Senior Substation Project Engineer

ENTRUST Solutions Group

. Lead complex substation engineering projects from estimating and proposals through detailed design, equipment procurement, construction bidding, commissioning, and energization support .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading substation engineering projects, including design, procurement, and compliance with industry standards. Proficient in producing detailed design drawings and conducting engineering calculations for substation systems.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Substation Engineering ExperienceProfessional Engineer LicensureAC/DC Substation StudiesSubstation Protection And Control DesignProject Management

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Hard Skills

Substation Design DrawingsGrounding CalculationsLightning ProtectionBattery Bank SizingConduit Fill CalculationsOne-Line DiagramsAC/DC SchematicsWiring DiagramsControl Panel ElevationsSubstation Sizing Calculations

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationIndependent WorkSupervision

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree In Electrical EngineeringProfessional Engineer Registration

Industry Keywords

Engineering ConsultingRegulatory ComplianceProject Quality MonitoringEstimating And ProposalsConstruction Bidding

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead complex substation engineering projects from estimating and proposals through detailed design, equipment procurement, construction bidding, commissioning, and energization support
Review and produce physical substation design drawings, including general arrangements, elevations, equipment connection details, grounding plans, conduit plans, control building layouts, foundation plans, and material lists
Perform grounding, lightning protection, battery bank sizing, conduit fill, substation sizing, and AC/DC substation studies and calculations
Review and produce one-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel elevations
Collaborate with civil/structural, protection and controls, automation, project management, and other multidisciplinary teams
Conduct site visits, walkthroughs, estimating, and scoping meetings
Ensure engineering practices comply with standards, regulatory requirements, and technological developments
Support process and design improvements and business development activities
Monitor project quality, measurements, revenue forecasts, budgets, and schedules
Mentor, train, and supervise less-experienced EITs and designers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program or equivalent
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
Registration as a professional engineer by examination is required
Professional Engineer licensure
6–10 years of substation engineering experience, preferably at an engineering consulting firm
Experience producing and reviewing civil/structural, physical, or protection and control design drawings for substation projects
Proficiency with substation protection and control design and industry standards
Ability and willingness to travel up to 15% within the continental U.S.
Valid driver’s license without restrictions
Ability to work independently and direct or supervise less-experienced EITs and/or designers
Knowledge of grounding, lightning protection, battery bank sizing, conduit fill, AC/DC substation studies, and substation sizing calculations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous paid time off and benefits
401(k) retirement program with a company match
Career development programs
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible work schedule
Company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision plans
Voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident, and hospitalization plans
HSA or FSA medical accounts
FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts
Potential discretionary bonus
PTO eligibility for full-time employees