Senior Substation Physical Engineer - Transmission & Distribution (Mid Atlantic Region)

Responsibilities: Lead substation physical design from concept to completion, including layout, grounding, raceway, lighting, and security Develop substation calculations (insulation, voltage drop, cable sizing, conduit fill) Prepare design sketches, BOMs, equipment specifications, cost estimates, and other deliverables Apply IEEE/NESC standards and coordinate protection/control with civil/structural teams Mentor engineers, review work, and build bench strength Lead field inspections and develop improved processes or methods Manage schedule and budget for deliverables and resolve project issues Support QA/QC design reviews and client-facing deliverables Prepare proposals with schedule and budget estimates Lead site walkdowns, verify conditions, and incorporate findings into deliverables Provide technical support during procurement (vendor drawings, submittals, RFIs) and field resolution

Key requirements: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field from ABET-accredited program with 7 years of substation project experience (including physical design) Or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related field from ABET-accredited program with FE exam completion and 7 years of substation experience Proficient in MS Office Excellent written and verbal communication, strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to work in a collaborative team environment and demonstrate leadership Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred Travel up to 50% Experience with 345kV–765kV substations and DGA equipment preferred Experience with protection and control design coordination Strong attention to detail and organizational skills leadership problem-solving collaboration One-Line/Three-Line Diagrams Electrical Plans, Sections & Materials Grounding & Raceway Design