Lead Substation Engineer

Orbital Engineering, Inc.

. Provide technical support and direction for substation projects in the greater Indianapolis area and throughout Indiana .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeIndianapolis • United StatesSenior💰 $118,000 - $192,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Substation Physical and Protection & Control Design, with a strong focus on engineering deliverables, client interactions, and compliance with industry standards. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor engineers, and manage complex projects in a utility or consulting environment.

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Substation Physical DesignProtection & Control DesignNESC ProficiencyProfessional Engineer RegistrationClient Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Electrical EngineeringSubstation Design DrawingsVoltage Systems Up to 500kVEngineering Deliverables DevelopmentCalculations for Studies and Reports3D Modeling/DesignRelay Settings DevelopmentQuality ReviewsField Visits and Constructability ReviewsProject Planning and Execution

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsDecision-Making SkillsLeadershipCollaborationOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Substation Design SoftwareEngineering Standards Compliance Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer Registration

Industry Keywords

Substation EngineeringUtility ConsultingNEC ComplianceIEEE StandardsClient Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical support and direction for substation projects in the greater Indianapolis area and throughout Indiana
Provide technical leadership and oversight of substation engineering and consulting services for clients across the US
Create electrical protection and control and/or physical design deliverables
Prepare, guide, or assist in developing engineering deliverables for electric substation projects
Lead and mentor engineers and designers
Contribute to technical development and deliverable quality
Serve as project lead or independent reviewer
Apply NEC, NESC, NEMA, ANSI, IEEE, client standards, and other applicable guidelines
Provide technical support for clients and support regional business development initiatives
Support proposal creation and scope development
Participate in project conceptualization, work planning, and execution
Lead engineering activities
Perform physical substation design, including equipment layouts, plans, sections, details, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, cable routing, AC/DC power systems, and bills of material
Perform calculations for studies and reports and prepare equipment and installation specifications
Coordinate design activities with other disciplines and groups
Develop and improve organizational processes, tools, and technology
Provide leadership, training, and mentoring
Meet and correspond with clients and external partners
Perform quality reviews for engineers and designers
Conduct field visits for site walkdowns, constructability reviews, construction support, and site meetings as needed
Support business development and marketing initiatives
Potentially develop relay settings, perform 3D modeling/design, or participate in technical committees
Work with Project Management to develop project plans and provide updates

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of Substation Physical or Protection & Control Design experience
Substation engineering and design experience in a utility or consulting environment
Experience with electric substation projects with voltages through 500kV
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university, or a related field with equivalent experience
Professional Engineer registration strongly preferred
Proficiency with NESC, IEEE, and other relevant codes and standards
Ability to organize multiple complex assignments and competing priorities
Ability to collaborate in cross-functional work teams
Exceptional analytical and decision-making skills
Successful record of positive interactions with clients
Ability to lead staff, delegate assignments, and drive positive results
Experience creating and reviewing substation design drawings
Proficiency with software applications used for substation design work
Ability to work successfully with remotely located team members
Ability to pass a post-offer drug and alcohol test, including marijuana, in compliance with Federal regulations
Subject to random testing as a condition of continued employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career advancement opportunities
Comprehensive benefits package
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Prescription drug coverage
401(k)-retirement savings plan
Supplemental insurance options
Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
Company-paid short-term disability coverage
Company-paid maternity and bonding leave
Generous paid time off program
Remote work arrangement