Substation Electrical Engineer Jobs
Substation Electrical Engineer jobs are open across utilities, power generation, renewable energy, and engineering consulting firms, from entry-level to senior and principal, with specializations in protection and control systems, SCADA integration, and high-voltage design. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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The client you will be working for is one of the largest employee-owned engineering, procurement, and construction companies in the world. This opportunity will give you experience in the infrastructure sector in the United States with a company that is a globally recognized leader in power generation, water/wastewater, and telecommunications infrastructure — and one of the most established names in EPC project delivery, with a history spanning over 100 years.
LOCATION
Overland Park, KS 66112
COMPENSATION
$38-$46
SCHEDULE
Onsite,. Monday-Friday
CONTRACT TERM
6 month long contract with high likelihood of extension or conversion to a full-time employee
POSITION OVERVIEW – Staff Electrical Engineering Technician - Substation- ACADE
This role will collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams within the Distributed Infrastructure Market Sector, supporting Substation (Grid) projects and building critical infrastructure for today’s and tomorrow’s challenges. Electrical professionals contribute to power systems design by drafting deliverables such as one-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, front panel layouts, other details for substation projects.
Job Summary
- Functions in a project engineering technician capacity.
- Under general direction, supports engineering and design teams by developing and modifying technical deliverables.
- Applies foundational engineering principles and established design practices to create moderately complex design concepts and solutions.
- Utilizes digital tools and design software (e.g., CAD, BIM, 3D modeling) to create, modify, and maintain technical documentation, drawings, and project deliverables.
- Provides technical guidance and may offer direction to other engineering professionals and technicians to ensure quality and consistency across project outputs.
Key Responsibilities
- Applies knowledge of standards, systems, document control, departmental guides, applicable codes and BV policies and procedures.
- May review project requirements and accurately determine the correct format and contents of the required deliverables.
- Proactively applies BV Quality Program to deliverables. Demonstrates personal accuracy and supports continuous improvement and change management efforts.
- Reviews design inputs in order to ensure consistency. Assists to ensure deliverables are in compliance with the specific codes and standards suitable for the project.
- May apply basic engineering principles and established design practices in developing moderately complex design concepts and deliverables. Begins to apply judgment and make decisions with respect to deliverables and input interpretation.
- Capable of handling difficult technical assignments within an area of expertise and can provide technical guidance to other professionals.
- Performs design calculations, detailed material quantities and estimates, and records.
- May review the deliverables of others.
- May define work assignments and maintain schedules.
- Coordinates with other design group personnel to review and exchange project information necessary for design development.
- Proactively seeks and shares knowledge of latest technologies and processes .
- May apply judgment and makes decisions with respect to deliverables and input interpretation.
- Management Responsibilities
Required Qualification
- Typically a minimum of 5 years related work experience.
- All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor Degree in an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred.
The client you will be working for is one of the largest employee-owned engineering, procurement, and construction companies in the world. This opportunity will give you experience in the infrastructure sector in the United States with a company that is a globally recognized leader in power generation, water/wastewater, and telecommunications infrastructure — and one of the most established names in EPC project delivery, with a history spanning over 100 years.
LOCATION
Overland Park, KS 66112
COMPENSATION
$38-$46
SCHEDULE
Onsite,. Monday-Friday
CONTRACT TERM
6 month long contract with high likelihood of extension or conversion to a full-time employee
POSITION OVERVIEW – Staff Electrical Engineering Technician - Substation- ACADE
This role will collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams within the Distributed Infrastructure Market Sector, supporting Substation (Grid) projects and building critical infrastructure for today’s and tomorrow’s challenges. Electrical professionals contribute to power systems design by drafting deliverables such as one-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, front panel layouts, other details for substation projects.
Job Summary
- Functions in a project engineering technician capacity.
- Under general direction, supports engineering and design teams by developing and modifying technical deliverables.
- Applies foundational engineering principles and established design practices to create moderately complex design concepts and solutions.
- Utilizes digital tools and design software (e.g., CAD, BIM, 3D modeling) to create, modify, and maintain technical documentation, drawings, and project deliverables.
- Provides technical guidance and may offer direction to other engineering professionals and technicians to ensure quality and consistency across project outputs.
Key Responsibilities
- Applies knowledge of standards, systems, document control, departmental guides, applicable codes and BV policies and procedures.
- May review project requirements and accurately determine the correct format and contents of the required deliverables.
- Proactively applies BV Quality Program to deliverables. Demonstrates personal accuracy and supports continuous improvement and change management efforts.
- Reviews design inputs in order to ensure consistency. Assists to ensure deliverables are in compliance with the specific codes and standards suitable for the project.
- May apply basic engineering principles and established design practices in developing moderately complex design concepts and deliverables. Begins to apply judgment and make decisions with respect to deliverables and input interpretation.
- Capable of handling difficult technical assignments within an area of expertise and can provide technical guidance to other professionals.
- Performs design calculations, detailed material quantities and estimates, and records.
- May review the deliverables of others.
- May define work assignments and maintain schedules.
- Coordinates with other design group personnel to review and exchange project information necessary for design development.
- Proactively seeks and shares knowledge of latest technologies and processes .
- May apply judgment and makes decisions with respect to deliverables and input interpretation.
- Management Responsibilities
Required Qualification
- Typically a minimum of 5 years related work experience.
- All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor Degree in an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred.
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Who's Hiring
- WSP41
- Burns & McDonnell30
- Black & Veatch18
- Arcadis17
- Orbital Engineering8
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services29
- Construction & Real Estate19
- Transportation & Logistics4
- Manufacturing1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in substation electrical engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related field required
- Experience with protection and control system design for transmission or distribution substations
- Proficiency in AutoCAD or MicroStation for substation design drawings and schematics
- Familiarity with IEEE and ANSI standards for substation equipment and system protection
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required or actively in progress for many senior roles
- Experience with SCADA systems, relay programming, or substation automation platforms
Tips for Your Substation Electrical Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to voltage classes
List the specific voltage levels you've worked with, whether 69kV, 138kV, or 345kV and above. Hiring managers screen for this immediately. Generic 'high-voltage experience' without specifics won't make the cut in competitive utility and transmission markets.
Highlight protection relay experience explicitly
Many openings require hands-on relay programming or commissioning with specific platforms like SEL, GE, or Schweitzer. Call out each platform by name and the protection schemes you've configured. Burying this in a summary paragraph instead of a dedicated skills line costs you callbacks.
Filter openings by project type not just title
Some roles focus on new substation design while others emphasize upgrade projects or SCADA modernization. Read job descriptions for project scope signals, not just the job title. Applying to roles that match your actual day-to-day experience produces stronger interviews and faster offers.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists substation electrical engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for a technical screening round
Most utility and EPC firm interviews include a technical screen on protection coordination, grounding design, or equipment sizing before you reach hiring managers. Practice talking through your design decisions on past projects out loud, not just on paper, so your reasoning is clear under pressure.
Negotiate start dates around commissioning cycles
Substation projects run on tight commissioning windows tied to utility schedules. If you're finishing a project, mention your availability date in your application and again in the offer stage. Employers in this space respect that context and are often more flexible when you explain it directly.
Substation Electrical Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most substation electrical engineers?
The companies hiring the most substation electrical engineers right now include WSP, Burns & McDonnell, and Black & Veatch, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Minnesota, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Utilities, transmission owners, and large EPC firms consistently account for the highest volume of openings in this field.
How many substation electrical engineer jobs are remote?
About 49% of substation electrical engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on, site-dependent nature of most substation work. Engineering design and review roles tied to drawing production or relay coordination studies are the sub-areas most likely to offer partial remote arrangements.
How do you become a substation electrical engineer?
You start by earning a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, with coursework in power systems, circuit analysis, and electromagnetics providing the strongest foundation. From there, entry-level roles at utilities or engineering firms expose you to protection and control design, equipment specifications, and substation layout. Passing the FE exam early and working toward your PE license accelerates advancement into lead and senior roles.
How do I get hired as a substation electrical engineer with little experience?
Focus on internships or co-ops at utilities or EPC firms during school, since hands-on exposure to one-line diagrams, relay panels, or equipment sizing gives you concrete talking points. Entry-level roles often prioritize candidates who've taken power systems electives and can demonstrate familiarity with IEEE protection standards, even without full project ownership. Pursuing your FE exam before graduation signals commitment and moves you past other new-grad applicants.
What does the substation electrical engineer interview process look like?
Most processes start with a recruiter or HR screen, followed by a technical interview with an engineering manager or senior engineer covering protection coordination, grounding principles, or equipment sizing. A second round often involves a panel with project managers or clients, focusing on how you communicate design decisions. Some firms include a practical exercise where you review or mark up a drawing or relay setting sheet.
Where can I find and apply to substation electrical engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to substation electrical engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Find roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing from the same place.
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