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Immediate Need - Substation Engineer

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premier finderSpokane, WA7 days ago
Immediate Need! Substation Project Engineer (3–5 yrs) Electrical Engineer | Power Delivery | Remote | 10% Travel📍 Remote (U.S.)✈️ ~10% travel for site visits and project coordination
About the Role: We are partnering with a highly respected power delivery consulting firm supporting utilities, renewable developers, and infrastructure clients across North America. They are looking for an Electrical Engineer / Project Engineer with 3–5 years of substation experience who wants to deepen their technical expertise and grow toward a Lead Substation Engineer role. You will work alongside experienced engineers designing and delivering high-voltage substation infrastructure projects, gaining exposure to consulting engineering, client coordination, and complex power system projects. This role offers strong mentorship, meaningful technical responsibility, and a clear path toward technical leadership. What You’ll Work OnYou will support engineering and design for high-voltage substations including:
  • Substation yard layouts and equipment arrangement
  • Grounding system design and lightning protection
  • Conduit and cable routing
  • General arrangement drawings and elevations
  • Control building and auxiliary AC/DC systems
  • Equipment specifications and bill of materials You will also support Protection & Controls engineering, including:
  • One-line and three-line diagrams
  • Relay panel arrangements
  • AC/DC schematics
  • Control wiring diagrams Engineering Responsibilities
  • Support substation design and engineering deliverables
  • Prepare engineering calculations and studies Grounding analysis Lightning protectionAC/DC load studies
  • Develop equipment specifications and material lists
  • Coordinate design with civil, structural, transmission, and protection teams
  • Support drawing review, vendor coordination, and engineering QA
  • Participate in project meetings and client discussions
  • Contribute to project scopes, schedules, and technical documentation
Required Experience:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
  • 3–5 years of experience in substation engineering or power delivery
  • Experience supporting substation design deliverables, such as: One-line diagrams General arrangements Grounding layouts Conduit and cable plans Control schematics Material lists
  • Familiarity with high-voltage substations (12kV–500kV)
  • Ability to work in a consulting engineering environment
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills Preferred (Not Required)
  • EIT certification or working toward PE
  • Experience with tools such as: AutoCADMicroStationETAPSKMEasyPower
  • Familiarity with IEEE, NESC, or utility standards
Compensation & Benefits: Competitive salary based on experience and location.
Benefits include:
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Remote work flexibility
  • Mentorship and career development
  • Strong project backlog and long-term stability Why Engineers Like This Role
  • Clear path to Lead Substation Engineer
  • Mentorship from experienced consulting engineers
  • Work on critical energy infrastructure projects
  • Strong technical growth opportunity
  • Collaborative engineering culture Interested? Apply and a member of our team will review your qualifications and reach out to discuss your availability to interview with the hiring team!
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Level

SeniorL5

Location

Spokane, WA

Occupation

Electrical Engineers

Industry

Engineering Services

Posted

7 days ago

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