Substation Engineer Jobs in Colorado
Substation Engineer jobs in Colorado are concentrated in Denver, Colorado Springs, and the Front Range corridor, where utilities and engineering firms are actively hiring across protection and control, power systems design, and SCADA integration. Xcel Energy, Black & Veatch, and POWER Engineers maintain substantial Colorado operations and consistently recruit substation engineers at the EI, PE, and senior project levels. The state's grid modernization push and renewable energy buildout have made Colorado one of the more active markets for this discipline in the Mountain West. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Top employerQuanta Services
Top cityDenver, CO
Cities hiring7
Work type41% On-site
Top industryConsulting
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Project Engineer - Substation
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Quanta Services
Project Engineer - Substation
Colorado
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Substation Project Engineer
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WSP
Substation Project Engineer
Denver, Colorado
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Senior Structural Engineer (Substation Focus) - Remote (US)
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AECOM
Senior Structural Engineer (Substation Focus) - Remote (US)
Denver, Colorado
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Sr Physical Substation Engineer
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Stantec
Sr Physical Substation Engineer
Denver, Colorado
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Early Career Substation Electrical Engineer
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WSP
Early Career Substation Electrical Engineer
Denver, Colorado
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Project Engineer - Substation
Quanta Services·Colorado
Job functions:
$118k - $148k/yr
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
10,000+ employees
Job Description
About Us
QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects.
Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency, consistency, attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients.
About this Role
Project Engineer – Substation
Every moment of every day, people all over the world rely on electricity provided by Quanta Services and its customers. With its highly skilled and innovative workforce, Quanta is the largest specialty contractor in North America that powers modern life. Find your future with us by being a part of something bigger – leading the energy transition in building a better world for generations to come.
Imagine what you could do here. We encourage and inspire our people to embrace opportunities within our corporate office and 200 operating companies providing solutions for the utility, renewable energy, electric power, industrial, and communications industries worldwide.
Quanta’s culture is about creating an environment where all employees can be themselves, are valued, and have an equal opportunity to succeed. When you join our team, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is valued.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Project Engineer - Substation will oversee the design of high voltage substation projects. This role will involve providing an oversight role for the design team to perform the detailed design. It will also include performing engineering to support EPC proposals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering, with extensive experience in high voltage substation projects. This position will report to a Supervising Engineer or Engineering Manager and be part of a substation design team with other engineers, designers, and drafters supporting substation projects across the QISG platform. There are three bands to this title; an employee moves up in band as they gain experience and demonstrate mastery of new skills.
What You'll Do
- Oversee projects from inception to completion, including planning, design, construction support, and closeout.
- Review engineering calculations, drawings, and specifications for electrical substations.
- Ensure projects are on budget and schedule while ensuring cost-effective solutions.
- Review projects to verify compliance with QISG and utility specifications and standards, including environmental and safety requirements.
- Oversee quality control procedures to ensure the highest standards of workmanship and materials.
- Prepare and maintain detailed project status reports, engineering documentation, and records.
- Take personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of your projects.
- Design physical substation components, including yard layouts, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, raceways, and auxiliary AC/DC power systems.
- Develop protection and control schematics, wiring diagrams, cable lists and panel layouts.
- Develop design drawings, calculations, and bills of material from engineering documents for planning, construction, operation, and maintenance.
- Conduct engineering calculations, including voltage drop, cable pulling, flicker analysis, and grounding analysis.
- Ensure project team applies engineering standards including NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE and ANSI.
- Perform quality reviews to check for inaccuracies, omissions, or compliance issues, and provide recommendations.
- Work collaboratively with engineers and project teams to develop solutions and modifications as needed.
- Maintain detailed project documentation and support engineering calculations.
- Bring potential project-related problems and possible solutions to the attention of the stakeholders.
- Travel out of town for short periods of time as required by projects and assignments.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
- P.E. license is required.
- Understanding of the major components of a substation is required.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the electric utility industry performing detailed engineering for high voltage substation projects.
- Strong technical expertise in structural, civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering, with a comprehensive understanding of engineering principles and practices.
- Expert knowledge of electric utility engineering and construction standards.
- Strong understanding of industry specific software packages.
- Familiarity with processes and procedures for project controls and estimates.
- Demonstrated experience supporting external customers.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, clients, and external partners.
- Knowledge of relevant industry codes, standards, and regulations, including ANSI, ASTM, ACI, AISC, IEEE, NEC, NESC, and others.
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Able to deal with ambiguity and ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks and determine priorities in a complex environment.
What You'll Get
- Competitive Compensation
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Holiday Pay
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Comprehensive Health Coverage
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Professional Development
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Discount Program
Compensation Range
The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $117,500.00/Yr. - USD $147,900.00/Yr. depending on experience and qualifications.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.
Quanta Services
Project Engineer - Substation
Colorado
Added 2d ago10,000+ employees
Job functions:
$118k - $148k/yr
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
Job Description
About Us
QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects.
Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency, consistency, attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients.
About this Role
Project Engineer – Substation
Every moment of every day, people all over the world rely on electricity provided by Quanta Services and its customers. With its highly skilled and innovative workforce, Quanta is the largest specialty contractor in North America that powers modern life. Find your future with us by being a part of something bigger – leading the energy transition in building a better world for generations to come.
Imagine what you could do here. We encourage and inspire our people to embrace opportunities within our corporate office and 200 operating companies providing solutions for the utility, renewable energy, electric power, industrial, and communications industries worldwide.
Quanta’s culture is about creating an environment where all employees can be themselves, are valued, and have an equal opportunity to succeed. When you join our team, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is valued.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Project Engineer - Substation will oversee the design of high voltage substation projects. This role will involve providing an oversight role for the design team to perform the detailed design. It will also include performing engineering to support EPC proposals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering, with extensive experience in high voltage substation projects. This position will report to a Supervising Engineer or Engineering Manager and be part of a substation design team with other engineers, designers, and drafters supporting substation projects across the QISG platform. There are three bands to this title; an employee moves up in band as they gain experience and demonstrate mastery of new skills.
What You'll Do
- Oversee projects from inception to completion, including planning, design, construction support, and closeout.
- Review engineering calculations, drawings, and specifications for electrical substations.
- Ensure projects are on budget and schedule while ensuring cost-effective solutions.
- Review projects to verify compliance with QISG and utility specifications and standards, including environmental and safety requirements.
- Oversee quality control procedures to ensure the highest standards of workmanship and materials.
- Prepare and maintain detailed project status reports, engineering documentation, and records.
- Take personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of your projects.
- Design physical substation components, including yard layouts, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, raceways, and auxiliary AC/DC power systems.
- Develop protection and control schematics, wiring diagrams, cable lists and panel layouts.
- Develop design drawings, calculations, and bills of material from engineering documents for planning, construction, operation, and maintenance.
- Conduct engineering calculations, including voltage drop, cable pulling, flicker analysis, and grounding analysis.
- Ensure project team applies engineering standards including NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE and ANSI.
- Perform quality reviews to check for inaccuracies, omissions, or compliance issues, and provide recommendations.
- Work collaboratively with engineers and project teams to develop solutions and modifications as needed.
- Maintain detailed project documentation and support engineering calculations.
- Bring potential project-related problems and possible solutions to the attention of the stakeholders.
- Travel out of town for short periods of time as required by projects and assignments.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
- P.E. license is required.
- Understanding of the major components of a substation is required.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the electric utility industry performing detailed engineering for high voltage substation projects.
- Strong technical expertise in structural, civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering, with a comprehensive understanding of engineering principles and practices.
- Expert knowledge of electric utility engineering and construction standards.
- Strong understanding of industry specific software packages.
- Familiarity with processes and procedures for project controls and estimates.
- Demonstrated experience supporting external customers.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, clients, and external partners.
- Knowledge of relevant industry codes, standards, and regulations, including ANSI, ASTM, ACI, AISC, IEEE, NEC, NESC, and others.
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Able to deal with ambiguity and ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks and determine priorities in a complex environment.
What You'll Get
- Competitive Compensation
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Holiday Pay
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Comprehensive Health Coverage
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Professional Development
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Discount Program
Compensation Range
The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $117,500.00/Yr. - USD $147,900.00/Yr. depending on experience and qualifications.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Construction & Real Estate
- Energy
- Transportation & Logistics
What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in substation engineer jobs across Colorado.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license issued or recognized by the Colorado State Board of Licensure
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or closely related engineering discipline required
- Hands-on experience with substation protection, control, and relay coordination studies
- Proficiency with SCADA systems, AutoCAD, or substation design software such as CAD Tools
- Familiarity with NERC reliability standards and IEEE substation design guidelines
- Ability to travel to substation sites and perform field inspections across Colorado
Substation Engineer Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a substation engineer in Colorado?
Most substation engineer roles in Colorado require a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering followed by licensure through the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors, and Geologists. You begin as an Engineer Intern (EI) after passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, then qualify for the Professional Engineer (PE) exam after gaining the required supervised experience. Colorado utilities and engineering firms strongly prefer or require a PE license for lead and senior roles.
Which companies hire substation engineers in Colorado?
Employers hiring substation engineers in Colorado right now include Quanta Services, Quanta Infrastructure Solutions, and WSP, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Colorado's grid expansion and renewable integration projects have kept utilities and power engineering consultancies hiring consistently across the Front Range.
Which Colorado cities have the most substation engineer jobs?
Denver, Lakewood, and Englewood account for the largest share of substation engineer openings in Colorado. Denver anchors the market as the headquarters location for major utilities and engineering consultancies, while Colorado Springs supports significant utility and defense-adjacent infrastructure work, and suburban Front Range communities generate project-level demand tied to transmission and distribution expansion throughout the region.
Are there remote substation engineer jobs in Colorado?
Yes, but they're rare. Substation engineering is fundamentally a field-oriented discipline, with most roles requiring site visits, equipment inspections, and hands-on commissioning work. About 59% of substation engineer openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions typically cover the analytical side of the work, such as relay coordination studies, design drafting, and protection engineering review.
How can I get hired as a substation engineer in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a new-graduate position at a Colorado-based power engineering consultancy or a utility rotational program. Xcel Energy and firms like Black & Veatch recruit EI-level engineers who have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam and completed coursework in power systems. Lateral entry from roles in electrical design, relay technician work, or utility field operations is also common. Holding an active EI registration through the Colorado State Board and building a portfolio of power systems coursework projects gives early-career candidates a concrete edge.
Where can I find and apply to substation engineer jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to substation engineer jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and target location, and apply directly to each position.
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