Substation Physical Design Engineer - Layout & Specs

Commonwealth-Associates,-In; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth-Associates,-In is seeking a Physical Engineer to design and check substation layouts, equipment plans and related documentation. The role requires applying electrical design expertise across LV to EHV ranges and coordinating with clients and internal teams.

The ideal candidate carries an ABET-accredited engineering degree with 2–5+ years of substations experience, strong knowledge of industry codes, and the ability to manage multiple projects within budget and schedule constraints.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program (ABET).
• 2-5+ years of physical electrical design experience in substations.
• Knowledge of major substation equipment and its functions.
• Familiarity with relevant industry codes and standards.
• Experience in design for substation physical electrical projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and/or check general arrangements, equipment plans, elevations and sections.
• Prepare equipment specifications, bid evaluations and procurement recommendations.
• Develop substation drawings and documentation for construction.
• Coordinate with clients and internal project teams and mentor junior staff.
• Develop engineering cost estimates for proposals and manage budgets.

Skills

Substation design

Electrical calculations

Project management

Client coordination

Mentorship

Education

ABET-accredited BE/BEng in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Commonwealth-Associates,-In is seeking a Physical Engineer to design and check substation layouts, equipment plans and related documentation. The role requires applying electrical design expertise across LV to EHV ranges and coordinating with clients and internal teams.

The ideal candidate carries an ABET-accredited engineering degree with 2–5+ years of substations experience, strong knowledge of industry codes, and the ability to manage multiple projects within budget and schedule constraints.