The Substation Engineer will be responsible for the design, engineering, and coordination of high-voltage substations and interconnection facilities supporting utility-scale solar PV projects. This role ensures safe, reliable, and code-compliant delivery of substations from conceptual design through commissioning.
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Lead engineering and design of substations (typically 34.5kV–500kV) for solar PV and BESS projects
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Develop and review:
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One-line diagrams
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Three-line diagrams
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Protection & control schematics
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Relay settings and coordination studies
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Perform or oversee:
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Load flow, short circuit, and grounding studies
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Equipment sizing (transformers, breakers, switchgear, buswork)
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Coordinate interconnection design in compliance with utility requirements and ISO/RTO standards (e.g., PJM, ERCOT, MISO)
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Interface with utilities for interconnection agreements, studies, and approvals
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Support procurement by developing technical specifications and evaluating vendor bids
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Provide engineering support during construction, including RFIs, submittal reviews, and field issue resolution
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Participate in commissioning activities and ensure proper testing of substation equipment
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Ensure compliance with applicable standards (IEEE, NEC, NESC, ANSI)
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Collaborate cross-functionally with civil, structural, transmission line, and SCADA teams
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Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
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5–10+ years of experience in substation design (utility, EPC, or consulting environment)
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Experience with utility-scale renewable energy projects (solar and/or BESS preferred)
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Strong knowledge of high-voltage substation design and protection systems
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Familiarity with interconnection processes and grid compliance requirements
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Experience with engineering software (e.g., ETAP, SKM, PSCAD, AutoCAD, MicroStation)
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Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain
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Protection & control design (relays, SCADA, communication protocols)
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Substation physical layout and equipment specification
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Grounding and lightning protection design
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Relay coordination and arc flash analysis
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Understanding of utility interconnection standards and grid codes
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Experience working with major utilities or ISOs such as PJM, ERCOT, or CAISO
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Experience in EPC project environments or owner’s engineering roles
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Knowledge of renewable energy project lifecycle from development to COD
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Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills
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Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
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Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving capability
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Hybrid or remote with travel to project sites
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Field visits for construction support and commissioning required
