Multidiscipline engineering and surveying firm delivering renewable energy, infrastructure, power delivery projects.
Westwood Professional Services is hiring a Substation Physical Lead Engineer to serve as the client‑facing point of contact on electric substation design projects for high‑voltage utility systems and renewable energy interconnections. The engineer will apply NESC, NEC, and other applicable codes to produce high‑voltage physical arrangements, plan and elevation views, grounding analyses, layout details, cable trough and conduit plans, and AC/DC calculations for station service and battery requirements. Responsibilities also include preparing equipment specifications, bill of materials, and construction documents while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to meet project milestones.
The role requires technical ownership of all design aspects for high‑voltage (4 kV–230 kV) and extra‑high‑voltage (above 230 kV) substation projects, including general arrangements, grounding plans, and specifications for major primary equipment. Responsibilities encompass bus fault stress analysis, preparation of construction documentation, and providing technical support for procurement and construction. The engineer must coordinate with physical designers and various engineering disciplines, maintain high‑quality output, communicate client interests, serve as a system protection specialist, remove impediments, advise management on ROI, and attend client technical review meetings.
Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited program and possess a professional engineer (PE) license. A minimum of seven years of experience in high‑voltage substation physical design is required, along with proficiency in AutoCAD or Bentley MicroStation and in CDEGS, WinIGS, or similar tools for lightning and grounding studies. Additional expertise in assessing mechanical forces and thermal effects of high fault currents, knowledge of industry trends, and strong familiarity with NEC and the National Electrical Safety Code are essential.
Preferred qualifications include knowledge of outage sequences, constructability, and operation and maintenance considerations. The ability to develop scopes, perform QA/QC, manage direct reports, and produce proposals and project estimates is valued. Experience with scheduling and project controls processes is also advantageous.