High Voltage Electrical Engineer – Substations & Switchyards
About The Position
Hut 8 is seeking a High Voltage Electrical Engineer to join their expanding team. This role will support the development of next-generation AI and high-performance computing data centers across North America. The engineer will be responsible for the complete technical design of utility interconnection substations and transmission switchyards, delivering hundreds of megawatts of reliable power to mission-critical data center campuses. The position involves designing high-voltage infrastructure from concept through commissioning, working on projects ranging from 34.5 kV distribution substations to 345 kV transmission switchyards.
Requirements
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering
- 5+ years of experience in high-voltage substation engineering
- Strong experience designing substations from 34.5 kV through 345 kV
- Experience with utility interconnections and transmission systems
- Knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, NESC, and applicable utility standards
- Experience with grounding design, protection coordination, and relay applications
- Occasional travel to job site is required
Nice To Haves
- PE license preferred (or ability to obtain)
- Experience with one or more of the following: AI or hyperscale data centers, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Transmission switchyards, Substation electrical configurations, Gas-insulated or air-insulated substations
- Experience with ETAP, CDEGS, ASPEN, or SKM
- Experience with AutoCAD, and Bluebeam
Responsibilities
- Develop the electrical and physical design of high-voltage substations and switchyards (34.5 kV–345 kV)
- Develop one-line diagrams, protection philosophies, grounding systems, station layouts, and equipment specifications
- Prepare engineering calculations including: Short-circuit studies, Grounding analysis, Lightning protection, Cable sizing, AC/DC station service
- Prepare design documents including: Station General Arrangements, Elevations and sectional views, Grounding and conduit details, Foundation and steel details, Control building arrangements and details
- Specify and coordinate major equipment including: Power transformers, Gas circuit breakers, Disconnect switches, Instrument transformers, Protection and control systems
- Coordinate with utilities, EPC contractors, civil, structural, transmission line, and protection engineers
- Review vendor drawings and provide technical guidance throughout procurement and construction
- Support factory acceptance testing (FAT), commissioning, and energization activities
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life
- short-term and long-term disability insurance
- paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
