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Substation Physical Design Electrical Engineer/Designer

POWER Engineers
Charlotte, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 11/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/12/2026
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Substation Physical Design Electrical Engineer/DesignerJob Summary

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP is seeking a mid-level Electrical Engineer/Designer with experience in substation physical design to work based out of the Power Delivery Substation Department of our Fort Mill, South Carolina office. Flexibility is available to work remotely, hybrid, or onsite, depending on the candidate's location and preferences.

Responsibilities

  • Perform and direct others in the detailed design of medium to high-voltage utility substations
  • Perform detailed design of one-line diagrams, general arrangements, elevations, AC service calculations, conduit and cable sizing/routing, substation physical layouts, ground grid layouts, and details
  • Occasional travel will be required

Required Education/Experience

  • BSEE (BS Electrical Engineering), BSEET (BS Electrical Engineering Technology), Associate’s degree or equivalent technical education
  • Experience in 15kV through 138kV substation design and IEEE/ANSI standards
  • Must be able to take a written scope document and develop a detailed physical substation design and drawing package using good engineering judgment and industry/client standards with minimal oversight
  • Experience filling the substation design engineer role for multiple concurrent projects (brownfield and greenfield projects)
  • 5 years of experience in utility substation design, as outlined above
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, with an emphasis on Excel and Word
  • Strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills to work effectively with internal team members and external client personnel

Desired Education/Experience

  • Engineer In Training certificate (EIT) or successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam
  • Professional Engineering license (PE) is a plus
  • Experience in 230kV through 500kV substation design is a plus
  • Experience with MicroStation (V8 or newer) or AutoCAD (2016 or newer) is a plus
  • Experience performing design in BIM software (Inventor, P4A, Primtech)

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, POWER and WSP’s 73,900 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you’ll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world’s most challenging projects.

At POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.

Our compensation package includes competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefit package:

  • Medical/Dental/Vision
  • Paid Holidays
  • Vacation/Paid Sick Leave
  • Voluntary Life Insurance
  • 401K
  • Telehealth Benefit covers all providers
  • Maternity and Paternity Leave
  • New Dads and Moms Benefit program
  • Fertility Benefits
  • Gender affirming care

We are a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!

Salary DOE

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities

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