Substation Engineer (Renewable Energy/High Voltage)

Insight Global; United States; Remote; USD 89,544; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency in the United States is seeking a fully remote Substation Engineer for a top renewables client. This role requires 5-15 years of experience in substation projects, including planning and executing energy initiatives. Responsibilities include overseeing projects from conception to commissioning, supporting engineering needs, and ensuring compliance with standards. A Bachelor's in Engineering is required, with PE certification preferred. The position offers a competitive hourly rate of $65.

Qualifications

• 5-15 years of experience working with substations, including renewable energy systems.
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage all assigned substation projects from conception to construction.
• Support engineering requirements and collaborate with project management.
• Provide oversight and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Skills

Substation project execution

Engineering design

Regulatory compliance

Technical risk management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Professional Engineering (PE) certification

Job description

Substation Engineer (Renewable Energy/High Voltage)

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Insight Global is seeking a Substation Engineer for a top renewables client. Role is fully remote.

Must Haves:

• 5-15 years of experience working with substations; planning, designing, and executing large-scale energy projects, including solar, BESS, wind, and hydrogen systems.
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering required; Professional Engineering (PE) certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities:

• All assigned substation projects from conception (Early Stage) through construction and commissioning (Execution).
• In the conceptual phase, you will work with the Early-Stage Project Manager to support the engineering requirements and scope with the Development Group.
• Provides high-level oversight of engineering and project execution, negotiates technical and regulatory requirements, and influences executive-level project decisions. Leads multi-disciplinary engineering teams, ensures compliance with industry standards, and optimizes technical designs for energy infrastructure. Acts as the technical authority on engineering standards, practices, and regulatory requirements. Provides high-level expertise in system design, grid optimization, and technical risk management. Works closely with customer leadership to guide engineering strategies, solve complex challenges, and ensure long-term infrastructure resilience.

Hourly Rate ~ $65HR

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Staffing and Recruiting