Senior Substation Engineer
Location
United States
Posted
37 days ago
Salary
$100K - $140K / year
Bachelor Degree8 yrs expEnglishFlash
Job Description
• Oversee and review all aspects of medium- and high-voltage substation system design for utility-scale energy storage and solar projects, ensuring technical accuracy, regulatory compliance, and adherence to SLR and industry standards.
• Develop and take technical leadership of substation general arrangement drawings, plan and elevation drawings, grounding plans, cable routing plans, underground/overhead designs, SCADA details, and substation details.
• Develop and take technical leadership of design calculations, insulation coordination studies, and protection settings.
• Review equipment shop drawings, installation manuals, specification documents, test plans, control narratives, client requirements, and AHJ requirements.
• Provide advisory services and project technical support for conceptual activities, OE/IE engagements, interconnection process, commissioning, and ongoing construction.
• Review engineering team deliverables for technical quality and consistency; set and uphold drawing architecture standards and best practices across the design team.
• Design substation grounding systems using CDEGS and in accordance with IEEE 80 and 81 and other applicable standards.
• Perform power system studies including underground ampacity, load flow, protective coordination, short-circuit, and arc flash analysis using ETAP.
• Design substation shielding/lightning systems using Rolling Sphere and Protective Angle methods, and other applicable methods.
• Prepare substation electrical bill of materials for client review and procurement activities.
• Prepare construction specifications documents using MasterSpec and CNS systems.
• Ensure project designs comply with relevant codes and standards (e.g., NEC, CEC, IEEE, building and fire code).
• Conduct on-site field visits to support design verification, construction, and commissioning activities.
• Recommend and implement continuous improvements in design practices, project execution processes, and product performance.
• Support business development efforts by providing technical input on proposals, estimating engineering scope, and advising on system configuration.
Job Requirements
- Minimum 8 years of experience in substation engineering
- Must be an active Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)
- Proficient with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and power system analysis tools (e.g., CDEGS, ETAP, SKM, PSCAD)
- Working knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) and National Electrical Code (NEC)
- Familiarity with relevant standards such as IEEE 80, IEEE 81, CSA 22.2 No. 107.1, UL 1741, and NFPA 855 is an asset
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to project sites.
Benefits
- Competitive total compensation package including medical, dental, orthodontia, vision, FSA/HSA, generous PTO accrual, 10 paid holidays, 401(k) retirement account with company matching program, company paid life insurance, short & long term disability insurance, and employee assistance program.
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