Senior Design Engineer, Substations
About The Position
Bowman has an opportunity for a Senior Design Engineer III, Substations to join our team in North Carolina. At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
- 5+ years of progressive experience in substation engineering or power delivery.
- Deep knowledge of substation equipment, layouts, grounding, and protection interfaces.
- Proficiency with engineering design and analysis software.
- Strong working knowledge of utility standards and construction practices.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering document management systems.
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred; required for approval authority in some jurisdictions.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a lead technical engineer on substation projects of high complexity, scope, or risk.
- Provide technical mentorship and guidance to Substation Design Engineers.
- Act as an engineering point of contact for cross‑functional teams, contractors, and external engineering firms.
- Influence engineering standards, best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Lead engineering execution for new substations, major expansions, and system upgrades.
- Review and approve substation design packages, calculations, and specifications.
- Interpret and apply industry standards and codes (IEEE, ANSI, NESC, NEC) and internal design criteria.
- Support capital planning efforts through technical input, feasibility studies, and cost/schedule estimates.
- Participate in design reviews, safety risk assessments, and constructability evaluations.
- Coordinate engineering deliverables with Protection & Control, Transmission Line, Civil, Environmental, Construction, and Operations teams.
- Provide engineering support for outages, energized work planning, and emergency restoration as needed.
- Develop and review advanced substation engineering deliverables, including: One‑line, three‑line, and AC/DC schematics, General arrangement and equipment layout drawings, Grounding system designs and calculations, Equipment specifications, requisitions, and technical evaluations.
- Perform and validate engineering calculations (AC/DC loading, grounding, conductor clearances, etc.).
- Lead vendor drawing and data reviews to ensure technical compliance and quality.
- Resolve complex design and field issues during construction, testing, and commissioning.
- Ensure engineering documentation is accurate, complete, and properly archived.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
- Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
- Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
