Substation Engineer

Insight Global; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Senior Substation Engineer to support the design and execution of high-voltage substation projects for a leading energy and EPC client in Raleigh, NC. The role involves developing primary substation designs, supporting EPC project execution, and collaborating with engineering, project management, procurement, and construction teams to ensure quality and on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with AIS and/or GIS substations, primary

Qualifications

• Experience with AIS and GIS substations.
• Strong experience in primary electrical design.
• Experience supporting EPC project execution.

Responsibilities

• Develop electromechanical design criteria and layouts for AIS/GIS substations.
• Lead and review general arrangement, grounding, trench, and conduit designs.
• Perform and review calculations: grounding, cable ampacity, lightning protection, illumination, and auxiliary loads.
• Develop equipment specs, BOMs, and engineering execution plans.
• Support and lead 3D design for proposals and execution.
• Review vendor drawings, specs, and documentation.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, PM, and construction teams.
• Identify and resolve technical issues to protect schedules.
• Participate in customer meetings and provide technical support.

Skills

AIS substations

GIS substations

primary electrical design

EPC project execution

Job description

Our client, a leading energy and EPC organization, is seeking a Senior Substation Engineer to support the design and execution of high-voltage substation projects. This individual will be responsible for developing and reviewing primary substation designs, supporting EPC project execution, and collaborating with engineering, project management, procurement, and construction teams to deliver quality projects on schedule.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with AIS and/or GIS substations, primary electrical design, and EPC project execution.

Responsibilities

• Develop electromechanical design criteria and conceptual layouts for AIS and GIS substations.
• Lead and review general arrangement, grounding, trench, and conduit designs.
• Perform and review engineering calculations including grounding, cable ampacity, lightning protection, illumination, and auxiliary load studies.
• Develop equipment specifications, bills of material, and engineering execution plans.
• Support and lead 3D design efforts for proposals and project execution.
• Review vendor and manufacturer drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, project management, and construction teams throughout project execution.
• Identify and resolve technical issues to support project schedules and deliverables.
• Participate in customer meetings and provide technical support during project planning and execution.