Substation Electrical Engineer

Roanoke Permanent USD90,000 - USD150,000 per year Hybrid working View Job Description
The Substation Project Engineer serve as a technical leader and Engineer of Record for complex substation design projects. This role combines hands-on engineering expertise with people leadership, technical authority, and project oversight.
  • Major utility engineering and consulting firm with huge project backlog
  • Trusted partner with major utilities supporting grid infrastructure

About Our Client

Our client is a well established engineering and consulting firm who specializes in the electric utility sector. For over 50 years, our client has been the trusted partner organizations rely on to solve complex challenges and reimagine what's possible.

Job Description

In the role of Substation Electrical Engineer, we'll count on you to:

  • Focus on physical design.
  • Schematic and wiring designs, some protection & controls design
  • Assign project tasks and provide technical guidance to junior team members on moderate to highly complex projects.
  • Perform QC reviews for work performed by junior and mid-level engineers and/or designers.
  • Work with senior engineers and technical leaders to identify and develop specific technical expertise and will attend training and seminars focused on further development and understanding of complex concepts related to their discipline.
  • May assist with developing technical papers and/or presentations that showcase technical capabilities at industry conferences or other events.
  • Will also be responsible for quality control reviews of projects from other teams on an as needed basis.
  • Works independently and may direct, mentor, train, and/or supervise efforts of less-experienced EIT's and/or Designers.



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

Due to client contract requirements, US-born citizenship is required.

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • 5+ years of substation design experience.
  • Experience using standard industry design software required
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills preferred.
  • Previous consulting firm experience desired.



Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license
  • Previous experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
  • Computer skills in Microsoft Office as well as standard Power Market Sector design software. (examples include PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, and Revit)
  • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from $90,000 to $150,000 USD.
  • Opportunity to work in a key role within the energy and natural resources sector.
  • A temporary position offering hands-on experience with impactful projects.
  • This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Engineer to make a meaningful impact. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply
  • Opportunity to travel to project sites nationwide supporting major power delivery projects, with all travel expenses covered.
  • Work on high-impact transmission and substation infrastructure projects supporting grid modernization and reliability initiatives across the U.S.
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits available.



If you are passionate about making a difference in the energy and natural resources industry, apply today to join our team as a Substation Electrical Engineer!

Contact
Dom Delia
Quote job ref
JN-042026-7006691

Job summary

Sector
Power & Energy
Sub Sector
Electrical Design Engineer
Industry
Energy & Natural Resources
Location
Roanoke
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Dom Delia
Job Reference
JN-042026-7006691
Job Nature
Hybrid working