Substation Engineer

About Our Client

Their collaborative, team-driven environment provides engineers with the opportunity to work on impactful projects while gaining exposure to both technical leadership and client-facing responsibilities.

• Lead and/or support substation projects from concept through design, construction, and closeout· Develop and review complete substation design packages, including:
• Physical layouts (plan & elevation views, above and below grade)
• Yard layouts, grounding systems, and lightning protection
• Raceway, conduit, and cable routing designs
• Control building layouts and cable schedules
• Create and review:
• One-line and three-line diagrams
• AC/DC power systems and battery sizing
• Protection & control (P&C) schematics
• SCADA and communication systems
• Relay panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and cable lists
• Perform and review engineering calculations, including:
• Grounding and lightning analysis
• Insulation coordination
• Voltage drop, cable sizing, and conduit fill
• Short circuit and load flow (as applicable)
• Prepare technical reports and present findings to clients· Develop equipment specifications, bills of materials, and cost estimates· Ensure compliance with IEEE, NESC, NEC, and utility-specific standards· Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (civil, structural, protection & control, etc.)· Support procurement, construction, commissioning, and field inspection activities· Conduct QA/QC reviews to ensure high-quality design deliverables· Identify and resolve technical and project-related issues· Support business development efforts, including proposals, bids, and presentations· Build and maintain strong client relationships within the power and utility sectorMPI 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

Qualifications· Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited preferred)· 10+ years of progressive substation engineering experience· Experience supporting or leading substation projects from 34.5kV up to 500kV+ (up to 765kV preferred)· Background in consulting engineering, EPC, or utility environments· Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or actively pursuing licensure· Proficiency with design tools such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, or Inventor· Familiarity with engineering software/tools (e.g., ETAP, SKM, ASPEN - plus)· Experience with project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project) for scope, schedule, and budget trackingKey Skills & Attributes· Strong understanding of substation design and power delivery systems· Proven ability to deliver high-quality technical solutions on complex projects· Excellent communication and client-facing skills· Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities· Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively· Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills· Demonstrated leadership or desire to grow into a leadership role· Ability to collaborate across teams and disciplines

• Competitive hourly rate ranging from $70.00 to $85.00 USD.
• Contract to hire role with great potential for professional growth.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Work for one of the nation's leading EPC firms.

If you are interested in this Substation Engineering role we encourage you to apply and take the next step in your career.