Substation Project Engineer

Westwood-Professional-Services; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. seeks a Substation Project Engineer to lead the engineering and design of utility substations ranging from 12kV to 500kV. You will coordinate with protection & control, civil/site, structural, and transmission teams to meet schedule, budget, and quality goals.

You will support project planning, client interactions, and technical quality control while mentoring junior engineers and contributing to continuous improvement and standards development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 4+ years of experience in utility substation engineering and design.
• Experience with electric utility, renewable energy, industrial, or EPC clients.
• Knowledge of substation physical design, protection & control systems, grounding, relay applications, equipment specs, and calculations.
• Familiarity with IEEE, NESC, NEC, ANSI, and NETA standards.
• Experience using design software for substation projects.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering quality work.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering and design for utility substation projects from 12kV to 500kV.
• Prepare and review substation design packages including one-line diagrams and layouts.
• Coordinate with protection & control, civil/site, structural, and transmission teams.
• Support project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource forecasting.
• Ensure deliverables meet client requirements, standards, and quality procedures.
• Perform technical reviews of calculations, drawings, and docs.
• Serve as technical contact and support client meetings as needed.
• Support proposals, scope, estimates, and presentations.
• Coordinate with vendors and utility clients on specs and execution.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote technical excellence.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Substation design

Protection & control

Project coordination

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Tools

Substation design software

Job description

Description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an ambitious and talented professional to join our team as a Substation Project Engineer. This position provides an opportunity to join Westwood's Power Division team and play a key role in the successful execution of substation engineering projects. This role will be highly impactful in supporting the continued growth of our power delivery business while providing opportunities for technical development, project leadership, and client interaction.

The Substation Project Engineer will be responsible for leading the engineering and design of utility substation projects while supporting project execution, client coordination, and technical quality control. This role will work closely with project managers, engineers, designers, and clients to deliver successful projects that meet schedule, budget, and quality objectives.

Requirements

Job Duties:

• Lead engineering and design efforts for utility substation projects ranging from 12kV distribution substations to 500kV transmission substations.


• Prepare and review substation physical design packages including one-line diagrams, general arrangements, equipment layouts, grounding plans, conduit plans, and installation details.


• Coordinate engineering activities with protection & control, civil/site, structural, and transmission design teams.


• Support project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource forecasting efforts.


• Ensure project deliverables comply with client requirements, industry standards, and company quality procedures.


• Perform technical reviews and quality checks of engineering calculations, drawings, and project documentation.


• Serve as the technical point of contact for assigned projects and support client meetings as required.


• Support proposal development, scope definition, engineering estimates, and technical presentations.


• Coordinate with equipment vendors and utility clients regarding equipment specifications, technical requirements, and project execution.


• Mentor junior engineers and designers while promoting technical excellence and professional development.


• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives, engineering standards development, and best practice implementation.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program.


• 4+ years of experience in utility substation engineering and design.


• Experience performing engineering for electric utility, renewable energy, industrial, or EPC clients.


• Knowledge of substation physical design, protection & control systems, grounding, relay applications, equipment specifications, and electrical calculations.


• Familiarity with IEEE, NESC, NEC, ANSI, and NETA standards.


• Experience using engineering and design software commonly utilized for substation projects.


• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high-quality deliverables.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

For Preferred Consideration:

• Professional Engineer (PE) License or ability to obtain licensure.


• Experience serving as Lead Engineer on utility substation projects.


• Experience with AIS and/or GIS substation design.


• Experience supporting renewable energy interconnection projects.


• Knowledge of utility standards and engineering practices for major investor-owned, municipal, and cooperative utilities.

About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)

At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.

Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative "One Team" mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do. We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients’ success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make.

We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.

Join us in creating a better world.

In 2025, Westwood was recognized as #77 on the ENR Top 500 Design Firms. Additionally, Westwood was ranked #5 for ENR's Top Design Firm for Solar, #6 for Battery Storage, and #3 for Wind (2025). The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.