Lead Substation Engineer
K&A Engineering, Orlando, FL, United States
Job Overview
Due to company growth, we are actively seeking an experienced Substation Design Engineer to join our team to perform and execute substation design projects.
Responsibilities and Duties
Lead the design and engineering of high voltage substations (up to 500kV), including physical layout, protection & control, grounding, and equipment specifications
Serve as the technical authority for substation engineering deliverables, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and quality
Oversee and mentor a team of engineers and designers; provide technical guidance and review work products
Coordinate with project managers, construction teams, and clients to ensure alignment on scope, schedule, and technical requirements
Prepare and review engineering calculations, drawings, bill of materials, and technical documentation
Support field activities, including site assessments, commissioning support, and issue resolution
Ensure compliance with industry standards (NESC, IEEE, NEC), utility requirements, and company engineering practices
Manage project timelines, budgets, and resource planning for assigned engineering tasks
Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes, tools, and standards
Qualifications and Required Skills
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an accredited university
7+ Years of professional experience within substation design for electrical utilities
EIT certification or PE license preferred
Experience with protective relaying and/or P&C design is a plus
Familiarity with substation grounding and lightning protection
Past project experience working with large utilities
Proven experience in Substation Design should include: general arrangement, electrical equipment, plans, elevation and section views, station cable trays, conduit fill calcs, rigid bus calcs, grounding and conduit layouts
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Experience working with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, & CDEGS/WinIGS preferred
Salary Range
$130,000-165,000/year
Equal Opportunity Employer
K & A Engineering Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) including disability/ vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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Due to company growth, we are actively seeking an experienced Substation Design Engineer to join our team to perform and execute substation design projects.
Responsibilities and Duties
Lead the design and engineering of high voltage substations (up to 500kV), including physical layout, protection & control, grounding, and equipment specifications
Serve as the technical authority for substation engineering deliverables, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and quality
Oversee and mentor a team of engineers and designers; provide technical guidance and review work products
Coordinate with project managers, construction teams, and clients to ensure alignment on scope, schedule, and technical requirements
Prepare and review engineering calculations, drawings, bill of materials, and technical documentation
Support field activities, including site assessments, commissioning support, and issue resolution
Ensure compliance with industry standards (NESC, IEEE, NEC), utility requirements, and company engineering practices
Manage project timelines, budgets, and resource planning for assigned engineering tasks
Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes, tools, and standards
Qualifications and Required Skills
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an accredited university
7+ Years of professional experience within substation design for electrical utilities
EIT certification or PE license preferred
Experience with protective relaying and/or P&C design is a plus
Familiarity with substation grounding and lightning protection
Past project experience working with large utilities
Proven experience in Substation Design should include: general arrangement, electrical equipment, plans, elevation and section views, station cable trays, conduit fill calcs, rigid bus calcs, grounding and conduit layouts
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Experience working with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, & CDEGS/WinIGS preferred
Salary Range
$130,000-165,000/year
Equal Opportunity Employer
K & A Engineering Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) including disability/ vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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