Onsite Engineer I – Substation

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About the role

  • Substation Engineer through Qualus University's 2026 Engineering Boot Camp. Gaining hands-on training in electrical substation design and working alongside experts in the field.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate with Substation Design Engineers, Relay Settings Engineers, and other groups to ensure design concurrence.
  • Design Substations utilizing applicable codes and client standards.
  • Typical design to include general arrangements, equipment and electrical layout, elevation views, cable trench, grounding studies, conduit drawings, grounding grids, lightning protection and grounding plans, AC/DC power systems, and bill of materials.
  • Complete calculations such as AC/DC load, bus spans, and ampacity.
  • Create equipment and material specifications for procurement of engineered equipment as well as development of design scope and cost estimates.
  • Working on project teams supporting all quality and project management goals.
  • Meeting all project deadlines and supporting the processes and procedures to meet deadlines.
  • Maintaining up-to-date technical skills related to the design of electrical substations and protection and control schematics for the electric utility power grid through on-the-job work and formal training.
  • Substation awareness and Safety consciousness.
  • Aptitude to quickly learn and apply test procedures for various types of substation equipment.
  • Good PC skills and the ability to support testing activities as required by the project lead.
  • Develop drawings and assist in the preparation of design packages using CAD/drafting skills.
  • Preparing additional support documentation as needed to assist procurement, construction, and operation/maintenance of systems being designed.
  • Consistently following established design standards and CAD drafting standards while assuring quality, accuracy, and completeness.
  • Identifying process improvement ideas and commuting ideas through appropriate management channels.

Requirements

  • BS Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited school (Mechanical Engineering degrees accepted for some roles) with a focus on power systems.
  • Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
  • Microsoft Office product application.
  • Knowledge of AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
  • Educational experience directly related to working with [medium to high voltage] electricity (preferred).
  • Must have the ability to work independently, and accurately, and have high attention to detail.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to effectively discuss technical recommendations with customers.
  • Strong computer skills.

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Short and Long-Term Disability
  • 401(k) match
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • EAP
  • Parental Leave
  • Paid time off
  • Holidays

Job title

Engineer I – Substation

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$65,000 - $85,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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