Substation Engineer

YER HR Solutions; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recognized engineering firm seeks a Field Engineer specializing in electrical power substations in Georgia, requiring a Bachelor's in Engineering and substantial field experience, particularly in the utility sector. The role is predominantly field-based, demanding up to 80% travel for site assessments, compliance tracking, and data accuracy in documentation. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience, be detail-oriented, and proficient in 2D AutoCAD, ensuring that engineering documentation aligns accurately with field conditions.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in utility or substation strongly preferred.
• Ability to pass NERC CIP screening.
• 10+ years experience in the power industry.

Responsibilities

• Perform design support for electrical power substations.
• Conduct field assessments for equipment accuracy.
• Review and update AutoCAD drawings.
• Document discrepancies between drawings and installations.
• Complete high-volume data entry for compliance.

Skills

2D AutoCAD drafting

Attention to detail

Field assessment

Data entry

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Excel

Job description

Overview

Location: Georgia (field-based; limited travel to FL possible)

Travel: Up to 80% field work | 1–2 days at a time

Interview Process: In-person preferred with Team Members

Why This Role Exists

This position is open due to new government compliance requirements (NERC). The team is responsible for bulk electric system documentation and assessments that determine and validate electrical flow limits across substations — ensuring compliance between design, documentation, and actual field conditions.

What You’ll Do

• Perform physical and structural design support for electrical power substations
• Conduct on-site field assessments to verify substation equipment and construction accuracy
• Review, modify, and update existing 2D AutoCAD drawings (breakers, substation equipment, layouts)
• Document discrepancies between engineering drawings and actual field installations
• Complete high-volume data entry related to electrical documentation and compliance tracking
• Use Excel extensively for documentation, tracking, and reporting
• Support compliance with NERC requirements related to bulk electric system documentation
• Collaborate closely with engineering, construction, and compliance teams
• Senior levels may mentor junior engineers and participate in design reviews

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (required)
• Utility / Substation background strongly preferred
• OR prior experience as a Construction Engineer or Field Engineer in the Power Industry
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Ability to pass NERC CIP screening

Required Technical Skills

• 2D AutoCAD drafting (modifying existing drawings, not greenfield design-heavy)
• Experience reconciling engineering documentation vs. field-built conditions
• Comfortable working in active substation environments

Experience Levels

• Engineer VI: 10+ years
• 80% field-based across Georgia (occasional Florida travel)
• Short-duration travel (typically 1–2 days max)
• Balance of field verification and office-based documentation updates

Strong preference for candidates with 10+ years of utility/substation or power industry field experience

Preferred (Not Required)

• EIT certification
• Prior NERC-regulated environment experience