Substation Physical Engineer I – HV & Grid Design

Pike Engineering; Marietta (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pike Engineering in Marietta, AL seeks a Substation Physical Engineer to support transmission substation design, battery energy storage systems, and solar substations, delivering safe, cost-effective engineering services. You will interpret designs, perform grounding and bus calculations, and apply basic protection and control concepts.

Join a collaborative team, visit job sites, advise on engineering issues during construction, and help coordinate tasks to deliver projects efficiently while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET-accredited program or equivalent evaluation by NCEES.
• 0–2 years of engineering experience.
• Understanding of basic engineering theories and principles.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret physical designs for utility substations up to 500kV.
• Understand equipment installation requirements in substations.
• Perform bus and grounding calculations; use design software for ground grids.
• Coordinate with design teams, contractors, and clients.
• Visit sites to advise on engineering issues and modify designs during construction.
• Provide general project management to coordinate staff and tasks.

Skills

Self-motivation

Work independently

Team-oriented

Customer oriented

Task management

Communication (written & oral)

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's in Engineering

NCEES evaluation for non-ABET credentials

Master's/Doctoral in Engineering (ABET-approved undergrad)

Job description

Pike Engineering in Marietta, AL seeks a Substation Physical Engineer to support transmission substation design, battery energy storage systems, and solar substations, delivering safe, cost-effective engineering services. You will interpret designs, perform grounding and bus calculations, and apply basic protection and control concepts.

Join a collaborative team, visit job sites, advise on engineering issues during construction, and help coordinate tasks to deliver projects efficiently while