Substation Engineer

Professional Search Group; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Competitive compensation

Career growth

Job summary

Professional Search Group partnered with a leading renewable energy company to hire a Senior Substation Engineer for design and execution of utility-scale power infrastructure projects.

Lead design of HV substations, perform studies, coordinate with clients, contractors, and utilities, and mentor junior engineers. Hybrid work environment with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 8+ years of experience in substation engineering, power systems, or utility infrastructure.
• Experience with transmission and distribution systems.
• Strong understanding of Protection & Control and electrical power system design.
• Experience with power system software such as ETAP, PSCAD, PSSE, ASPEN, or SKM is highly preferred.
• P.Eng. designation (or eligibility to obtain) is preferred.
• Experience supporting utility, EPC, consulting, or renewable energy projects is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and engineering of high-voltage substations and power system infrastructure.
• Prepare and review electrical drawings, specifications, calculations, and technical documentation.
• Perform or oversee power system studies, including short circuit, load flow, protection coordination, and arc flash analyses.
• Coordinate with internal engineering teams, clients, contractors, and utilities throughout project execution.
• Support equipment selection, procurement, commissioning, and construction activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, utility requirements, and regulatory codes.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.

Skills

Substation engineering

Power systems

Protection & Control

HV transmission & distribution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

PSCAD

PSS\u00aeE

ASPEN

SKM

Job description

Professional Search Group is partnering with a leading renewable energy company to hire a Senior Substation Engineer to support the design and execution of utility-scale power infrastructure projects.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-impact renewable energy projects while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams from concept through commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and engineering of high-voltage substations and power system infrastructure.
• Prepare and review electrical drawings, specifications, calculations, and technical documentation.
• Perform or oversee power system studies, including short circuit, load flow, protection coordination, and arc flash analyses.
• Coordinate with internal engineering teams, clients, contractors, and utilities throughout project execution.
• Support equipment selection, procurement, commissioning, and construction activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, utility requirements, and regulatory codes.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 8+ years of experience in substation engineering, power systems, or utility infrastructure.
• Experience with transmission and distribution systems.
• Strong understanding of Protection & Control and electrical power system design.
• Experience with power system software such as ETAP, PSCAD, PSS®E, ASPEN, or SKM is highly preferred.
• P.Eng. designation (or eligibility to obtain) is preferred.
• Experience supporting utility, EPC, consulting, or renewable energy projects is highly desirable.

Why Apply?

• Hybrid work environment.
• Opportunity to work on large-scale renewable energy projects.
• Collaborative engineering team with strong technical leadership.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
• Long-term career growth with an industry-leading organization.

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