Substation Engineer

Position Summary The Substation Engineer will be responsible for the design, engineering, and coordination of high-voltage substations and interconnection facilities supporting utility-scale solar PV projects. This role ensures safe, reliable, and code-compliant delivery of substations from conceptual design through commissioning. Key Responsibilities Lead engineering and design of substations (typically 34.5kV-500kV) for solar PV and BESS projects Develop and review: One-line diagrams Three-line diagrams Protection & control schematics Relay settings and coordination studies Perform or oversee: Load flow, short circuit, and grounding studies Equipment sizing (transformers, breakers, switchgear, buswork) Coordinate interconnection design in compliance with utility requirements and ISO/RTO standards (e.g., PJM, ERCOT, MISO) Interface with utilities for interconnection agreements, studies, and approvals Support procurement by developing technical specifications and evaluating vendor bids Provide engineering support during construction, including RFIs, submittal reviews, and field issue resolution Participate in commissioning activities and ensure proper testing of substation equipment Ensure compliance with applicable standards (IEEE, NEC, NESC, ANSI) Collaborate cross-functionally with civil, structural, transmission line, and SCADA teams Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field 5-10+ years of experience in substation design (utility, EPC, or consulting environment) Experience with utility-scale renewable energy projects (solar and/or BESS preferred) Strong knowledge of high-voltage substation design and protection systems Familiarity with interconnection processes and grid compliance requirements Experience with engineering software (e.g., ETAP, SKM, PSCAD, AutoCAD, MicroStation) Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain Technical Skills Protection & control design (relays, SCADA, communication protocols) Substation physical layout and equipment specification Grounding and lightning protection design Relay coordination and arc flash analysis Understanding of utility interconnection standards and grid codes Preferred Experience Experience working with major utilities or ISOs such as PJM, ERCOT, or CAISO Experience in EPC project environments or owner's engineering roles Knowledge of renewable energy project lifecycle from development to COD Soft Skills Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving capability Work Environment Hybrid or remote with travel to project sites Field visits for construction support and commissioning required Substation Engineer Shawboro, NC 27973 Hybrid work Position Summary The Substation Engineer will be responsible for the design, engineering, and coordination of high-voltage substations and interconnection facilities supporting utility-scale solar PV projects. This role ensures safe, reliable, and code-compliant delivery of substations from conceptual design through commissioning. Key Responsibilities Lead engineering and design of substations (typically 34.5kV-500kV) for solar PV and BESS projects Develop and review: One-line diagrams Three-line diagrams Protection & control schematics Relay settings and coordination studies Perform or oversee: Load flow, short circuit, and grounding studies Equipment sizing (transformers, breakers, switchgear, buswork) Coordinate interconnection design in compliance with utility requirements and ISO/RTO standards (e.g., PJM, ERCOT, MISO) Interface with utilities for interconnection agreements, studies, and approvals Support procurement by developing technical specifications and evaluating vendor bids Provide engineering support during construction, including RFIs, submittal reviews, and field issue resolution Participate in commissioning activities and ensure proper testing of substation equipment Ensure compliance with applicable standards (IEEE, NEC, NESC, ANSI) Collaborate cross-functionally with civil, structural, transmission line, and SCADA teams Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field 5-10+ years of experience in substation design (utility, EPC, or consulting environment) Experience with utility-scale renewable energy projects (solar and/or BESS preferred) Strong knowledge of high-voltage substation design and protection systems Familiarity with interconnection processes and grid compliance requirements Experience with engineering software (e.g., ETAP, SKM, PSCAD, AutoCAD, MicroStation) Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain Technical Skills Protection & control design (relays, SCADA, communication protocols) Substation physical layout and equipment specification Grounding and lightning protection design Relay coordination and arc flash analysis Understanding of utility interconnection standards and grid codes Preferred Experience Experience working with major utilities or ISOs such as PJM, ERCOT, or CAISO Experience in EPC project environments or owner's engineering roles Knowledge of renewable energy project lifecycle from development to COD Soft Skills Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving capability Work Environment Hybrid or remote with travel to project sites Field visits for construction support and commissioning required