Substation Engineer - Electrical

J&T; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-One Medical, Dental, and Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan with 4% match

PTO: 80h vac, 40h sick, 10 holidays

9/80 flexible schedule

Tuition reimbursement

Gym stipend and wellness benefits

Fertility benefits

Pet insurance

Job summary

J&T is seeking a dedicated Physical Substation Engineer to help shape the electric grid in Covington, LA. You will design high‑voltage substations, prepare construction drawings, and lead engineering work as the Engineer of Record on select projects.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, perform power system analyses, and travel to client sites as needed. ABET‑accredited degree and FE certification are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited).
• FE certification.
• Experience with ETAP/WinIGS and IEEE 80/998 standards.
• Knowledge of physical substation design, grounding grids, and high‑voltage equipment layouts.

Responsibilities

• Design high‑voltage substations and physical components per utility and client standards.
• Create substation layouts, elevations, conduit plans, and grounding grids.
• Perform electrical calculations using power system tools (ETAP/WinIGS).
• Prepare drawings, specifications, and bid material estimates for projects.
• Lead and review substation engineering work as Engineer of Record (EOR).
• Support construction phase with on‑site engineering and field inquiries.

Skills

Electrical Eng

Substation design

Project leadership

Field work

IEEE standards

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering (ABET)

FE certification

Tools

ETAP

WinIGS

AutoCAD

Bentley MicroStation

Bentley Substation

Job description

Salary Range: Starting at $70,000 - Commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications

Additional Compensation: Semi-annual profit-sharing bonus (performance-based, 10% to 20% of salary)

About the Role

Seeking a dedicated Physical Substation Engineer to join a multidisciplinary engineering team shaping the future of the electric power grid in Covington, LA.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate engineering designs of high-voltage electrical substation systems and physical components adhering to utility, industry (IEEE), and client standards.


• Design substation physical layouts, including general arrangements, electrical elevations, conduit plans, equipment layouts, and grounding grids.


• Conduct electrical engineering calculations and analysis using specialized power system tools (e.g., ETAP, WinIGS, IEEE 80/998 standards).


• Prepare preliminary and construction-ready drawing packages, technical specifications, project proposals, bid documents, and material estimates.


• Perform quality control and technical peer reviews of electrical engineering work completed by internal engineers and subcontractors.


• Serve as the Lead Engineer and Engineer of Record (EOR) on designated substation projects.


• Support project execution during construction phases, resolving on-site technical inquiries and evaluating constructability considerations.


• Travel to client project sites and field installations as necessary.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an ABET-accredited college or university.


• Licensure & Certification: Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certified.


• Engineering Tools & Standards: Hands-on experience with ETAP, WinIGS, and relevant industry codes (IEEE 80 / IEEE 998).


• Technical Breadth: Demonstrated knowledge of physical substation design principles, grounding grid design, and high-voltage equipment layouts.

Desired Qualifications

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or progress toward a Professional Engineer (PE) license.


• Proficiency in 2D drafting and 3D modeling using Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, Bentley MicroStation, or Bentley Substation software.


• Proven leadership and mentorship skills guiding early-career engineers.

Benefits & Compensation

• Day-One Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance


• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a 4% company match and immediate 100% vesting


• Paid Time Off: Starting at 80 hours vacation, 40 hours sick time, plus 10 paid holidays per year


• Flexible Work Schedule: 9/80 schedule featuring every other Friday off


• Career Development: Direct advancement pathways and tuition reimbursement


• Wellness & Lifestyle Perks: Gym membership stipend, wellness program, fertility benefits, pet insurance, and company-sponsored activities

An Equal Opportunity Employer. Ampirical recruits, hires, trains, and promotes individuals without regard to age, sex, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.