Electrical Substation Design Engineer

Description

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure designs meet states energy efficiency standards and local zoning requirements, as outlined in relevant legislation.
• Power System Analysis: Perform load flow, short-circuit, and coordination studies using software like ETAP, SKM, or PSS/E to ensure system reliability and safety.
• Equipment Specification: Select and specify substation equipment, including transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, and protective relays.
• Collaboration: Work with internal and external OEMs, project managers, engineering firms, general contractors, legal and utility providers to integrate substation designs into larger infrastructure projects, such as data center campuses.
• Substation Design Development: Create/review detailed electrical substation designs, including one-line diagrams, schematics, and layouts for high-voltage (up to 500 kV) and medium-voltage systems.
• Technical Vetting: Review and validate substation designs for compliance with IEEE, NEC, NESC, local utility standards, and customer specifications.
• Documentation: Prepare technical reports, specifications, and construction drawings, ensuring accuracy and adherence to project timelines.
• Site Assessments: Conduct site evaluations to assess power capacity, grid connectivity, and environmental impacts, ensuring alignment with local regulations.
• Risk Mitigation: Identify potential design risks (e.g., grid capacity constraints) and propose solutions to optimize performance and cost-efficiency.
• Substation Construction Oversight and Commissioning: Establish budgets and schedules. Manage consultants and contractors to deliver private substations.

Requirements

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Knowledge of protective relay systems, SCADA, and substation automation.
• Familiarity with various Federal, State, and County infrastructure requirements.
• Experience with data center power infrastructure, including 300 MW substation designs is preferred.
• Proficiency in design software (e.g., AutoCAD, MicroStation, Revit) and power system analysis tools (e.g., ETAP, SKM).
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field; Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical substation design, with a focus on high voltage systems (69kV–500kV).
• Familiarity with renewable energy integration and grid modernization is preferred.

Benefits

• Childcare Reimbursement
• A selection of comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401k with 100% match up to 6%, immediately vested upon enrollment
• Free catered lunches + fully stocked kitchen
• $2,000 annual HRA and HSA contribution
• Wellness Spending Account
• Living Generously program with 100% charitable contribution match
• Parental Paid Leave
• On-site gym
• Scholarships and paid professional development
• Mental Health Reimbursement
• Cellphone Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Account

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance