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Substation Project Engineer
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An Electrical Substation Engineer is responsible for substation design including schematic development, physical layouts, equipment, and construction cost estimates.
$105,299 / year median in Georgia
Job Description
Substation Project Engineer at The Planet Group Substation Project Engineer at The Planet Group in Atlanta, Georgia Posted in 1 day ago.
Type:
full-time ????
HIRING:
Project Engineer 1 - High Voltage Substations | Atlanta, GA We're seeking an experienced Project Engineer with a strong background in high-voltage utility substation engineering to join a growing engineering team in Atlanta, GA. This is an excellent opportunity for an electrical engineer who enjoys being hands-on with design while also managing projects from planning through construction and closeout. ????
Location:
Atlanta, GA ????
Work Model:
Hybrid - 2 days/week in office; remote flexibility available ????
Relocation:
Available ??
Travel:
Approximately 10-25% ?
Hours:
8:00 AM-5:00 PM, with flexibility ????
Overtime:
Paid after 40 hours (straight-time rate) ???? What You'll Do Manage high-voltage substation projects from planning through design, permitting, construction support, and closeout Oversee and review detailed engineering and design work Develop and/or review: Single-line diagrams Substation physical layouts Wiring diagrams Schematics Engineering calculations and specifications Support EPC proposals, estimates, and project controls Coordinate with internal engineering teams, contractors, utilities, government agencies, and other stakeholders Monitor project budgets, schedules, quality, and regulatory compliance Provide construction support and technical guidance throughout project execution Maintain project documentation, status reports, and engineering records Take ownership of the quality and accuracy of engineering deliverables ???? What We're Looking For 5+ years of experience in the electric utility industry Significant experience with high-voltage electrical substations Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university Strong understanding of utility engineering and construction standards Experience with detailed substation engineering/design AutoCAD Electrical experience required Experience with Substation Design Suite (SDS) is a strong plus PE license is a plus Knowledge of applicable industry standards including ANSI, ASTM, ACI, AISC, IEEE, NEC, and NESC Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a complex environment Strong communication, collaboration, and customer-facing skills Ability to work independently while contributing to a growing team The Atlanta team is expanding and expects to add multiple Project Engineers as the business continues to grow. ???? Interested? Send me a message or apply directly to learn more. #Hiring #ProjectEngineer #ElectricalEngineering #Substation #SubstationEngineering #HighVoltage #PowerEngineering #UtilityEngineering #ElectricalEngineer #EPC #AtlantaJobs #EngineeringJobs #EnergyJobs #PowerInfrastructure #GeorgiaJobs