Senior Electrical/Substation Engineer

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Substation Engineer to provide engineering and operational support for substation structures and equipment associated with major electric utility capital projects. The role involves hands-on engineering design, contractor oversight, equipment specifications, cost estimating, and project coordination. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in physical substation design, power systems engineering, and utility operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and review physical substation designs, including equipment layouts, foundations, and ground grid designs.

• Prepare engineering estimates, construction drawings, work requests, and equipment specifications.

• Specify and support the application of substation equipment, including transformers, circuit breakers, switches, bus systems, and instrument transformers.

• Oversee contractor engineering deliverables to ensure compliance with utility standards, technical requirements, and project specifications.

• Coordinate substation projects with internal engineering, operations, project management, procurement, and external contractors.

• Support equipment selection, material procurement, manufacturer drawing reviews, and delivery coordination.

• Assist with permitting, site selection, construction activities, field inspections, and project closeout.

• Provide technical support during construction and major storm restoration activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.

• Minimum 8 years of engineering experience for the Senior Engineer level.

• At least 2 years of experience in power systems engineering and operations.

• Strong knowledge of physical substation design, including:

  • Substation equipment specifications and layouts.

  • Foundation and ground grid design.

  • Substation site development and permitting.

• Must be eligible to obtain a Florida Engineer-in-Training (FE) certification within the first two years of employment.

• Must be eligible for Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in Florida.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Florida.

• Experience managing complex engineering projects and reviewing contractor deliverables.

• Strong knowledge of utility engineering standards, equipment procurement, and substation construction.

Ideal Candidate Profile

A senior-level Electrical Engineer with hands-on experience in substation physical design, structures and equipment (S&E), power utility projects, and contractor engineering oversight.