Engineer I - Substation (Engineering Boot Camp 2026)

Description

• Coordinate with Substation Design Engineers, Relay Settings Engineers, and other groups to ensure design concurrence.
• Working on project teams supporting all quality and project management goals.
• Create equipment and material specifications for procurement of engineered equipment as well as development of design scope and cost estimates.
• Preparing additional support documentation as needed to assist procurement, construction, and operation/maintenance of systems being designed.
• Develop drawings and assist in the preparation of design packages using CAD/drafting skills.
• Maintaining up-to-date technical skills related to the design of electrical substations and protection and control schematics for the electric utility power grid through on-the-job work and formal training.
• Complete calculations such as AC/DC load, bus spans, and ampacity.
• Identifying process improvement ideas and commuting ideas through appropriate management channels.
• Design Substations utilizing applicable codes and client standards. Typical design to include general arrangements, equipment and electrical layout, elevation views, cable trench, grounding studies, conduit drawings, grounding grids, lightning protection and grounding plans, AC/DC power systems, and bill of materials.
• Consistently following established design standards and CAD drafting standards while assuring quality, accuracy, and completeness.
• Meeting all project deadlines and supporting the processes and procedures to meet deadlines.

Requirements

• BS Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited school (Mechanical Engineering degrees accepted for some roles) with a focus on power systems.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to effectively discuss technical recommendations with customers.
• Substation awareness and Safety consciousness.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
• Aptitude to quickly learn and apply test procedures for various types of substation equipment.
• Strong computer skills.
• Good PC skills and the ability to support testing activities as required by the project lead.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
• Educational experience directly related to working with [medium to high voltage] electricity (preferred).
• Must have the ability to work independently, and accurately, and have high attention to detail.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance