability of a top-tier engineering firm with the added advantage of employee ownership—giving every team member a direct stake in the company’s success, long-term career potential, and a uniquely supportive culture. This is an opportunity to work alongside industry experts, lead meaningful technical work, and grow your expertise in a company built on innovation, quality, and teamwork.

Description

The Staff Substation Engineer will work under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer to develop design deliverables for new and modified high-voltage (13kV to 765kV) electrical power substation projects. The Staff Substation Engineer will work with the project team through the design and construction process, adapting engineering plans according to budget constraints, design factors, or client needs.

• Supports substation projects from the conceptual phase through completion.
• Prepares and develops substation design packages, including, but not limited to, physical arrangement above and below grade, protective relaying and control, electrical studies such as grounding and lightning analysis, and lighting and security.
• Develops substation calculations, including, but not limited to, insulation, AC station service, DC systems and battery sizing, voltage drop, cable sizing, and conduit fill.
• Prepares design sketches, cost estimates, equipment specifications, bill of materials, and other required deliverables.
• Applies intermediate knowledge of IEEE, NESC, and other industry and utility standards, guides, specifications and procedures.
• Supports field inspections for substation facilities on public and private utility systems.
• Researches and compiles project-related data as required by the project managers.
• Supports client presentations, reports, and visualizations to demonstrate technical results and project status.
• Identifies, communicates and supports the resolution of issues on projects as needed.
• Works with the project manager to support the project schedule and meet deadlines.
• Works closely with the project team to ensure deliverables and services are being provided to the client’s satisfaction and that projects are following internal QA/QC guidelines.
• Meets and corresponds with clients or outside personnel to develop relationships with key client points of contact.
• Supports the preparation of proposals and client presentations during the proposal process.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program and 3 years of substation engineering experience, consulting preferred or,
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology or related degree from an ABET-accredited program and successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam 3 years of substation engineering experience, consulting preferred.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical and problem- solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Desire to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Must be capable of applying diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices to broad areas of assignments.
• Must be capable of devising new approaches to problems encountered.
• Engineers in Training-EIT Certification preferred.