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Electric Power Engineers
Overview
We are designing the grid of the future!
We are looking to hire an Electrical Engineer for our Engineering line of business, working on detailed substation design projects. EPE is seeking an experienced Engineer for detailed design engineering on utility-scale and distributed energy projects across our growing portfolio, including solar PV, BESS, wind, hybrid power, microgrids, and EV/data center infrastructure. This position offers the opportunity to work in a project team environment with other engineers and designers involved in the design, modification, and analysis of electrical systems
Responsibilities
How you can make an impact:
- Experience with different aspects of detailed electrical design related to generation, transmission, and distribution, including substations for solar, wind, and battery energy storage systems, their integration into the electrical grid, underground distribution systems, industrial electrical plant applications, and communications technologies.
- Experience with substation and collection system design reviews
- Experience with the EPC RFP process and equipment specifications
- Outlining the initial design concepts for substations and overseeing the review or creation of detailed designs, which cover layouts, elevations, single-line diagrams, ground grid design, lightning protection, both DC and AC control schematics, wiring connections, cable schedules, and the organization of raceways, such as cable trays, duct banks, and trenches, alongside a comprehensive bill of materials.
- Crafting technical specifications for key electrical components to meet customer needs and adhere to the most recent and relevant standards.
- Evaluating proposals, specifications, and drawings from vendors.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including civil, structural, transmission and system studies; perform a range of design development, analysis, or review tasks independently
- Making sure to complete assigned projects on time while adhering to project quality and budget objectives.
Qualifications
Bring your passion, here's what’s needed:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline, with a minimum of six years of experience in electrical engineering within utilities, energy systems, or renewable energy sectors
- Strong knowledge of power systems, grid operations, and utility infrastructure; experience with renewable energy systems including solar PV, wind, and battery storage.
- Possess experience in developing, designing, and checking detailed design drawings and documents for high voltage substations.
- Based in the US with a Professional Engineering (PE) license
- Demonstrated expertise in a detailed understanding of the analytical tools/software used in the industry.
- Knowledgeable in industrial standards, codes, and construction practices
- Strong customer focus, both internal and external.
- Demonstrate attention to detail and be comfortable outside of one's comfort zone.
- Proactive in learning new technology and engineering knowledge.
Experience leveraging AI and automation tools responsibly to improve quality, productivity and innovation
Lead the Change!
Be a part of an innovative team shaping the grid of the future through advanced energy intelligence. For more than half a century, Electric Power Engineers (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe, providing consulting expertise and energy intelligence software solutions for complex engineering and grid modeling challenges. As leaders in the renewables space, we are focused on building a modern, secure, and resilient grid. Join us in making an impact on the communities we serve and the environment in which we live. Together we can transform the future of energy.
How we support you:
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage for you
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- MyShare Employee Ownership Program
- Work with industry leaders
- 401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)
Location: This position will be remote US
Travel: Occasional travel may be needed (10% or less)
EPE is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster, and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster
Third-Party Recruiting Notification
EPE does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to EPE via our career page or to any of our managers or employees will be considered public information, may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume, and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency. EPE will not pay a fee to a third-party recruiter or agency without a previously signed third-party agreement and has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of the Talent Acquisition team.
Originally posted on Himalayas
Substation Engineer
Electric Power Engineers
Overview
We are designing the grid of the future!
We are looking to hire an Electrical Engineer for our Engineering line of business, working on detailed substation design projects. EPE is seeking an experienced Engineer for detailed design engineering on utility-scale and distributed energy projects across our growing portfolio, including solar PV, BESS, wind, hybrid power, microgrids, and EV/data center infrastructure. This position offers the opportunity to work in a project team environment with other engineers and designers involved in the design, modification, and analysis of electrical systems
Responsibilities
How you can make an impact:
- Experience with different aspects of detailed electrical design related to generation, transmission, and distribution, including substations for solar, wind, and battery energy storage systems, their integration into the electrical grid, underground distribution systems, industrial electrical plant applications, and communications technologies.
- Experience with substation and collection system design reviews
- Experience with the EPC RFP process and equipment specifications
- Outlining the initial design concepts for substations and overseeing the review or creation of detailed designs, which cover layouts, elevations, single-line diagrams, ground grid design, lightning protection, both DC and AC control schematics, wiring connections, cable schedules, and the organization of raceways, such as cable trays, duct banks, and trenches, alongside a comprehensive bill of materials.
- Crafting technical specifications for key electrical components to meet customer needs and adhere to the most recent and relevant standards.
- Evaluating proposals, specifications, and drawings from vendors.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including civil, structural, transmission and system studies; perform a range of design development, analysis, or review tasks independently
- Making sure to complete assigned projects on time while adhering to project quality and budget objectives.
Qualifications
Bring your passion, here's what’s needed:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline, with a minimum of four years of experience in electrical engineering within utilities, energy systems, or renewable energy sectors
- Strong knowledge of power systems, grid operations, and utility infrastructure; experience with renewable energy systems including solar PV, wind, and battery storage.
- Possess experience in developing, designing, and checking detailed design drawings and documents for high voltage substations.
- Demonstrated expertise in a detailed understanding of the analytical tools/software used in the industry.
- Knowledgeable in industrial standards, codes, and construction practices
- Strong customer focus, both internal and external.
- Demonstrate attention to detail and be comfortable outside of one's comfort zone.
- Proactive in learning new technology and engineering knowledge.
- Experience leveraging AI and automation tools responsibly to improve quality, productivity and innovation
Lead the Change!
Be a part of an innovative team shaping the grid of the future through advanced energy intelligence. For more than half a century, Electric Power Engineers (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe, providing consulting expertise and energy intelligence software solutions for complex engineering and grid modeling challenges. As leaders in the renewables space, we are focused on building a modern, secure, and resilient grid. Join us in making an impact on the communities we serve and the environment in which we live. Together we can transform the future of energy.
How we support you:
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage for you
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- MyShare Employee Ownership Program
- Work with industry leaders
- 401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)
Location: This position will be remote US
Travel: Occasional travel may be needed (10% or less)
EPE is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster, and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster
Third-Party Recruiting Notification
EPE does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to EPE via our career page or to any of our managers or employees will be considered public information, may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume, and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency. EPE will not pay a fee to a third-party recruiter or agency without a previously signed third-party agreement and has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of the Talent Acquisition team.
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Substation Physical Engineer III
Revamp Engineering, Inc.
Role Summary
The Engineer III – Substation Physical Design leads physical design of high-voltage substations supporting renewable energy interconnections. This work requires independent judgment, comfort with ambiguity, and the ability to translate client documentation and utility interconnection requirements into actionable physical engineering deliverables. This is a hands-on, production-focused role that calls for strong engineering judgment, comfort with ambiguity, and the confidence to move designs forward independently while collaborating closely with multidisciplinary partners in an employee-owned culture accelerating the clean-energy transition.
Please note, the salary advertised above is in USD. The CAD salary range for this role is approximately C$154,000 - C$192,000.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Project Delivery & Execution
- Develop physical substation design packages for renewable energy substations and/or utility interconnections, including general arrangement drawings, plan/section/elevation views, equipment layouts, bus arrangements, and preliminary steel and foundation quantities.
- The role may support the development of substation structural steel and foundation drawings in alignment with the project structural engineers to maximize efficient design practices.
- Develop grounding, lightning protection, and conduit/raceway layouts as required.
- Translate utility interconnection requirements and client documentation into clear, actionable preliminary physical deliverables.
- Adapt designs in fast-paced development environments with limited or evolving information.
- Produce high-quality AutoCAD drawings and 3D substation models consistent with Revamp standards.
- Coordinate with protection & control, civil, structural, and power systems teams to deliver integrated design packages.
- Review subconsultant deliverables for technical accuracy, quality, and schedule alignment.
- As needed, contribute to detailed, full-design physical tasks for other substation projects within the team.
Client & Stakeholder Coordination
- Support client interaction for multiple projects within a portfolio.
- Present design assumptions and respond to technical feedback.
- Serve as a technical point of contact for early-stage physical scope.
- Coordinate with project managers to align client deliverables.
- Ensure documentation aligns with utility interconnection requirements and client expectations.
Quality & Compliance
- Apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria independently.
- Leverage experienced staff for clear design direction as needed.
- Formulate and solve complex substation physical design problems.
- Ensure compliance with company, industry, trade, and jurisdictional safety standards, practices, and codes.
- Identify opportunities to improve templates, workflows, and design efficiency.
Additional Responsibilities
- Develop work plans for assigned tasks.
- Provide mentorship to less experienced staff as appropriate.
- Perform essential duties including meeting deliverables and deadlines.
- Perform additional related tasks as assigned.
Experience, Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Required
- Associate’s degree or greater in a related engineering discipline, Bachelor’s degree preferred. Candidates without a 4-year degree may be considered for “Substation Designer III” role.
- 5+ years of relevant substation physical design experience.
- Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, including 3D Design experience.
- Demonstrated experience developing:
- General arrangement drawings.
- Working knowledge of high-voltage substation equipment and physical design standards.
- High level of independence paired with sound judgment to seek guidance when appropriate.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills suitable for client-facing discussions.
- Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage fast-turn assignments.
Preferred
- Advanced proficiency with 3D substation design tools such as Inventor, Bentley, Revit or similar.
- Experience with renewable energy interconnection substations.
- Transmission line design exposure (e.g., PLS-CADD) with a substation steel orientation.
- Prior client-facing experience in a consulting environment.
- Experience supporting both development and EPC delivery phases.
- Coding, scripting, or process automation experience (Python).
- Experience overseeing subconsultants or coordinating multi-discipline inputs.
- PE license or EIT certification.
Benefits for Full-Time Positions
- Participation in Revamp’s Employee Ownership ESOP program
- Competitive compensation with bonus.
- Full benefits package including 99% employer-paid health, vision, life, and dental insurance.
- Medical, dependent care, and commuter FSA.
- Monthly health and wellness stipend.
- Attractive vacation, sick, and holiday pay.
- Paid parental leave.
- 401(k) savings plan with 100% match up to 6%, vested immediately.
- Paid volunteer time off and charitable donation matching.
About Revamp
Founded in 2016, Revamp is the premier employee-owned engineering design firm dedicated to advancing large-scale renewable energy projects. Our team is united by a shared commitment to accelerating the global energy transition and creating a workplace where talented people can make a tangible impact in the fight against climate change.
As employee-owners, we take pride in building a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability where every individual’s contribution drives both company success and personal growth. Revamp engineers have supported the design of more than 10% of the utility-scale solar generation capacity in the us since 2020, contributing directly to the renewable energy transformation.
So much more than just an engineering firm; we are a diverse, international team of singers, dancers, pastry chefs, outdoor enthusiasts, animal lovers, travelers and problem-solvers who bring curiosity and creativity to everything we do. For more information, visit
Disclaimers
1. Employment with Revamp Engineering Inc. may be subject to background checks that are permitted by applicable law and relevant to the position. Any such checks will be conducted in compliance with all legal requirements, including providing notice, obtaining consent where required, and allowing candidates to access and correct personal information as permitted by law.
2. Revamp Engineering Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We value diversity and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Revamp Engineering Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us.
Originally posted on Himalayas
Substation Engineer
MasTec Industrial
Originally posted on Himalayas
Consulting Engineer, Substations
ControlPoint Technologies
About the Consulting Substation Engineer position
ControlPoint Technologies is seeking a Consulting Substation Engineer to provide project leadership within our Substation Engineering team.
Candidates must have direct experience with Transmission and/or Distribution Substation Projects. Ability to work within engineering design standards and quality programs specific to client needs and requirements. Project Management skills and ability to meet critical deadlines is required. Must be an outgoing team player with the ability to provide client confidence.
Responsibilities:
- Develop scope of work, conceptual designs
- Provide guidance and mentorship within engineering and design team
- Perform quality assurance reviews
- Strong client focus and customer service
- Proposal development
- Excellent communication skills
- Physical substation design including: yard layouts, plans, sections and details, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, interior and exterior raceways, AC / DC power systems, and bill of material for procure and construction.
- Review calculations for studies and reports (grounding, lightning protection, AC/DC load studies, etc.)
- Coordinate engineering and design related to Civil/Structural; including structural drawings, foundation drawings, foundation and steel calculations.
- Plan engineering project deliverables with stakeholders.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from ABET accredited program
- Professional Engineering Licensure (PE) is required
- Minimum of fifteen (15) years’ experience electric utility industry
- Experience in utility substation design
- Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills
Comprehensive benefit package includes:
- Competitive salary
- Medical and Dental Insurance
- 401(k) and Roth 401(k) Retirement Plans with Company Match
- Company paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Company paid life insurance policy
- Company paid training, seminars, and events
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional Licensure reimbursement
- Paid time off for holidays, vacation, and sick
- Family medical leave
- Company events and outings
Salary:
The base compensation range for this position is based on education, work experience, licensure, and qualifications.
Base Compensation Annual Range: $145,000 - $195,000
Originally posted on Himalayas
Lead Substation Engineer
AECOM
AECOM is seeking a Lead Substation Engineer to join our growing Energy practice in a remote role based anywhere in the United States. This position offers the opportunity to lead the design and delivery of critical transmission, distribution, renewable energy, and grid modernization projects while working alongside some of the industry's top engineering professionals.
As a technical leader within AECOM's Power Delivery team, you will play a key role in helping utilities and energy clients navigate an evolving energy landscape by delivering innovative, reliable, and resilient substation solutions.
Whether supporting grid expansion, renewable energy integration, or infrastructure modernization, you'll have the flexibility of a remote work environment while contributing to impactful projects across North America.
The Opportunity
As a Lead Substation Engineer, you will provide technical leadership for the planning, design, and delivery of utility-scale substation projects. Working with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and project managers, you will support projects from concept development through construction while ensuring technical excellence, quality, and client satisfaction.
This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, mentoring others, and building strong client relationships while contributing to the continued growth of AECOM's Energy business.
What You'll Do
Technical Leadership
- Lead the engineering and design of transmission and distribution substation projects for utility, renewable energy, and industrial clients
- Provide technical guidance and oversight for substation physical design, protection and control integration, grounding systems, equipment layouts, and power delivery infrastructure
- Support the development and review of one-line diagrams, protection schemes, equipment specifications, construction packages, and design documentation
- Apply engineering expertise throughout project phases including planning, conceptual design, detailed design, procurement, and construction support
- Support engineering studies and analyses related to grounding, equipment sizing, fault current evaluations, and substation design considerations
- Stay current with evolving technologies, industry standards, and utility practices related to substations, grid modernization, and power delivery systems
- Build standards across processes and practices
Project Delivery
- Lead engineering tasks and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams to deliver high-quality work on schedule and within budget
- Support project planning, resource coordination, technical reviews, and project execution activities
- Provide technical oversight for substation upgrades, expansions, brownfield modifications, and greenfield projects
- Collaborate with project managers to identify and mitigate risks while maintaining project objectives and client expectations
- Support construction activities through technical consultation, design clarifications, and resolution of field issues
Client Engagement & Business Development
- Build strong relationships with utility, renewable energy, and industrial clients
- Participate in client meetings, technical workshops, presentations, and project reviews
- Support proposal development, scope definition, cost estimates, and pursuit efforts
- Identify opportunities to expand services and strengthen long-term client partnerships
- Collaborate with regional and national teams to support strategic growth initiatives
Collaboration & Mentorship
- Mentor engineers and designers while supporting technical development and knowledge sharing
- Collaborate with civil, structural, transmission, protection and control, and program management teams
- Contribute to engineering best practices and continuous improvement initiatives across the Energy practice
- Foster a culture of technical excellence, innovation, safety, and collaboration
Why AECOM
AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle. Our Energy practice helps clients modernize the electric grid, integrate renewable energy resources, improve reliability, and support the transition to a more sustainable future.
As part of AECOM, you'll enjoy:
- Remote/hybrid work flexibility
- Opportunities to work on industry-leading energy projects
- Access to a global network of technical experts
- Career growth, leadership development, and professional training opportunities
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
- A collaborative culture focused on innovation, inclusion, and technical excellence
Join AECOM and help deliver the next generation of energy infrastructure.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline with +10 years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Experience supporting transmission and distribution substation projects
- Experience with electrical engineering principles, utility infrastructure, and power delivery systems
- Experience leading engineering tasks, reviewing technical deliverables, and coordinating project teams
- Experience and knowledge working with industry standards and codes such as IEEE, NESC, and NEC
- Experience with industry-standard engineering and design software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, ETAP, Aspen, CAPE, or similar tools
- Willingness to travel periodically for project, client, and team needs
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
- Strong communication, leadership, and client relationship skills.
- Experience supporting utility, renewable energy, grid modernization, or energy transition projects.
- Experience mentoring engineers and contributing to technical leadership initiatives.
- Familiarity with substation physical design, protection and control systems, SCADA integration, or related power system applications.
- Visa Sponsorship is not available for this role, now or in the future
- Relocation is not available for this role
At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.
What makes AECOM a great place to work
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Work with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the worldâs most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
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Substation Engineer - Physical (Remote - U.S.)
AECOM
AECOM has a position available for a Substation Engineer with a specialization in physical substation design. The focus of your experience must be in the power delivery industry and be associated with electrical engineering with respect to the design of utility scale substation design.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Performs specific and limited portions of a broader assignment of an experienced engineer
- Gathers and correlates basic engineering data using established and well-defined procedures.
- Works on detailed or routine engineering assignments involving calculations and relatively simple tests.
- Proposes approach to solve new problems encountered.
- Identifies discrepancies in results.
- Performs work in accordance with agreed upon budget and schedule with moderate supervision.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.
What makes AECOM a great place to work
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
- Minimum of 4 years experience with high voltage substation design.
- EIT Certification.
- Proficient in use of AutoCAD and/or Bentley Microstation.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional engineering license or ability to obtain one within 2 years of hire.
- Knowledge of construction practices and constructability
- Experience with proposal writing and project estimating.
- Working knowledge of scheduling and project controls processes.
- Good knowledge of the industry and technology trends specific to substations.
- Familiar with applicable codes and standards (IEEE, ANSI, NESC, NEC).
- Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.) a must.
- Attention to detail and check the quality of own and others’ work
- Ability to use sound engineering judgment.
- Ability to manage time and workload effectively, which includes planning, organizing, and prioritizing with attention to details.
Additional Information
- Relocation assistance is not available for this role
- Sponsorship for US Employment Authorization is not available for this position.
- Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $110000 to $160000.
- THIS POSTING IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY, AND AECOM INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION NO SOONER THAN DECEMBER 28, 2026.
At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.
What makes AECOM a great place to work
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Work with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the worldâs most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
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Substation Engineer Remote
DuVall Enterprises, LLC
Overview
Substation Engineer - (Physical/P&C) - Remote - US
Our client understands the intricacies of substation engineering and offers tailored expertise to address these challenges head-on. Leveraging cutting-edge technology and advanced methodologies, we provide comprehensive solutions to enhance substation performance and reliability.
By harnessing our expertise and cutting-edge technology, they empowers utility, renewable, telecommunication and industrial substations to overcome challenges, enhance reliability, and meet the demands of an evolving energy landscape.
They have an opportunity for a talented & ambitious electrical engineer to join them as their new Substation Engineer. This position can be remote within the United States.
As their Substation Engineer, you will hands on with the technical support on both physical and protection & control (P&C) projects and will work closely with Substation Engineering leadership to ensure project success. You will be working in small project teams to provide exceptional customer service and quality in deliverables to our clients.
Responsibilities
Other responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Prepare conceptual designs and execution plans
Engineering/project cost estimates and schedules
Perform and document quality reviews for other engineers and designers.
Prepare construction drawings, documents, calculations, and studies for medium and high voltage substation projects.
Responsible for technical delivery of power delivery engineering projects or tasks.
Prepare calculations, studies, and reports for substation and power systems projects meeting internal and client standards and requirements.
Apply engineering design principles and practices including formulas.
Work and coordinate with small multi-discipline (Civil, Structural, Physical, P&C, Transmission Line) project teams to execute substation projects.
Responsible for providing weekly updates to Sr. team leaders on milestone progress, estimated completion dates including percent completion of activities and supporting information to monitor project progress.
Qualifications
We are seeking the following qualifications:
2+ years of experience in the Substation/Power Delivery field.
Experience with high voltage substation design (12kV through 500kV) activities such as preparing one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, panel layouts, AC/DC schematics and wiring diagrams, physical layouts, electrical elevations, plans (equipment, grounding, and raceway), and bills of materials including selection of non-standard equipment.
Ability to interpret and apply standards including IEEE, IEC, NESC, and client standards.
Strong preference for those with excellent written and verbal communication, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, great organizational skills, proactive and forward-thinking individuals.
Experience with power system calculations (AC station service, DC battery sizing, and Voltage Drop/Cable Selection) is a plus.
Experience with relay settings is a plus.
Knowledge of substation physical equipment is a plus.
Knowledge of Protection and Controls design is a must.
B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
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Lead Substation Project Engineer - Remote/Hybrid
WSP Africa
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Lead Substation Project Engineer for our Richmond, VA office. Candidate may work remotely from any mutually acceptable location within the United States.
Be involved in projects with our Power & Energy Substation Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.
This Opportunity
Provides high level technical assistance and guidance for multi-site/phase due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, permitting, design, development, and construction of utility, industrial, and commercial scale projects in the public and private sector. Tasks include the research, design, concept development, planning, and construction of transmission and distribution substations, power distribution, power regulation, renewable energy, as well as protection and control systems in a wide variety of contexts (utilities, transportation, building, and Federal, State, and local government projects). Substantiates reports and documentation to advise on material, installations, design, component, and construction specifications. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.
WSP brings global expertise in power delivery, power generation, and program management—anchored by the acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. TRC Companies have now joined WSP, deepening our power practice and expanding our energy advisory and intelligent grid services. We're partnering with clients to shape how energy systems evolve around the world—and we need your help.
Your Impact
- Collect, compile, and analyze data related to substation equipment, materials, and systems, including development of procurement packages, equipment specifications, and pricing support, while applying applicable IEEE, ANSI, NESC, and utility standards.
- Assist in reviewing internal and third party substation design drawings, technical documents, vendor submittals, and project plans.
- Support development of general arrangement (GA) drawings, substation layouts, bus arrangements, and equipment arrangements in coordination with civil/structural and other disciplines.
- Develop and apply to sections, elevations and other supporting construction drawings.
- Develop and/or support design of grounding grid systems and lightning protection in conformance with applicable standards and project requirements.
- Create Bill of Materials, support in ordering, tracking and construction support for ordered material.
- Participate in concept development and detailed design for equipment sizing and cabling, AC/DC systems (battery/charger), control house/panel design, raceway (conduit/cable tray), and trenching design strategies that account for safety and functionality.
- Provide technical design support related to site conditions, constructability considerations, and coordination with physical, civil, and other engineering disciplines.
- Conduct site walkdowns/field verification as needed; provide technical assistance for engineering/design questions, construction issues, and field clarifications (RFIs).
- Develop electrical engineering calculations supporting P&C design, including auxiliary power systems, voltage drop, and related substation electrical analyses.
- Coordinate, review and approve electrical infrastructure design plans for smaller and less-complex projects, ensuring data integrity and work is compliant with all applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.
- Apply high-level electrical engineering techniques and processes to identify improvements for various infrastructure project phases including concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, construction, and operation.
- Perform professional and more complex electrical engineering work relating to the design of single line, three line, wiring diagrams, general arrangement, substation layout and bus arrangement, grounding grid design and lightning protection in conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
- Review electrical calculations for loads, equipment sizing, grounding touch and step potentials, short circuit study, protective device coordination, one-line diagram development, protective relaying, and substation switchyard layouts.
- Develop and review plans, specifications, and cost estimates, construction safety and phasing plans, and updating electrical infrastructure layout plans that require coordination with owners, other disciplines, sub-consultants, and clients.
- Involved from project inception to completion in the management of design and construction of electrical infrastructure projects, including rehabilitation and reconstruction, site development, grading, drainage, equipment layout, elevations, specifications, building materials, phasing, and construction safety plans.
- Oversee and monitor cross-functional teams of engineers, planners, scientific, and construction professionals to execute project work on mid-level and/or multiple concurrent projects, including budgets, tracking hours and expenses, task completion, cost and quantities of materials/equipment/labor, technical calculations, permit applications, construction, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos.
- Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, reports, sketches, calculations, cross-sections, and other illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of more complex data, findings, or analyses.
- Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations that explain research, findings, concepts, and recommendations to improve, prevent, control, restore, or address design, and/or construction issues or opportunities.
- Analyze, evaluate, and interpret data obtained during field investigations, offering input with developing action plans for moderate- to high-level risk mitigation activities.
- Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner.
- Collaborate with professionals, other engineers, planners, and infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, and locally funded improvement and development projects, as well as proposal and business development opportunities.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
- 7 to 10 years of relevant post education experience as an electrical engineer providing substation design deliverables for capital projects in power generation, transmission, and distribution at a utility, industrial, or commercial scale.
- Proficient with electrical engineering principles, practices, processes, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues.
- Extensive knowledge of substation design.
- Demonstrates competence and comprehensive knowledge concerning adjacent disciplines such as electrical engineering, P&C, physical, civil, structural, SCADA, and telecom.
- Experience with electrical substation planning, design, and construction management; including active involvement in a variety of rehabilitation, new design, and construction projects.
- Well-defined specific knowledge of relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
- Well-developed ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of electrical engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations.
- Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
- Demonstrated high-level of self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
- Works independently with minimal oversight and provides guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
- Highly proficient with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
- Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, computations, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
- Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
- Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Engineering.
- Professional Engineer License.
- Ability to plan and conduct inspections and investigations on various aspects of the construction and design of facilities or structures, applying applicable regulations and policies.
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