Substation Engineer 2 - Grid
$69,298–$99,644 year
HybridCary, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Conduct detailed electrical design and project management for high voltage substation projects, including conceptualization, planning, and execution. Investigate and troubleshoot electrical engineering issues while preparing clear reports that meet client and S&L format requirements. Review design drawings, develop single line diagrams, and perform calculations for grounding, shielding, and battery sizing. Utilize modern tools and agentic AI to automate workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs. This role offers a hybrid schedule with three office days and two remote days, plus a relocation package.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree with strong preference in an Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace or Chemical Engineering degree, and/or coursework including Coding, 3D Modeling/Design, and experience using agentic AI
- Knowledge of design techniques, tools and principles involved in production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models with the ability to visualize parts in 3D without the aid of a computer
- 1 or more years experience in the power or electric utility industry
- Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple projects under budget and time constraints
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
- Experience in reviewing design drawings created by others
- Proficiency with MS Office applications
- Ability to work with Designer to develop substation single line diagrams, relaying & metering diagrams, DC schematic diagrams, substation plan & sections, grounding plans, etc
- Familiarity with ANSI/IEEE/NEMA standards as they relate to substation design. This includes the National Electrical Safety Code (ANSI - C2)
- PE license
- AutoCAD experience
- Programming or scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate calculations, design checks, reporting, or data transformation
- Additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other training in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that helps you apply automation or agentic AI to real engineering problems
- Must be able to travel to client sites as needed
- Must be available for a hybrid work arrangement (three days a week in the office, two days remotely)
- Must be willing or able to solve problems using modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs
- Must be willing or able to build or use automation to create calculations, summarize technical documents, or draft design documentation, including appropriate use of agentic AI tools, with strong engineering judgment and verification of results
Desired Qualifications
- A Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering degree is preferrable
- A degree from an ABET accredited engineering program
- 1 or more years experience in the design of substations 138kV and above
- Familiarity in designing or developing AI applications and/or agents
- Physical layout and protection & controls experience
- Ability to prepare substation grounding calculations, direct stroke shielding calculations, battery & charger sizing calculations, etc
- We value additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other training in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that helps you apply automation or agentic AI to real engineering problems
Additional Requirements
- We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
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