Senior Substation Electrical Engineer

About the role

This position represents a critical leadership role within the Power Substation practice, serving as the primary technical authority for complex electrical infrastructure initiatives. The Senior Substation Electrical Engineer provides strategic direction and hands-on technical leadership for Milhouse substation projects. Success in this role requires mastery of both theoretical principles and practical application to guide multidisciplinary teams. The focus is on delivering robust, safe, and efficient solutions for high voltage environments. You will be responsible for translating abstract client requirements into concrete electrical control specifications and physical layouts. A central duty involves leading the development of substation automation systems to ensure seamless integration with high voltage equipment. This role demands the creation of precise physical layout plans and the execution of rigorous electrical calculations. Ultimately, you will guide the team in developing efficient switching schemes and complex layout solutions essential for project success.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Execute the development of electrical protection and control deliverables for assigned substation projects.
• Generate precise physical layout plans that adhere strictly to high voltage safety constraints and operational limits.
• Perform rigorous electrical calculations, including fault level analysis, to verify system behavior within predefined parameters.
• Lead the development and implementation of substation automation systems to ensure seamless integration with high voltage equipment.
• Translate abstract project requirements into concrete electrical control specifications and switching schemes.
• Architect protection schemes and physical layouts that align with Milhouse standards and specific client mandates.
• Coordinate closely with civil, instrumentation, and other engineering disciplines to ensure holistic and executable substation designs.
• Oversee the delivery of substation automation systems, verifying that the installed logic faithfully represents the protection models.
• Serve as the definitive technical resource and designated quality lead for review of all design outputs.
• Confirm alignment between technical deliverables, construction drawings, and client expectations prior to project handover.
• Calculate fault levels and meticulously select protective devices to ensure all system behavior remains within operational and safety parameters.
• Guide the team in developing efficient switching schemes and complex layout solutions critical for project success.
• Act as the final authority on design compliance and technical accuracy for substation projects.
• Communicate complex technical information clearly to both technical teams and client stakeholders through written and verbal exchanges.

Requirements

To excel in this role, you must possess a current, valid Professional Engineering license specializing in electrical power systems, which is non-negotiable for this position. You are required to bring a minimum of three years of demonstrable experience in designing substation protection and control schemes. This background should include a solid understanding of relay coordination studies and the ability to analyze and interpret detailed protection specifications. You must exhibit a strong capability to read, interpret, and apply relevant engineering standards governing high voltage equipment and installations. Effective communication is paramount; you must convey complex technical information clearly to both technical teams and client stakeholders. You must be able to work within the constraints of high voltage environments and adhere to strict safety protocols. This role requires a disciplined approach to documentation and compliance verification. You must demonstrate the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage technical deliverables under pressure. A commitment to following Milhouse standards and client-specific mandates is essential for success in this position.

Nice to have

While not mandatory, demonstrated knowledge of modern substation automation platforms and digital protection tools is highly valued. This experience allows for more efficient implementation and validation of technical solutions. You will utilize a specific set of industry-standard tools to perform your duties effectively. Core software competencies include ETAP for power system analysis and relay coordination. Proficiency with Substation Design tools, AutoCAD for detailed drafting, and PDMS for design management is required. A thorough understanding of relevant Electrical Standards is essential for ensuring all designs are compliant and reliable.

Practical notes

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