Substation Engineer

EC Source; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MasTec Power Delivery in the United States is seeking a Substation Engineer to lead high‑voltage project design and engineering. You will guide a multidisciplinary team of drafters and engineers, ensuring quality, schedules, and budgets are met while coordinating with clients and vendors.

Required are a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and 5+ years of HV substations experience, with strong leadership and software skills. Occasional travel may be necessary to support project needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in high voltage (230kV+) electrical substation engineering and design.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage projects to achieve quality, schedule, and budget goals.
• Develop and update design documents and specs using engineering software.
• Collaborate with customers and project teams to ensure smooth project execution.
• Ensure compliance with NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE, ANSI.
• Travel as required for project needs and perform additional duties as assigned.
• Identify potential project issues and provide solutions.

Skills

HV Substation Design

AC/DC Fundamentals

Three-Phase Power

Engineering Software

Team Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

GIS

Engineering Software

Job description

Overview

As one of the nation's leading electric transmission line construction companies, MasTec Power Delivery companies engineer and construct efficient and reliable electrical transmission, distribution, and substation & switchyard systems. Our extensive workforce includes both union and nonunion teams, which, combined with our specialized equipment fleet, allows us to effectively meet our clients' needs for power delivery, emergency restoration, and ongoing maintenance. We've been involved in some of the most challenging and recognizable electric projects across the U.S. From the electric plant to the end users, MasTec's experienced managers and crews consistently deliver transmission, distribution, and substation & switchyard services with an unfailing commitment to safety, integrity, and sustainable practices.

The Substation Engineer leads the engineering and design of high voltage electrical substation projects, guiding a multidisciplinary team that includes drafters, designers, and engineers. This role involves managing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring they meet quality, schedule, and budget objectives. As the primary point of contact, you will liaise with clients and vendors throughout the project lifecycle.

Salary range: $120-150k depending one experience

Responsibilities

• Project Oversight: Direct and manage projects to achieve high standards of quality, adherence to schedules, and budget goals. Ensure timely completion by overseeing and coordinating all project activities.
• Design Execution: Develop and update design documents, including one-line diagrams, electrical plans, and specifications. Use engineering software for tasks such as ground grid design, relay coordination, transformer sizing, load flow, and short circuit analysis.
• Coordination and Communication: Collaborate with customers, project teams, and management to ensure smooth project execution. Prepare and manage project schedules and budgets, addressing any deviations promptly.
• Standards Compliance: Ensure all engineering work complies with relevant standards (NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE, ANSI) and utilize the document management system effectively.
• Problem Solving: Identify potential project issues and provide solutions. Travel as required for project needs and perform additional duties as assigned.
• Travel: Undertake short-term travel as required by project assignments.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited institution, with a preference for a focus on power systems.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in high voltage (230kV and above) electrical substation engineering and design.

Skills

• Technical Expertise: Advanced understanding of high voltage electrical substation components, AC/DC fundamentals, and three-phase power systems. Proficiency in engineering software for design and analysis tasks.
• Design Skills: Ability to produce and interpret design documents and drawings necessary for project execution.
• Leadership and Communication: Proven ability to supervise a technical team and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Software Proficiency: Competent in word processing, spreadsheet, and email applications.
• GIS: Familiarity with GIS is a plus.