Lead Substation Design Engineer

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc.-posted 2 months ago
$125,000 - $155,000/Yr
Full-time • Senior
Atlanta, GA
251-500 employees
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E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. is seeking an experienced Lead Substation Design Engineer to support our growing portfolio of electric utility clients across Georgia and the Southeast. This role will be responsible for the oversight and execution of detailed design for high-voltage substations (up to 500 kV), including physical layout, equipment specifications, grounding, protection and control, and construction support. The ideal candidate has a strong technical background in substation engineering and proven experience coordinating multidisciplinary project teams.

  • Lead and perform the complete design of substation projects including general arrangement and equipment layout drawings.
  • Create grounding, lighting, conduit and cable plans.
  • Design control building layouts.
  • Develop AC/DC auxiliary systems.
  • Prepare Bill of Materials and material specifications.
  • Create one-line, three-line, and wiring diagrams.
  • Serve as the primary technical point of contact for clients, project managers, and internal teams.
  • Perform and check design calculations for short-circuit forces, ampacity, grounding, lightning protection, and voltage drop.
  • Review and approve design packages prepared by junior engineers and designers.
  • Prepare equipment specifications and procurement documents for major substation components.
  • Provide engineering support during procurement, fabrication, and construction.
  • Develop and enforce project design standards, quality procedures, and best practices.
  • Mentor and train junior engineering staff.
  • Support proposals and business development by developing scope, schedule, and budget estimates.
  • Maintain compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Power emphasis preferred) or related engineering discipline.
  • Minimum 8 years of experience in substation physical design engineering.
  • Proficiency with substation design tools and software (AutoCAD, MicroStation, Bentley Substation, or similar).
  • Working knowledge of P&C design fundamentals and schematics.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead project design teams and review deliverables for accuracy and compliance.
  • Strong understanding of relevant codes and standards (NESC, IEEE, NEC).
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to coordinate with clients, utilities, and construction contractors.
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Georgia or ability to obtain within 12 months.
  • Experience with 230 kV–500 kV substations and complex greenfield/brownfield projects.
  • Proficiency in grounding analysis software (CDEGS, WinIGS) and mechanical/electrical calculation tools.
  • Experience with protection and control wiring design and relay panel layouts.
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Paid time off
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