Senior Substation Engineer


Grand Rapids
Permanent
Negotiable
Power Delivery
PR/543490_1747140582
Senior Substation Engineer

We have a current opportunity for a Senior Substation Engineer - Grand Rapids Michigan on a permanent basis.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop one-line diagrams, installation plans, section views, and detailed drawings for substation equipment.

  • Design schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and interconnection drawings for protective relaying and control systems.

  • Conduct research and provide recommendations for equipment and material selection.

  • Perform advanced engineering calculations and studies for substation systems, including lightning protection, conduit fill, AC/DC load analysis, surge arrester sizing, and voltage drop.

  • Generate RTU point lists (control, status, analog), cable schedules, and documentation for signage and nameplates.

  • Produce electrical design deliverables with a focus on protective relaying, control systems, and physical layout, driving continuous design improvement.

  • Support the development, maintenance, and enhancement of engineering standards.

  • Offer technical support and guidance to peers across project teams and disciplines.

  • Coordinate cross-discipline work by initiating and managing communication with other engineering teams.

  • Participate in quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) reviews as needed.

  • Attend client and internal project meetings to support planning and execution.

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