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- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed September 30, 2026
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Job Description
Our spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for oversight of EPC contractor engineering design and construction activities for Solar, Wind, and BESS collector high voltage substations and transmission lines (35kV to 500kV).
- Establish and maintain relationships with high voltage contractors.
- Review Substation EPC designs for compliance with interconnection agreement requirements, applicable reliability standards, standard industry practices, etc.
- Provide design review and advice on any issues that appear technically incorrect or inconsistent with project documentation.
- Review power system studies such as load flows, short circuits, harmonics, TOV, insulation coordination, etc.
- Direct coordination with interconnection providers to design collector substations per Transmission Provider requirements.
- Support role during substation commissioning by reviewing apparatus testing and coordinating testing with utility and ISO.
- Work with a project team including project management, development, interconnection, real estate, permitting, attorneys, finance, and construction in the field.
- Travel and fieldwork 25%. Majority of projects are located in Eastern or Central US.
Requirements
- B.S. Electrical Engineering with emphasis on Power Systems.
- 7+ years of substation design experience, either Physical or P&C.
- 2+ years of project engineering experience in an HV related role.
- Proficient in readings control schematics for HV breakers, Main Power Transformers, etc.
- Basic Knowledge of power system modeling such as load flow, insulation coordination, grounding, arc-flash, TOV, harmonics, etc.
- Basic understanding of grid integration requirements for renewables.
- Strong communication skills and ability to lead technical discussions among HV EPCs, Power Utilities, and internal stakeholders.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize projects and tasks.
- Project Management experience handling HV EPCs.
- PE Licensure.
- Technical lead experience coordinating engineering packages such as IFPs and IFCs.
- Experience with ETAP, PLS-CADD, or ASPEN.
- Experience in relay system testing.
- The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $113,000 and $141,525/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position also includes annual bonus. The benefits offered for this position are: medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, 401(k) eligibility, and paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
- Apply by clicking the application link below and submitting your information. The deadline to apply for this role is
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