Senior Substation Engineer

Washington, District of Columbia Permanent USD165,000 - USD180,000 per year Hybrid working View Job Description
The Senior Substation Engineer leads the design and execution of medium- and high-voltage substation projects while providing technical leadership to project teams. This role is responsible for developing engineering solutions, overseeing project deliverables, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring designs meet client requirements, industry standards, and project objectives.
  • Lead critical power projects
  • Technical leadership role

About Our Client

Our client is a leading engineering and infrastructure services organization supporting utility, industrial, renewable energy, and power delivery projects. The company provides engineering, design, construction, commissioning, and maintenance services for critical electrical infrastructure. Known for technical excellence and innovation, they deliver complex transmission and distribution projects across North America.

Job Description

  • Lead the engineering design and execution of transmission and distribution substation projects.
  • Prepare, review, and approve one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, protection and control drawings, and physical layouts.
  • Perform and review engineering calculations related to grounding, lightning protection, cable sizing, conduit systems, and equipment selection.
  • Lead equipment specification and selection for transformers, switchgear, breakers, disconnect switches, bus systems, and related substation equipment.
  • Serve as the technical lead on projects and provide guidance to junior engineers and designers.
  • Coordinate with civil, structural, protection and control, construction, and project management teams.
  • Manage project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and resource planning from an engineering perspective.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable IEEE, NEC, NESC, utility, and client standards.
  • Review vendor drawings, technical submittals, and equipment documentation.
  • Participate in client meetings, technical presentations, design reviews, and proposal support activities.
  • Support construction, commissioning, troubleshooting, and field engineering efforts as required.
  • Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Mentor and develop junior engineering staff.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.



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 should have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
  • 8+ years of substation engineering experience supporting transmission and distribution projects.
  • Strong knowledge of substation design principles, equipment applications, and utility standards.
  • Experience leading engineering projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
  • Proficiency interpreting electrical drawings, specifications, calculations, and technical standards.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from $165,000 to $180,000.
  • Competitive base salary
  • Annual performance bonus
  • Comprehensive medical benefits
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Generous PTO and holidays
  • PE and professional development support
  • Leadership growth opportunities
  • Exposure to major grid infrastructure projects
  • Flexible work environment
  • Strong career advancement potential



Interested? Apply today.

Contact
Lauren Just
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7079825

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Engineering Design and R&D
Industry
Energy & Natural Resources
Where
Washington
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Lauren Just
Job Reference
JN-082026-7079825
Job Nature
Hybrid working
 

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