Substation Physical Design Engineer

Commonwealth Associates, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Associates, Inc. seeks a capable Electrical Substation Engineer to design and review general arrangements, equipment plans, grounding, and cable schedules for substations. You will prepare BOMs, cost estimates, and support proposals under tight schedules.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years of physical electrical design experience in substations, a PE or EIT, and an ABET-accredited engineering degree. Master’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• PE license or EIT required.
• 3–5+ years of physical electrical design experience in substations.
• 2+ years leading clients and other engineers.
• Knowledge of major substation equipment and applicable industry codes.

Responsibilities

• Design and/or check general arrangements, equipment plans, elevations, sections, and grounding design.
• Prepare BOMs, cable schedules, and equipment specifications.
• Develop engineering cost estimates for proposals and procurement recommendations.
• Coordinate with clients and internal project management teams.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and designers.
• Manage multiple projects with adherence to budgets and schedules.

Skills

Substation design experience

Electrical calculations

Budget and schedule adherence

Proposal support

Mentorship

Education

ABET-accredited program

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Commonwealth Associates, Inc. seeks a capable Electrical Substation Engineer to design and review general arrangements, equipment plans, grounding, and cable schedules for substations. You will prepare BOMs, cost estimates, and support proposals under tight schedules.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years of physical electrical design experience in substations, a PE or EIT, and an ABET-accredited engineering degree. Master’s degree preferred.