Substation Electrical Engineer Jobs in New York
Substation Electrical Engineer jobs in New York are among the most active in the Northeast, concentrated in investor-owned utilities, public power authorities, and large-scale infrastructure programs across the state. Most hiring is centered in New York City, Albany, and Buffalo, where employers like Consolidated Edison, the New York Power Authority, and National Grid maintain substantial transmission and distribution operations. The most in-demand specialties are protection and control design, relay engineering, and high-voltage substation commissioning, with openings at every level from entry-level CAD technicians to senior lead engineers. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
Arcadis is currently seeking a highly motivated Project Electrical Engineer to join the Power Delivery team. Arcadis’ Power Delivery group partners with clients to provide comprehensive plans that incorporate all aspects of their projects. You can see this in the work we do for our clients, the opportunities we create for our people, and in our efforts to enhance the communities in which we live and work. We bring together world-class resources and the latest innovative technologies to help define the cities and experiences of tomorrow.
This is a Project Engineer position within the Power Delivery & Renewable unit of Arcadis. The position requires candidate directly interface with client and Arcadis' power delivery team, manager project management, project engineering, proposal management and business development. The candidate will also make sure day-to-day client engagement, coordination, and project execution role. The position is accountable to ensure project execution in accordance with all applicable codes and standards, including all of Arcadis’s policies and procedures, such as Safety, Environmental, Quality Assurance and Quality Control. The incumbent will also work closely with other Power Delivery departments, including the Transmission Engineering, Distribution Engineering, Protection & Control Engineering for various projects.
The position consisting in the coordination of the power delivery renewable energy team and performing hands on Substation Electrical engineering, detail design and studies for utility and developer clients in North America. The incumbent will also work closely with other renewable energy team (e.g. wind, solar, green H2, etc.) with Arcadis' business units. As part of the Power Delivery & Renewable team, you will help improve quality of life.
ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Support engineering, detail design, studies and delivery of substation physical electrical projects on transmission and distribution substations at voltages from 4kV to 500kV with quality, schedule, and safe design in mind
- Project design delivery under supervision from senior engineers to perform engineering and detail design drawings, studies and analysis, prepare bidding documents and specifications, bills of materials, shop drawing review, procurement and construction documents
- Participate in the preparation of project estimates, engineering estimates and proposals, and client engagement and business development activities
- Coordinate closely with civil, structural, high-voltage P&C electrical, telecommunications, geotechnical engineers to support senior engineers to complete Issue for Construction design packages for large and medium size projects
- For Power Delivery projects provide quality assurance/quality control on the work of other electrical engineers, electrical designers, or technicians
- Participate in meetings with clients, contractors, and vendors to support project execution
We are seeking an individual with a strong team player mindset and excellent communication skills to join our team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to collaborate effectively with colleagues. Additionally, this position may involve travel of up to 25% to client sites and customer meetings within North America.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
- Minimum 7 years of relevant experience within Substation projects from 4kV up to 500kV. Able to execute and delivery complete substation package under minimal supervision
- Experience with key considerations for substation physical layouts, section & elevations, bus configurations, cable and conduit sizing, grounding, control building, lighting & lightning, and all aspects of HV and EHV substation engineering & design and studies
- Proficient in AutoCAD and SKM/ETAP, CDEGS/WinIGS, other engineering software to complete substation design
- Design experience adhering to National Electrical Code, National Electric Safety Code, IEEE codes and standards, and county, city and state codes, ordinances and standards
Preferred Qualifications
- PE license
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering
WHY ARCADIS?
We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.
You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.
Together, we can create a lasting legacy.
Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.
OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, INCLUSION & BELONGING
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $105,494 - $158,242. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.
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INTRODUCTION
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
Arcadis is currently seeking a highly motivated Project Electrical Engineer to join the Power Delivery team. Arcadis’ Power Delivery group partners with clients to provide comprehensive plans that incorporate all aspects of their projects. You can see this in the work we do for our clients, the opportunities we create for our people, and in our efforts to enhance the communities in which we live and work. We bring together world-class resources and the latest innovative technologies to help define the cities and experiences of tomorrow.
This is a Project Engineer position within the Power Delivery & Renewable unit of Arcadis. The position requires candidate directly interface with client and Arcadis' power delivery team, manager project management, project engineering, proposal management and business development. The candidate will also make sure day-to-day client engagement, coordination, and project execution role. The position is accountable to ensure project execution in accordance with all applicable codes and standards, including all of Arcadis’s policies and procedures, such as Safety, Environmental, Quality Assurance and Quality Control. The incumbent will also work closely with other Power Delivery departments, including the Transmission Engineering, Distribution Engineering, Protection & Control Engineering for various projects.
The position consisting in the coordination of the power delivery renewable energy team and performing hands on Substation Electrical engineering, detail design and studies for utility and developer clients in North America. The incumbent will also work closely with other renewable energy team (e.g. wind, solar, green H2, etc.) with Arcadis' business units. As part of the Power Delivery & Renewable team, you will help improve quality of life.
ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Support engineering, detail design, studies and delivery of substation physical electrical projects on transmission and distribution substations at voltages from 4kV to 500kV with quality, schedule, and safe design in mind
- Project design delivery under supervision from senior engineers to perform engineering and detail design drawings, studies and analysis, prepare bidding documents and specifications, bills of materials, shop drawing review, procurement and construction documents
- Participate in the preparation of project estimates, engineering estimates and proposals, and client engagement and business development activities
- Coordinate closely with civil, structural, high-voltage P&C electrical, telecommunications, geotechnical engineers to support senior engineers to complete Issue for Construction design packages for large and medium size projects
- For Power Delivery projects provide quality assurance/quality control on the work of other electrical engineers, electrical designers, or technicians
- Participate in meetings with clients, contractors, and vendors to support project execution
We are seeking an individual with a strong team player mindset and excellent communication skills to join our team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to collaborate effectively with colleagues. Additionally, this position may involve travel of up to 25% to client sites and customer meetings within North America.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
- Minimum 7 years of relevant experience within Substation projects from 4kV up to 500kV. Able to execute and delivery complete substation package under minimal supervision
- Experience with key considerations for substation physical layouts, section & elevations, bus configurations, cable and conduit sizing, grounding, control building, lighting & lightning, and all aspects of HV and EHV substation engineering & design and studies
- Proficient in AutoCAD and SKM/ETAP, CDEGS/WinIGS, other engineering software to complete substation design
- Design experience adhering to National Electrical Code, National Electric Safety Code, IEEE codes and standards, and county, city and state codes, ordinances and standards
Preferred Qualifications
- PE license
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering
WHY ARCADIS?
We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.
You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.
Together, we can create a lasting legacy.
Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.
OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, INCLUSION & BELONGING
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $105,494 - $158,242. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.
LI-HC2
Resilience-NA
Environment-NA
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Substation Electrical Engineer Job Market in New York
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Who's Hiring
- LaBella Associates7
- Arcadis2
- WSP2
- HDR1
- NAES Corporation1
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services7
- Construction & Real Estate6
- Energy1
What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in substation electrical engineer jobs across New York.
- Active New York Professional Engineer license or eligibility for New York PE registration
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited program required
- Experience designing high-voltage substations at 69 kV and above strongly preferred
- Proficiency in protection and control schemes, relay coordination, and SCADA systems
- Familiarity with NERC reliability standards and Con Edison or NYPA interconnection requirements
- Experience using AutoCAD, MicroStation, or ETAP for substation design and analysis
Substation Electrical Engineer Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a substation electrical engineer in New York?
The standard path in New York begins with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, followed by passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam administered through the New York State Education Department's Office of the Professions. After accumulating the required years of qualifying experience, engineers sit for the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam to earn a New York Professional Engineer license. PE licensure is a common expectation for independent design work and senior roles at utilities like Consolidated Edison or the New York Power Authority.
How much do substation electrical engineers make in New York?
Substation electrical engineers in New York earn a median of about $119,010 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $74,870 for the lowest 10% to over $168,820 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire substation electrical engineers in New York?
Employers hiring substation electrical engineers in New York right now include LaBella Associates, Arcadis, and WSP, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. New York's large investor-owned utilities and public power authorities generate consistent demand, and major engineering consulting and EPC firms supporting grid modernization and offshore wind interconnection also hire regularly across the state.
Which New York cities have the most substation electrical engineer jobs?
The cities with the most substation electrical engineer openings in New York are Syracuse, Albany, and Rochester. New York City leads because Consolidated Edison's dense transmission and distribution network requires a large permanent engineering staff, while Albany draws demand from the New York Power Authority and state grid-planning agencies, and Buffalo benefits from National Grid's regional headquarters and ongoing Great Lakes transmission projects.
Are there remote substation electrical engineer jobs in New York?
Yes, but they're rare. Substation engineering is fundamentally a field-adjacent role requiring on-site commissioning, equipment inspection, and coordination with construction crews, which limits how much of the work can be done remotely. About 15% of substation electrical engineer openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and those positions tend to be protection and control design or relay-settings work that does not require a physical site presence.
How can I get hired as a substation electrical engineer in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to structured new-graduate engineering rotational programs at utilities like Consolidated Edison or the New York Power Authority, both of which hire recent ABET-accredited degree holders into supervised project roles. Adjacent starting points include electrical design technician positions at New York-based EPC firms or CAD drafter roles supporting substation layout work. Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam early and building familiarity with ETAP or AutoCAD gives a strong edge over candidates who wait until after graduation.
Where can I find and apply to substation electrical engineer jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to substation electrical engineer jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and target location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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