Substation Electrical Engineer III

Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd. • Reston, VA

152d • Remote

About The Position

Bowman is seeking a remote Substation Electrical Engineer III to provide advanced engineering expertise for the planning, design, and execution of substation projects. The role leads complex, high-impact engineering efforts, applies seasoned technical judgment, and ensures designs are safe, compliant, constructible, and aligned with company standards and long-term system strategy.

The engineer leads technical execution for new substations, major expansions, and system upgrades; reviews and approves design packages, calculations, and specifications; and coordinates with internal disciplines, contractors, and external engineering firms. The position also supports capital planning and provides engineering assistance for outages, energized work planning, and emergency restoration as needed.

The role develops and reviews electrical and physical design deliverables, validates engineering calculations, reviews vendor documentation, and resolves complex design and field issues during construction, testing, and commissioning. It also provides technical mentorship, supports improvements to engineering standards and practices, and ensures project documentation is accurate and properly archived.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least 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.
• Ability to work independently and within a team, manage multiple time-sensitive tasks, and operate with limited direction.
• Strong technical judgment, problem-solving, data analysis, and interpretation skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Strong work ethic, commitment to quality, sense of urgency, risk awareness, and safety leadership.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (PE) license; strongly preferred and required for approval authority in some jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead technical engineer on substation projects with 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 IEEE, ANSI, NESC, and NEC standards and codes, as well as internal design criteria.
• Support capital planning with technical input, feasibility studies, and cost and 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 one-line, three-line, and AC/DC schematics; general arrangement and equipment layout drawings; grounding system designs and calculations; and equipment specifications, requisitions, and technical evaluations.
• Perform and validate engineering calculations, including AC/DC loading, grounding, and conductor clearances.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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