Substation Engineer - Physical

Summary

ExecuPOWER is a certified women-owned engineering consulting firm providing innovative solutions to the utility and power industry. The company is seeking a Substation Physical Engineer to design and support high-voltage transmission projects, develop substation documentation and studies, and collaborate with project management, procurement, construction, and engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical design for high-voltage substation systems, including developing general arrangements, grounding plans, and conduit/cable routing plans
• Conduct grounding studies, direct-stroke lightning protection analysis, and perform AC/DC calculations for station service and battery system sizing
• Prepare equipment specifications for substation components such as transformers, breakers, switches, and other major assets
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including project management, procurement, and construction, to ensure project objectives are met
• Review and update one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, and elevation drawings to align with NERC, IEEE, and industry standards
• Support construction documentation, including bill of materials and as-built drawings
• Assist junior engineers with technical guidance and review their work to ensure accuracy and quality
• Contribute to project execution by providing technical support during design and implementation phases

Skills

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an accredited program
• 3 to 5 years of experience in substation physical design and high-voltage transmission systems
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required
• Proficiency in substation design software like AutoCAD, CDEGS, or similar tools
• Familiarity with industry standards such as NERC and IEEE
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across teams
• Willingness to travel occasionally to ExecuPOWER's King of Prussia office and client sites
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an accredited program
• 3 to 5 years of experience in substation physical design and high-voltage transmission systems
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required
• Proficiency in substation design software like AutoCAD, CDEGS, or similar tools
• Familiarity with industry standards such as NERC and IEEE
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across teams
• Willingness to travel occasionally to ExecuPOWER's King of Prussia office and client sites

Nice to Haves

• Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus

Benefits

• Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Parental Leave.
• Support for continuing education and certifications.
• Flexible schedules to manage professional and personal commitments.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance.
• Health Savings Account contributions and short-/long-term disability insurance.
• Remote work opportunity.