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Lead Substation Engineer, Remote
In one line: Lead Substation Engineer, Remote is a remote role in the United States at an electric utility engineering consultancy.
- USD 125,000 to 180,000 per year
- Remote (US)
- An electric utility engineering consultancy
- Posted 10 Feb 2026
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Lead substation engineering projects for utility clients, ranging from 4kV to 345kV, with client contact and coordination across disciplines.
At a glance
- PayUSD 125,000 to 180,000 per year
- Remote scopeRemote, United States
- Posted10 Feb 2026
- Last checked20 Oct 2026
What you will do
- Prepare substation general arrangements, control house layouts, plans and sections
- Design grounding, lightning protection and conduit or trench layouts
- Build material lists and construction specifications
- Run studies and reports such as grounding, voltage drop and AC/DC load calculations
- Coordinate civil and structural design work and protection and control engineering
- Mentor the design team, perform quality reviews and support projects through closeout and construction
What they look for
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
- PE licensure required, or FE on the path to PE accepted
- Minimum ten years in the electric utility industry
- Utility substation engineering experience in electrical or physical design
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Nice to have
- Proficiency in AutoCAD or MicroStation
Benefits
- Flexible paid time off
- Annual bonus and monthly incentives
- Company matched 401(k) fully vested including employer contributions
- Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- Paid training, tuition reimbursement and licensure fee coverage
Questions about this job
Is this job fully remote, and from where?
Yes, it is listed as remote, aimed at candidates in the United States.
What does this job pay?
The posting states USD 125,000 to 180,000 per year.
What experience is needed?
The posting asks for: bachelor's degree in electrical engineering; PE licensure required, or FE on the path to PE accepted; minimum ten years in the electric utility industry.
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