Senior Substation Engineer
QTS Data CentersRichmond, VA
Full Time
Posted September 10, 2026
$136k - $208k
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- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 5, 2026
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- Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Power Generation
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- Employer-provided pay
Job Description
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
- Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) and/or Engineer in Training (EIT) registration.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in substation engineering or a related field.
- Proficient in substation design software
- Strong knowledge of substation equipment, including transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear, and protective relays. This should include 15kV through 500kV.
- Familiarity with industry standards and codes (e.g., IEEE, NESC, ANSI, NEC).
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Willingness to travel up to 25% to project sites as needed.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
- 15 Years of experience in substation engineering or a related field.
- Knowledge of electric transmission systems and design
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
- Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) and/or Engineer in Training (EIT) registration.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in substation engineering or a related field.
- Proficient in substation design software
- Strong knowledge of substation equipment, including transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear, and protective relays. This should include 15kV through 500kV.
- Familiarity with industry standards and codes (e.g., IEEE, NESC, ANSI, NEC).
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Willingness to travel up to 25% to project sites as needed.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
- 15 Years of experience in substation engineering or a related field.
- Knowledge of electric transmission systems and design
Benefits & Perks
- This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company benefits. This role is bonus-eligible and may qualify for equity.
- This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company benefits. This role is bonus-eligible and may qualify for equity.
- In accordance with applicable law, the following represents a reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation for this role if hired in Virginia. Please note that this information is provided for those hired in Virginia only, and this role is open to candidates outside of Virginia with compensation that aligns with your location. The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location.
- The estimated pay range for this role, if based in Virginia, is:
- $135,979.44 - 207,948.83
- Please note that this information is provided for those hired in Virginia only, and this role is open to candidates outside of Virginia with compensation that aligns with your location. The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location. This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending savings account; paid holidays; paid time off; employee assistance program; and other company benefits.
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