Substation Electrical Engineer I

Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd. • Raleigh, NC

45d

About The Position

Bowman is hiring a Substation Electrical Engineer to join its team in Raleigh, North Carolina. The role supports the design, engineering, and technical evaluation of substations and related systems under the guidance of senior engineers. It applies foundational engineering principles to routine and moderately complex tasks, ensures compliance with applicable standards, and contributes to the safe, reliable, and cost-effective delivery of substation infrastructure.

The engineer supports projects involving new substation builds, expansions, and upgrades; prepares physical and/or electrical design deliverables; performs calculations with senior-engineer review; and reviews vendor drawings and technical data. The position also coordinates with procurement, construction, and commissioning teams and supports field activities during construction, testing, and commissioning. Work is primarily in an indoor professional office environment, with some outdoor job-site work and local travel; out-of-area and overnight travel may be required based on business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Working knowledge of substation equipment, including breakers, transformers, relays, structures, and grounding.
• Familiarity with power system analysis tools and drafting/design software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar.
• Proficiency in standard office software, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, and data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to build effective working relationships with internal leaders, peers, and external clients.
• Strong work ethic, commitment to quality and safety, technical judgment, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Self-reliance and ability to operate with limited direction.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in substation engineering, power delivery, or related utility engineering work.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification; progression toward Professional Engineer (PE) licensure is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Support substation engineering projects under the direction of senior engineers and project leads.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to coordinate and integrate substation designs.
• Participate in technical reviews and knowledge-sharing activities.
• Perform detailed engineering design tasks for substation builds, expansions, and upgrades, with guidance as needed.
• Interpret and apply industry standards, including IEEE, ANSI, and NESC, and company specifications under supervision.
• Assist with project planning, including scopes of work, engineering estimates, and schedules.
• Participate in design reviews, hazard analyses, and constructability reviews.
• Coordinate assigned engineering deliverables with procurement, construction, and commissioning teams.
• Support compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements in designs.
• Prepare substation physical and/or electrical design deliverables, including diagrams, schematics, drawings, specifications, bills of material, and grounding, conduit, bus, and equipment foundation designs.
• Perform engineering calculations, such as AC/DC loading, grounding, and conductor clearances, with review by senior engineers.
• Review vendor drawings and technical data for conformance with project requirements.
• Support construction, testing, and commissioning field activities by assisting with issue resolution as directed.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and engineering records.
• Produce accurate, complete engineering deliverables on schedule and designs that meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders and increasingly manage engineering tasks and priorities independently.

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.

What This Job Offers

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