Senior Substation Engineer

Silicon Ranch Corporation

. Own the performance, reliability, and technical stewardship of substation and MV/HV systems across the operating fleet .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in the performance and reliability of substation and MV/HV systems, with a strong focus on troubleshooting, maintenance optimization, and compliance with NERC Reliability Standards. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage complex technical challenges in power system operations.

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Substation Equipment TroubleshootingProtection And Control SystemsPower System OperationsNERC Reliability StandardsProfessional Engineer (PE) License

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Hard Skills

Root Cause AnalysisCondition-Based MaintenanceRelay AnalysisEvent AnalysisMaintenance OptimizationCommissioningTestingFailure Mode AnalysisConfiguration ManagementSpare Parts Planning

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationCross-Functional Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Industry Keywords

Utility-Scale SolarPower GenerationRenewable EnergyIndustrial PowerUtility Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the performance, reliability, and technical stewardship of substation and MV/HV systems across the operating fleet
Lead resolution of major equipment failures, recurring issues, and complex technical challenges through structured root cause analysis and corrective actions
Provide advanced troubleshooting support for transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, protection and control systems, and related equipment
Serve as the primary engineering liaison with utilities, OEMs, contractors, and technical service providers
Oversee fleet protection and control systems, including settings, logic, coordination, event analysis, and configuration management
Develop lifecycle strategies for major substation assets, including condition assessment, maintenance optimization, spare parts planning, and replacement strategies
Partner with Delivery and Engineering teams to influence equipment selection, design standards, protection philosophies, and commissioning practices
Collaborate across Asset Management, O&M, Compliance, Performance Engineering, and ROC teams to improve reliability, safety, and operational performance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering
7+ years of experience with substations, MV/HV systems, power system operations, or related electrical infrastructure
Hands-on experience troubleshooting, commissioning, testing, or maintaining substation equipment
Experience with protection and control systems, relay analysis, coordination, or related functions
Strong understanding of power transformers, breakers, switchgear, and MV/HV equipment
Demonstrated ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Utility-scale solar, power generation, renewable energy, industrial power, or utility experience preferred
Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred but not required
Experience with NERC Reliability Standards and utility interconnection requirements preferred
Experience supporting renewable generation interconnections preferred
Experience with reliability engineering, failure mode analysis, and condition-based maintenance programs preferred
Experience working with equipment OEMs, utilities, contractors, and cross-functional teams preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace
Interview process includes recruiter, hiring manager, panel, and executive interviews