Senior Substation Physical Engineer

Utility Supply and Construction Company • , MI

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About The Position

CVR Engineering is looking to hire a Senior Substation Physical Engineer to join our growing team! At CVR, a Senior Engineer independently develops, designs, and analyzes electrical power systems and substations. In addition to leading the design team, this engineer provides high-level technical oversight and serves as the primary escalation point for complex decisions, collaborating with the VP of Engineering while supporting constructors, subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and clients.

Requirements

• BSEE from ABET approved university.
• 10+ years experience.
• Licensed as a professional engineer.
• Thorough understanding of industry standards and guidelines including ANSI, IEEE, NEMA, NEC, NESC, and others.
• Understanding constructability of design, field concepts, practices, and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• NCEES record a plus.
• Participation in professional societies, particularly IEEE.

Responsibilities

• Creates designs independently.
• Produces conceptual designs and associated information.
• Provides technical guidance to engineers, designers and drafters.
• Serves as technical lead to the design team, with the role evolving into full people management responsibilities (performance feedback, mentoring, workload planning).
• Specifies major equipment such as generators, transformers, circuit breakers and switchgear.
• Controls quality of specified equipment and design packages.
• Supervises production of technical drawings such as one-line diagrams, protection and control schematics, interconnection drawings, equipment arrangement plans, section views, grounding plans, conduit plans, cable tray plans and all associated installation details.
• Performs electrical studies such as power flow, short-circuit, device evaluation, device coordination, ground grid analysis, lightning protection analysis, and arc-flash hazard assessment.
• Acts as a company representative in client-facing engagements, contributing to project scoping, proposals, and technical discussions. Partners with the VP of Engineering during complex or sensitive conversations, while managing communication with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Takes ownership and responsibility with each project.

Benefits

• Competitive Wages
• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family.
• Paid Time Off: Including vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company contributions to help you plan for your future.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior