What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Substation Engineer position at K&A Engineering?
K&A Power Group is a privately held engineering firm delivering worldclass technical expertise and engineering excellence to power utility and industrial clients across the United States, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. We provide comprehensive consulting, engineering and design, program and project management, construction management, and EPC services, specializing in substation, transmission, distribution, and distributed energy resources.
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We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Lead Substation Engineer to join our team at K&A Power Group in Lake Mary, FL. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects that make a real impact in the energy and utility sectors. Youll be part of a dynamic, people-focused team where your expertise, ideas, and contributions will be valued and celebrated.
Job Overview:
Due to company growth, we are actively seeking an experienced Substation Design Engineer to join our team to perform and execute substation design projects.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Lead the design and engineering of high voltage substations (up to 500kV), including physical layout, protection & control, grounding, and equipment specifications
- Serve as the technical authority for substation engineering deliverables, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and quality
- Oversee and mentor a team of engineers and designers; provide technical guidance and review work products
- Coordinate with project managers, construction teams, and clients to ensure alignment on scope, schedule, and technical requirements
- Prepare and review engineering calculations, drawings, bill of materials, and technical documentation
- Support field activities, including site assessments, commissioning support, and issue resolution
- Ensure compliance with industry standards (NESC, IEEE, NEC), utility requirements, and company engineering practices
- Manage project timelines, budgets, and resource planning for assigned engineering tasks
- Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes, tools, and standards
Qualifications and Required Skills:
- Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an accredited university
- 7 Years of professional experience within substation design for electrical utilities
- EIT certification or PE license preferred
- Experience with protective relaying and/or P&C design is a plus
- Familiarity with substation grounding and lightning protection
- Past project experience working with large utilities
- Proven experience in Substation Design should include: general arrangement, electrical equipment, plans, elevation and section views, station cable trays, conduit fill calcs, rigid bus calcs, grounding and conduit layouts
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Experience working with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, & CDEGS/WinIGS preferred
Salary Range: $130,000-165,000/year
K & A Engineering Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) including disability/ vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.