Senior Substation Field Engineer
Remote
Job Summary
Support design, installation, and commissioning of substation and power distribution systems while reviewing engineering designs, equipment submittals, and protection schemes. Provide on-site technical support during construction and system modifications, including system energization activities, relay testing, SCADA integration, and equipment validation. Investigate electrical events to contribute to root cause analysis and corrective actions, and develop one-line diagrams, grounding plans, and control schematics. Coordinate with internal teams, utilities, EPC contractors, and vendors to align design and operational requirements, conducting field audits to document risks and deficiencies. Contribute across multiple projects with travel as required to improve system reliability, safety, and operational performance in high-voltage and medium-voltage environments.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
- 6+ years of experience with HV or MV substation systems
- Experience with substation design, commissioning, or maintenance
- Knowledge of transformers, breakers, relays, grounding, and protection systems
- Experience with protective relays such as SEL, GE, or Siemens
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and one-line diagrams
- Familiarity with IEEE, IEC, NEC, and NESC standards
- Experience with SCADA, EPMS, or BMS systems
- Experience working with utilities, EPC firms, or industrial power systems
- You apply sound engineering judgment in field-based environments
- You communicate clearly and provide complete, actionable information
- You take ownership of issues and follow through to resolution
- You work effectively across disciplines and external partners
- You focus on practical solutions and continuous improvement
- You are comfortable working in live electrical environments
- You maintain high standards for safety, reliability, and quality
- Contribute across multiple projects and travel as required
Desired Qualifications
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Experience in mission-critical environments such as data centers
- Experience working in field-based or construction environments
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