What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substation Project Engineer position at Michael Page?
- Support complex substation projects with real client and field impact
- Leading design-build EPC firm
Join a team delivering high-impact projects while providing leadership, technical expertise, and field oversight from construction kickoff through project completion. One of the country's top design build firms.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support engineering efforts for substation projects across a variety of voltage classes and project scopes.
- Develop and review physical substation designs, including site layouts, equipment arrangements, grounding systems, lightning protection, control buildings, raceways, and AC/DC auxiliary power systems.
- Prepare and review protection and control design packages, including one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, relay schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts.
- Perform engineering calculations and technical studies related to grounding, lightning protection, AC/DC systems, and other substation design requirements.
- Develop equipment specifications and support vendor evaluations, procurement activities, and factory acceptance testing.
- Collaborate closely with civil, structural, transmission, and other engineering disciplines to ensure coordinated project delivery.
- Interface with project managers, clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders to support project execution and resolve technical issues.
- Assist with project planning activities, including scopes of work, schedules, resource requirements, and budget tracking.
- Review engineering deliverables for quality, accuracy, and compliance with applicable standards.
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers, EITs, and designers.
- Support construction activities, field inspections, and commissioning efforts as needed.
The Successful Applicant
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Experience supporting the execution and delivery of power delivery or utility infrastructure projects.
- Working knowledge of substation engineering principles, protection and control systems, and physical design practices.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and common engineering design software platforms used within the power industry.
- Strong communication, organization, and project coordination skills.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative project environment.
- Three or more years of experience delivering substation engineering projects.
- Prior experience working within an engineering consulting environment.
- Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams on utility, transmission, or substation projects.
- Familiarity with design tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, PLS-CADD, Plant 3D, or other industry-standard engineering software.
- Competitive hourly pay ranging from $70 to $90 per hour.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Access to medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Long-term contract opportunity with contract-to-hire intent after 6-12 months; based on performance and project needs.
- Overtime paid at 1.5x, with strong potential for additional hours during peak project phases.
- Opportunity to work in a key role within the energy and natural resources sector.
- This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Engineer to make a meaningful impact. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply
- Opportunity to travel to project sites nationwide supporting major power delivery projects, with all travel expenses covered.
Contact: Dom Delia
Quote job ref: JN-102026-7135310
Salary : $145,588 - $187,185