Senior Substation Physical Engineer

Reference JOB-19288

Location Remote

Job Type Engineer

Postingzipcode 19406

RCS Staffing has an immediate need for a Sr Substation Physical Engineer 19406. This is a full time, direct hire, remote position with our client.

Overview of YOUR role as a Substation Physical Design Lead Engineer
As a Substation Physical Design Lead Engineer, you will play a critical role in leading a team of engineers in designing and managing high-voltage transmission substation systems, ensuring industry standards and project specifications are met.

As a Substation Physical Design Lead Engineer, YOU will:
• Lead and mentor a team of engineers in the physical design of substation systems for high-voltage transmission (15kV to 500kV) projects.
• Conduct grounding studies, direct-stroke lightning protection analysis, and perform AC/DC calculations for station service and battery system sizing.
• Execute fault stress analysis and develop critical technical documentation, including general arrangement drawings, grounding plans, and conduit/cable routing plans.
• Develop equipment specifications for major substation components, such as transformers, breakers, and switches, ensuring they meet project and industry standards.
• Collaborate with Project Management, Procurement, and Construction Teams to ensure the successful execution of substation projects.
• Review and update one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, and elevation drawings to ensure compliance with NERC, IEEE, and other industry standards.
• Provide technical support during project implementation and assist with construction documentation and bill of materials preparation.
• Communicate complex technical concepts and project progress to the client’s Executive Leadership Team, helping shape project decisions and strategies.
• Stay updated on industry trends and adopt cutting-edge technologies to enhance substation design processes.

YOU are the ideal Substation Physical Design Lead Engineer candidate if you have:
• A Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an accredited program.
• At least 10 years of experience in Physical Substation Engineering, focusing on the design and management of high-voltage transmission systems.
• Expertise in grounding studies, direct-stroke shielding, AC/DC calculations, and fault stress analysis.
• Proficiency in substation design software like AutoCAD, CDEGS, WinIGS, and familiarity with NERC and IEEE standards.
• The ability to work remotely while collaborating across teams and locations, with occasional travel to the client’s office and client sites.
• A Professional Engineer (PE) License or eligibility to obtain one.

It’s a BONUS if you have:
• Experience working with cutting-edge technologies to enhance substation design processes.

About our CLIENT
Our Clients mission is to provide premium engineering design and consulting services to the power industry, offering innovative, cost-effective solutions to our clients and delivering each project on schedule or sooner, and at the utmost level of safety and quality.

Who WE Are
RCS Staffing is a certified Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) specializing in the recruitment of professionals for best-of-class companies throughout the United States. Since 1994, RCS recruits top talent for direct hire, temp-to-perm and contract staffing positions and provides customized payroll services. Our Recruiting Specialties consist of all Engineering Disciplines, Project Management, Project Controls, Information Technology, Energy Efficiency and Business Professionals.
RCS is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. RCS recruits, hires, and promotes for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, genetic information or age. All terms and conditions of employment such as compensation, benefits, work assignment, availability of facilities and privileges of employment are administered on the same basis of equality.

 

  • Senior Substation Design Engineer
  • Substation Physical Design Engineering Lead
  • High-Voltage Substation Engineering Manager
  • Lead Substation Electrical Engineer
  • Senior Transmission Substation Engineer
  • Principal Substation Physical Engineer
  • Substation Design and Engineering Lead
  • Senior Electrical Engineer – Substation Physical Design
  • Substation Systems Engineering Manager
  • Transmission Substation Project Engineer
  • Senior Engineer – High Voltage Systems Design
  • Lead Substation Project Engineer
  • Principal High-Voltage Substation Engineer
  • Physical Substation Design Manager
  • Substation Project Lead Engineer

 

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