Lead Substation Engineer 2 - Grid
About The Position
The Lead Substation Engineer applies protective relaying and controls expertise to high-voltage and extra-high-voltage substations. The role supports a range of substation modifications and upgrades, from calculations, designs, and specifications to relaying philosophies, equipment selection, SCADA and telecommunications concepts, and preparation of I/O assignments and connection diagrams. It includes analyzing and designing single-line, relaying and metering, and DC schematic diagrams; preparing engineering studies; and independently reviewing calculations and drawings. The engineer guides and mentors engineers and designers, coordinates detailed design work, resolves engineering issues, and works with project managers, clients, and suppliers to deliver complete and timely designs. Responsibilities also include reviewing existing facilities and recommending upgrades or replacements, presenting findings, and developing professionally through peer learning. Travel to client or vendor offices and plant sites may be required for design reviews, construction coordination, and field verification. The role has a hybrid schedule: three days per week in the office and two days remote. Relocation assistance may be available depending on location.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering.
- At least 12 years of experience designing substations at 138 kV and above.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Experience serving as a firm/client liaison in a support or lead engineering role.
- Experience writing and providing supporting documentation for relay calculations.
- Experience with design techniques, tools, and principles used to produce technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
- Proficiency with one or more of SKM, ETAP, ASPEN, CDEGS, or vendor software.
- Familiarity with design codes and standards such as NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE, and ANSI.
- Experience with protective relay equipment used in substation protection, including equipment from SEL, ABB, GE, Areva, and Basler.
- Proficiency with MS Office applications.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; the employer does not sponsor work authorization for this position.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
- Degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
- Experience with in-line, bus, and equipment protection; breaker, transformer, and similar equipment control; RTU- and data-concentrator-based SCADA systems; and telemetering and communications such as fiber optics, microwave, or power line carrier.
- AutoCAD or MicroStation experience.
- Construction and start-up experience.
- Testing or commissioning experience.
- Interest in learning and effectively using relevant emerging technologies; experience with AI, automation, or programming is valued but not required.
Responsibilities
- Design substation modifications and upgrades, including calculations, documents, and specifications.
- Prepare relaying philosophies; select relay, control, and communications equipment; develop SCADA and telecommunications concepts and configurations; and oversee I/O assignments and connection diagrams.
- Guide engineers and designers in protection and controls design and coordinate detailed engineering phases.
- Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve engineering issues.
- Analyze and design single-line diagrams, AC substation relaying and metering diagrams, and DC schematic diagrams.
- Prepare engineering studies for client and peer review.
- Independently review calculations and drawing preparation performed by others.
- Coordinate with engineers, project managers, client personnel, and suppliers to ensure complete and timely designs.
- Review existing facilities, propose upgrades and replacements, and present findings and recommendations.
- Share knowledge with experienced engineers through peer learning and Communities of Practice.
- Mentor less experienced engineers.
- Potentially travel to client and vendor offices and plant sites for design reviews, construction coordination, and field verification.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision health plans.
- Life and accident insurance.
- Disability coverage.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Back-up daycare.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA).
- 401(k).
- Pre-tax commuter account.
- Merit Scholarship Program.
- Employee Discount Program.
- Corporate Charitable Giving Program.
- Tuition assistance.
- First Professional Licensure Bonus.
- Employee Referral Bonus.
- Paid annual personal/sick time.
- Paid vacation.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid bereavement leave.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Potential relocation package, depending on location.
- Potential eligibility for a yearly discretionary bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
