Substation Engineer

Overview

Lead design & delivery of high‑voltage substation projects, managing teams & client liaison.

Key Responsibilities

• project management
• design execution
• load flow
• standards compliance
• client coordination
• travel

Tasks

-Project Oversight: Direct and manage projects to achieve high standards of quality, adherence to schedules, and budget goals. Ensure timely completion by overseeing and coordinating all project activities. -Problem Solving: Identify potential project issues and provide solutions. Travel as required for project needs and perform additional duties as assigned. -Design Execution: Develop and update design documents, including one-line diagrams, electrical plans, and specifications. Use engineering software for tasks such as ground grid design, relay coordination, transformer sizing, load flow, and short circuit analysis. -Coordination and Communication: Collaborate with customers, project teams, and management to ensure smooth project execution. Prepare and manage project schedules and budgets, addressing any deviations promptly. -Standards Compliance: Ensure all engineering work complies with relevant standards (NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE, ANSI) and utilize the document management system effectively. -Travel: Undertake short-term travel as required by project assignments.

Requirements

• pe license
• power systems
• high voltage
• design software
• 5+ years
• leadership

What You Bring

-Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited institution, with a preference for a focus on power systems. -Software Proficiency: Competent in word processing, spreadsheet, and email applications. -Experience with protection and controls or electrical studies -Leadership and Communication: Proven ability to supervise a technical team and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders. -Technical Expertise: Advanced understanding of high voltage electrical substation components, AC/DC fundamentals, and three-phase power systems. Proficiency in engineering software for design and analysis tasks. -Professional Engineer license for state of California -Design Skills: Ability to produce and interpret design documents and drawings necessary for project execution. -GIS: Familiarity with GIS is a plus. -Minimum of 5 years of experience in high voltage (230kV and above) electrical substation engineering and design.

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About Ec Source Services, Llc

-has carved a niche building complex power‑delivery infrastructure. -They specialize in engineering and constructing overhead and underground transmission systems. -Their core services span EPC delivery for transmission, distribution, substations, switchyards and foundations nationwide. -Operating across multiple U.S. states and Canada, they support renewables integration with extra‑high‑voltage grid projects. -Backed by MasTec’s scale, ECS deploys specialized equipment—from helicopters to high‑capacity fleets—to meet demanding schedules. -Typical projects include long‑distance transmission upgrades, pole replacements, underground distribution builds and substation installs. -Their history reflects a steady expansion from regional utility jobs to landmark, multi‑state infrastructure ventures. -Distinctive strength: merging deep field expertise with EPC management for turnkey delivery of power‑grid systems.

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