Senior Substation Engineer, PE

Hamilton, New Jersey Permanent USD175,000 - USD190,000 per year Hybrid working View Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Substation Engineer, PE to lead high-voltage substation projects ranging from 69kV-500kV for utility and EPC clients. This role will oversee substation physical design, equipment layouts, grounding, protection & controls coordination, and construction support for grid modernization and infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical leadership and client-facing experience within power delivery projects.
  • Lead major utility and infrastructure projects across North America
  • Strong technical leadership and advancement opportunities

About Our Client

We are a nationally recognized engineering and consulting firm delivering complex power delivery and utility infrastructure projects across North America. Our Power Delivery team supports major transmission, substation, renewable energy, and grid modernization programs for utility and EPC clients. With continued growth and a strong project backlog, we offer long-term career stability, technical leadership opportunities, and exposure to high-profile infrastructure projects.

Job Description

  • Lead the engineering and design of substations ranging from 69kV, 115kV, 138kV, 161kV, 230kV, 345kV, and up to 500kV
  • Support greenfield and brownfield AIS and GIS substation projects for utility and infrastructure clients
  • Develop and review substation physical layouts, equipment arrangements, grounding plans, conduit/raceway designs, and cable routing
  • Coordinate substation equipment specifications including transformers, breakers, switches, bus systems, relays, CTs, PTs, and associated HV equipment
  • Review and approve engineering calculations including grounding studies, lightning protection, voltage drop, cable sizing, and station service analysis
  • Coordinate with protection & controls, civil, structural, and transmission line engineering teams throughout project execution
  • Oversee engineering deliverables including construction packages, BOMs, technical specifications, and design documentation
  • Ensure compliance with utility standards, IEEE, NEC, NESC, and applicable industry codes
  • Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and designers
  • Interface directly with utility clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders during project execution
  • Support project planning, budgeting, scheduling, proposal development, and technical reviews
  • Provide construction and field support including RFIs, outage coordination, and issue resolution
  • Support renewable energy interconnection and grid modernization projects



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Senior Substation Engineer, PE should have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required
  • 7+ years of substation engineering experience within utility, consulting, or EPC environments
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required
  • Strong experience with high-voltage substation design and utility standards
  • Experience supporting AIS and GIS substations preferred
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD, MicroStation, ETAP, SKM, or related engineering software preferred
  • Strong leadership, communication, and client management skills

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from $175,000 to $190,000 annually.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits package.
  • Lead major utility and infrastructure projects across North America
  • Strong technical leadership and advancement opportunities
  • Flexible/hybrid work environment
  • Competitive compensation, annual bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits
  • Collaborative engineering culture with long-term project stability



If you are a motivated Senior Substation Engineer, PE looking for an exciting opportunity, we encourage you to apply today!

Contact
Lauren Just
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7027682

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Engineering Design and R&D
Industry
Energy & Natural Resources
Location
Hamilton
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Lauren Just
Job Reference
JN-052026-7027682
Job Nature
Hybrid working