Principal Substation Engineer

We are supporting a major transmission utility on a critical project and are looking for a highly experienced Substation Physical Design Engineer to join on a long-term contract.

This is a remote opportunity with an initial onboarding period onsite to align with the team.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading physical design for high-voltage substations (up to 500kV)
• Producing and reviewing detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and construction packages
• Supporting heavy civil, structural, and mechanical design aspects of substations
• Performing grounding design and lightning protection calculations
• Supporting design reviews, engineering studies, and material evaluations
• Contributing to design standards and best practices across projects

What we’re looking for:

• 10+ years of substation physical design experience
• Strong experience with 500kV substations (breaker-and-a-half preferred)
• Heavy AutoCAD experience
• Background in civil, structural, and mechanical design within substations
• Experience with grounding and lightning protection design
• Ability to lead projects and mentor junior engineers
• Engineering degree required (Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical)
• PE preferred

Project Details:

• 12-month contract (high likelihood of extension)
• Remote (initial onsite onboarding required)
• Competitive hourly rate

If you’re interested or know someone who is a fit, reach out directly or apply here.