Substation Engineer

Substation EngineerOverview Join a utility-focused engineering team responsible for designing and supporting the reliability, safety and performance of electric substation, transmission and generation control systems. This role supports a utility environment and plays a key part in protection and control design across a broad service area. Key Responsibilities + Perform engineering design for electric substation, transmission line and generation equipment control systems, including fault protection systems. + Specify substation equipment based on system ratings to support safe and reliable operation. + Design protective relay systems, metering and SCADA in accordance with applicable standards, regulations and system requirements. + Gather and analyze system data and ratings to support reporting needs and evolving system requirements. + Develop detailed protection and control project scopes and cost estimates for multi-year capital projects. + Provide technical support to operations and construction teams, including troubleshooting and failure analysis. + Prepare and review technical drawings and specifications to ensure compliance with engineering and utility standards. + Direct and support designers and technicians by reviewing work, monitoring progress and ensuring adherence to safety and regulatory requirements. Required Qualifications + Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET -accredited program. + Experience supporting a utility in substation, generation and transmission line equipment control. + Strong knowledge of generation, transmission and distribution relays and protection schemes. + Expertise in substation design and protection and control systems. + Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles, advanced mathematics, and system analysis. + Ability to interpret and develop schematic, wiring and logic diagrams. + Experience developing elementary drawings and relay logic for protection system designs. + Proficiency in AutoCAD. + Proficiency with standard business tools, including word processing, spreadsheets and databases. Preferred Strengths + Strong organizational and proofreading skills with close attention to detail. + Dependable, self-motivated and able to manage multiple priorities effectively. + Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. + Ability to perform well in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment. Work Environment + To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account