Substation Engineer

Vallum Associates; California (MO); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a skilled Substation Design Engineer with 3 to 10+ years of experience in substation design. This fully remote role requires strong technical expertise and familiarity with industry-standard software. You will be involved in critical energy infrastructure projects, ensuring design compliance and supporting project teams effectively.

Qualifications

• 3 to 10+ years of hands-on experience in physical substation design.
• Strong foundation in substation engineering tools.
• Experience supporting Investor-Owned Utilities, Municipal Utilities, or Electric Cooperatives.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical substation design for high-voltage substations.
• Develop and review design packages including grounding plans and bill of materials.
• Coordinate with clients and project managers to meet deliverables.

Skills

Physical substation design

AutoCAD

MicroStation

ETAP

PLS-CADD

Project coordination

Education

EIT Certification

Tools

Substation engineering tools/software

Job description

Description

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Substation Design Engineer to join our growing team on a remote basis. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 10+ years of hands-on experience in physical substation design, with a solid track record supporting Investor-Owned Utilities (IOUs), Municipal Utilities, or Electric Cooperatives. This role requires a strong foundation in substation engineering tools and offers the opportunity to contribute to critical energy infrastructure projects nationwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform physical substation design for high-voltage (HV) substations, including layout, equipment selection, and detailed design drawings.
• Develop and review design packages, including general arrangements, grounding plans, conduit plans, and bill of materials.
• Utilize industry-standard engineering software/tools for substation design and modeling.
• Coordinate with clients, project managers, and internal teams to ensure deliverables meet technical requirements and project deadlines.
• Prepare and review design calculations, specifications, and engineering reports.
• Support construction and commissioning teams by providing technical guidance and field support as needed.
• Ensure all engineering work complies with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements.

Required Qualifications

• EIT Certification is required.
• 5 to 10+ years of hands-on experience in physical substation design for electric utility clients (IOUs, municipal utilities, or co-ops).
• Prior experience in an engineering consulting environment is strongly . Experience with utility companies will also be considered.
• Proficient with substation engineering tools/software (e.g., AutoCAD, MicroStation, ETAP, PLS-CADD, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of substation components including transformers, breakers, buswork, and protection/control systems.
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment while collaborating effectively with distributed teams.

Qualifications

• Progress toward or attainment of PE license is a plus.
• Familiarity with NESC, IEEE, ANSI, and other relevant standards.
• Experience interfacing with utility clients and managing project deliverables.