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We are designing the grid of the future! We are seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer to support the engineering, design, technical review, and delivery of medium-voltage (MV) and high-voltage (HV) substation projects. This individual will perform electrical engineering activities for both Owner’s Engineer and design engineering assignments, contributing to projects from conceptual design and engineering development through procurement, construction, commissioning, and project closeout.
Responsibilities
How you can make an impact:
- Develop electrical engineering deliverables for MV and HV substations serving utility, renewable energy, battery energy storage system (BESS), data center, and industrial applications.
- Prepare and update substation electrical design documents, including:
- Single-line and three-line diagrams.
- Substation equipment layouts and electrical drawings.
- AC and DC auxiliary power system designs.
- Grounding and lightning protection layouts.
- Cable schedules, cable routing, conduit layouts, and duct bank drawings.
- Equipment specifications, technical data sheets, and bills of materials.
- Equipment ratings, sizing calculations, and supporting engineering calculations.
- Control and protection interface documentation.
- Assist with electrical calculations and studies, including load calculations, short-circuit assessments, equipment duty evaluations, and grounding studies.
- Support the development of design packages at conceptual, preliminary, 30%, 60%, 90%, issued-for-construction (IFC), and as-built stages.
- Coordinate electrical design interfaces with protection and control (P&C), SCADA, civil, structural, and transmission line engineering teams.
- Support Owner’s Engineer assignments by reviewing engineering documents prepared by EPC contractors, engineering consultants, and equipment vendors.
- Assist in preparing technical specifications, equipment data sheets, and procurement documentation for substation electrical equipment.
- Assist with technical bid evaluations and comparisons of equipment specifications and vendor proposals.
- Execute assigned electrical engineering activities and deliverables in accordance with project scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements.
- Communicate progress, outstanding tasks, technical questions, and potential schedule impacts to the responsible engineer or project manager.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bring your passion, here's what’s needed:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, with a minimum of three years of related experience.
- Experience preparing or supporting electrical engineering deliverables for utility, industrial, renewable energy, or other power infrastructure projects.
- Understanding of substation electrical equipment, electrical design principles, and engineering documentation.
- Familiarity with substation voltage levels ranging from 4.16 kV through 500 kV or higher.
- Basic knowledge of applicable IEEE, IEC, NESC, NEC, NEMA, NFPA, and relevant utility standards.
- Experience with electrical engineering software and tools such as ETAP, SKM PowerTools, EasyPower, AutoCAD, and applicable grounding analysis software.
- Ability to manage assigned tasks, coordinate with team members, and meet established project deadlines.
- Willingness to learn new engineering tools, standards, and design practices.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and documentation skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Lead the Change!
Be a part of an innovative team shaping the grid of the future through advanced energy intelligence. For more than half a century, Electric Power Engineers (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe, providing consulting expertise and energy intelligence software solutions for complex engineering and grid modeling challenges. As leaders in the renewables space, we are focused on building a modern, secure, and resilient grid. Join us in making an impact on the communities we serve and the environment in which we live. Together we can transform the future of energy.
HOW WE SUPPORT YOU:
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage for you.
- Generous PTO and paid holidays.
- MyShare Employee Ownership Program.
- Work with industry leaders.
- 401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1).
LOCATION
This position will be located in US.
TRAVEL
Occasional travel may be needed (10% or less).
EPE is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster, and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster.
THIRD-PARTY RECRUITING NOTIFICATION
EPE does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to EPE via our career page or to any of our managers or employees will be considered public information, may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume, and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency. EPE will not pay a fee to a third-party recruiter or agency without a previously signed third-party agreement and has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of the Talent Acquisition team.
INTRODUCTION
We are designing the grid of the future! We are seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer to support the engineering, design, technical review, and delivery of medium-voltage (MV) and high-voltage (HV) substation projects. This individual will perform electrical engineering activities for both Owner’s Engineer and design engineering assignments, contributing to projects from conceptual design and engineering development through procurement, construction, commissioning, and project closeout.
Responsibilities
How you can make an impact:
- Develop electrical engineering deliverables for MV and HV substations serving utility, renewable energy, battery energy storage system (BESS), data center, and industrial applications.
- Prepare and update substation electrical design documents, including:
- Single-line and three-line diagrams.
- Substation equipment layouts and electrical drawings.
- AC and DC auxiliary power system designs.
- Grounding and lightning protection layouts.
- Cable schedules, cable routing, conduit layouts, and duct bank drawings.
- Equipment specifications, technical data sheets, and bills of materials.
- Equipment ratings, sizing calculations, and supporting engineering calculations.
- Control and protection interface documentation.
- Assist with electrical calculations and studies, including load calculations, short-circuit assessments, equipment duty evaluations, and grounding studies.
- Support the development of design packages at conceptual, preliminary, 30%, 60%, 90%, issued-for-construction (IFC), and as-built stages.
- Coordinate electrical design interfaces with protection and control (P&C), SCADA, civil, structural, and transmission line engineering teams.
- Support Owner’s Engineer assignments by reviewing engineering documents prepared by EPC contractors, engineering consultants, and equipment vendors.
- Assist in preparing technical specifications, equipment data sheets, and procurement documentation for substation electrical equipment.
- Assist with technical bid evaluations and comparisons of equipment specifications and vendor proposals.
- Execute assigned electrical engineering activities and deliverables in accordance with project scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements.
- Communicate progress, outstanding tasks, technical questions, and potential schedule impacts to the responsible engineer or project manager.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bring your passion, here's what’s needed:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, with a minimum of three years of related experience.
- Experience preparing or supporting electrical engineering deliverables for utility, industrial, renewable energy, or other power infrastructure projects.
- Understanding of substation electrical equipment, electrical design principles, and engineering documentation.
- Familiarity with substation voltage levels ranging from 4.16 kV through 500 kV or higher.
- Basic knowledge of applicable IEEE, IEC, NESC, NEC, NEMA, NFPA, and relevant utility standards.
- Experience with electrical engineering software and tools such as ETAP, SKM PowerTools, EasyPower, AutoCAD, and applicable grounding analysis software.
- Ability to manage assigned tasks, coordinate with team members, and meet established project deadlines.
- Willingness to learn new engineering tools, standards, and design practices.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and documentation skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Lead the Change!
Be a part of an innovative team shaping the grid of the future through advanced energy intelligence. For more than half a century, Electric Power Engineers (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe, providing consulting expertise and energy intelligence software solutions for complex engineering and grid modeling challenges. As leaders in the renewables space, we are focused on building a modern, secure, and resilient grid. Join us in making an impact on the communities we serve and the environment in which we live. Together we can transform the future of energy.
HOW WE SUPPORT YOU:
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage for you.
- Generous PTO and paid holidays.
- MyShare Employee Ownership Program.
- Work with industry leaders.
- 401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1).
LOCATION
This position will be located in US.
TRAVEL
Occasional travel may be needed (10% or less).
EPE is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster, and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster.
THIRD-PARTY RECRUITING NOTIFICATION
EPE does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to EPE via our career page or to any of our managers or employees will be considered public information, may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume, and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency. EPE will not pay a fee to a third-party recruiter or agency without a previously signed third-party agreement and has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of the Talent Acquisition team.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Staff Electrical Engineer
Document progressive electrical engineering experience now
PERM requires your employer to prove you meet the minimum qualifications for the role. Collect performance reviews, project scope documents, and employer letters that trace your progression from junior to staff-level responsibilities before you need them.
Search Migrate Mate for verified green card sponsors
Filter by Staff Electrical Engineer roles on Migrate Mate to find employers with confirmed EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship history. Targeting companies already familiar with PERM requirements shortens the sponsorship conversation with hiring managers significantly.
Check your prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your target city and occupation code before accepting an offer. Your offered salary must meet the DOL-certified prevailing wage level, so knowing the floor protects you during negotiations.
Identify employers with in-house immigration counsel
Staff Electrical Engineer PERM filings involve detailed job descriptions and audit-ready recruitment records. Employers with dedicated immigration attorneys or established HR immigration programs process these filings faster and with fewer delays than those relying entirely on outside counsel.
Clarify your EB category before the I-140 is filed
EB-2 covers advanced-degree professionals; EB-3 covers bachelor's-degree holders with the qualifying experience. If you hold a foreign three-year bachelor's degree, confirm with your employer's immigration attorney whether a credential evaluation supports EB-2 classification before the petition is submitted.
Track your priority date against the monthly Visa Bulletin
USCIS uses the State Department Visa Bulletin to determine when your I-485 can be filed or approved. If you're from India or China, check both the Final Action Date and the Date for Filing columns monthly, as movement directly controls when your adjustment of status can proceed.
Green Card Staff Electrical Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between H-1B sponsorship and green card sponsorship for a Staff Electrical Engineer role?
H-1B visa sponsorship gives you temporary work authorization in three-year increments, subject to the annual lottery. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to lawful permanent residence. The process involves PERM labor certification filed with the Department of Labor, an I-140 immigrant petition, and either adjustment of status or consular processing. There is no lottery, but per-country backlogs can extend your wait significantly depending on your country of birth.
How do I find Staff Electrical Engineer employers who actively sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location. This saves you from cold-applying to companies that have never navigated PERM before, which often results in a sponsorship conversation that goes nowhere even after a successful interview.
What does the PERM process look like for a Staff Electrical Engineer position?
Your employer must obtain a prevailing wage determination from the Department of Labor, run a timed recruitment campaign to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available, and then file the PERM application. The job requirements in the PERM application must reflect what the role genuinely needs, so the description used in your offer letter and the PERM filing must align precisely to avoid audit risk.
Can I change employers after my green card sponsorship process has started?
AC21 job portability allows you to change to a same or similar occupation once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more. Additionally, a priority date established under an approved I-140 can carry over to a new employer's I-140 petition, protecting the queue position you've already earned even if you change jobs before your I-485 is filed.
Does my foreign engineering degree qualify me for EB-2 sponsorship as a Staff Electrical Engineer?
EB-2 requires an advanced degree or a U.S.-equivalent bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive post-degree experience. A foreign three-year bachelor's degree may satisfy the equivalent requirement, but only if a credential evaluation agency confirms the U.S. equivalency. Without that evaluation, your employer's immigration attorney may classify you under EB-3 instead, which affects your priority date category and potentially your wait time.