Substation Engineer III
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Substation Engineer IIIOur client is a nationally recognized engineering and consulting organization supporting some of the largest utility, renewable energy, and grid modernization programs across North America. Their Power Delivery team partners with investor-owned utilities, municipalities, cooperatives, and EPC organizations to deliver complex transmission and substation infrastructure projects. With continued investment into grid reliability, load growth, renewable integration, and aging infrastructure replacement, this team is expanding to support a strong backlog of substation and transmission projects ranging from distribution voltage through EHV systems (12kV-500+ kV).Lead engineering and design execution for substation projects ranging from 12kV-500+ kVDevelop and review:General Arrangements (GA)Electrical plans and elevations
Equipment layouts
Grounding plans
Cable routing and conduit plans
Control building layouts
Bills of Material (BOM)Perform engineering calculations including:Ground grid studies
Equipment sizing and selection
Cable sizing
Bus calculations
Station service design
Coordinate with civil, structural, relay/P&C, transmission, and construction teams
Support project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution
Participate in design reviews and client meetings
Review junior engineer deliverables and provide mentorship
Support construction and commissioning efforts as required
Ensure designs align with utility standards and applicable industry codesMPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.A successful Substation Engineer III should have:Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred5-8+ years of substation engineering experience
Experience delivering utility, consulting, or EPC projects
Knowledge of: Substation design principles
Utility engineering standards
Transmission and distribution systemsNESC, IEEE, NEC standards
Strong communication and client-facing experience
Ability to independently manage multiple engineering packages
What's on offer:Competitive salary ranging from $130,000 to $145,000 USD annually.Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.Opportunity to work on large-scale grid modernization and utility infrastructure projects
Strong project pipeline and long-term backlog
Hybrid and remote flexibility
Exposure to complex utility and EPC environments
Technical leadership opportunities
Defined growth path into Lead Engineer, PM, or Engineering ManagerCompetitive compensation package and performance incentives
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