Substation Project Engineer

WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INC•Overland Park, KS

About The Position

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an ambitious and talented professional to join its Power Division as a Substation Project Engineer. The role contributes to the execution and growth of the company's power delivery business and offers opportunities for technical development, project leadership, and client interaction. The Substation Project Engineer leads engineering and design for utility substation projects and supports project execution, client coordination, and technical quality control. The engineer works with project managers, engineers, designers, and clients to deliver projects that meet schedule, budget, and quality objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
At least 4 years of experience in utility substation engineering and design.
Experience performing engineering for electric utility, renewable energy, industrial, or EPC clients.
Knowledge of substation physical design, protection and control systems, grounding, relay applications, equipment specifications, and electrical calculations.
Familiarity with IEEE, NESC, NEC, ANSI, and NETA standards.
Experience using engineering and design software commonly used for substation projects.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high-quality deliverables.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain licensure.
Experience serving as Lead Engineer on utility substation projects.
Experience with AIS and/or GIS substation design.
Experience supporting renewable energy interconnection projects.
Knowledge of utility standards and engineering practices for major investor-owned, municipal, and cooperative utilities.

Responsibilities

Lead engineering and design for utility substation projects ranging from 12 kV distribution substations to 500 kV transmission substations.
Prepare and review substation physical design packages, including one-line diagrams, general arrangements, equipment layouts, grounding plans, conduit plans, and installation details.
Coordinate engineering activities with protection and control, civil/site, structural, and transmission design teams.
Support project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource forecasting.
Ensure deliverables comply with client requirements, industry standards, and company quality procedures.
Review engineering calculations, drawings, and project documentation for technical quality.
Serve as the technical point of contact for assigned projects and support client meetings as needed.
Support proposal development, scope definition, engineering estimates, and technical presentations.
Coordinate with equipment vendors and utility clients on equipment specifications, technical requirements, and project execution.
Mentor junior engineers and designers and promote technical excellence and professional development.
Assist with continuous improvement initiatives, engineering standards development, and best-practice implementation.