Substation & Protection

Substation Project Engineer

Northeast, US · West Coast, US · Hybrid

Role detail

What the search involves.

Location
Northeast, US · West Coast, US · Hybrid
Salary
$125k-$140k DOE and location, plus annual bonus

This US power engineering firm is bringing on a project engineer to help deliver substation design and EPC scopes through 765kV, with a defined path toward senior and lead roles.

You'd be producing real high-voltage substation designs almost from day one here, not spending two years redlining someone else's drawings. The backlog runs deep enough that variety, not boredom, is the actual risk.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to substation design and EPC delivery across projects up to 765kV
  • Build out protection & control and physical design deliverables for high-voltage substations
  • Draft equipment specs and material lists to support procurement
  • Coordinate directly with clients, vendors, and other engineering disciplines
  • Track project budgets and schedules, and help mentor junior engineers

Requirements

  • Engineering degree plus 5+ years of substation design work
  • Hands-on high-voltage substation design experience, physical or protection & control
  • Comfortable owning budget, schedule, and quality on assigned scope
  • PE license preferred

Benefits

  • Real design ownership on high-voltage substation work from your first project
  • Full medical, dental, and vision coverage, employer-matched retirement, and tuition reimbursement
  • An annual performance bonus on top of base pay
  • Paid time off, and a flexible hybrid schedule after your first 90 days
  • The backing of a Top-10 nationally ranked ENR power engineering firm
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Posted Jul 20, 2026 · Ref 697

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