E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc.

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Lead Substation Design Engineer

Mechanical EngineerMechanical EngineerFull TimeRemoteTeam 501-1,000Since 1988H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

50 days ago

Salary

$125K - $155K / year

Bachelor Degree8 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Lead and perform the complete design of substation projects including: General arrangement and equipment layout drawings, Grounding, lighting, conduit and cable plans, Control building layouts, AC/DC auxiliary systems, Bill of Materials and material specifications, One-line, three-line, and wiring diagrams • Serve as the primary technical point of contact for clients, project managers, and internal teams. • Perform and check design calculations for short-circuit forces, ampacity, grounding, lightning protection, and voltage drop. • Review and approve design packages prepared by junior engineers and designers. • Prepare equipment specifications and procurement documents for major substation components (power transformers, circuit breakers, disconnect switches, instrument transformers, protection panels). • Provide engineering support during procurement, fabrication, and construction. • Develop and enforce project design standards, quality procedures, and best practices. • Mentor and train junior engineering staff. • Support proposals and business development by developing scope, schedule, and budget estimates. • Maintain compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements (NESC, NEC, IEEE, ANSI, ASCE).

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Power emphasis preferred) or related engineering discipline
  • Minimum 8 years of experience in substation physical design engineering
  • Proficiency with substation design tools and software (AutoCAD, MicroStation, Bentley Substation, or similar)
  • Working knowledge of P&C design fundamentals and schematics
  • Demonstrated ability to lead project design teams and review deliverables for accuracy and compliance
  • Strong understanding of relevant codes and standards (NESC, IEEE, NEC)
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to coordinate with clients, utilities, and construction contractors.

Benefits

  • health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • paid time off

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