Mid Level Substation Engineer Jobs
Mid level substation engineer jobs go to engineers ready to own protection and control design from scope through commissioning, coordinate across disciplines, and resolve field issues without waiting for direction. Openings run across Consulting & Professional Services, Energy, and Construction & Real Estate, with employers like Sargent & Lundy, Kiewit, and HDR competing for substation engineers at this level now.
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Kimley-Horn's Orlando, Florida (FL) office is seeking a Substation P&C Engineer with 4+ years of relevant experience to join our diverse and fast-paced organization! This is not a remote position.
This is a strategic opportunity for a highly experienced engineer and project manager to lead complex utility-scale substation projects and help drive growth in the P&C space.
Responsibilities:
- Act in a senior technical capacity in producing engineering related project deliverables relating to power system Protection & Control (P&C), within the power delivery Practice. This includes (but is not limited to):
- Undertake senior and lead technical roles on project specific multi-disciplinary engineering teams
- Lead successful output of P&C engineering deliverables in the business, working with the P&C group to determine suitable P&C engineering personnel from across our offices, as required
- Lead in a technical capacity on P&C design project deliverables, ranging from 4kV up to 500kV (with a particular emphasis on 115kV voltages and above), including undertaking the role of Lead Project Engineer on project teams, as required and when appropriate
- Produce detailed substation P&C design packages, compliant to required client and national technical standards. Core design responsibilities include:
- One-line diagrams
- Three-line diagrams
- Potential and current schematics
- Control and Indication schematics
- Communication Interconnections
- Wiring Diagrams
- Equipment Sizing and Specifications
- I/O mapping
- Construction Documentation / Outage Sequencing
- Procurement and Construction Support
- Assist with developing and implementing policies, processes, procedures, standards, and technical guidance, as required, to continually improve the engineering capability within the P&C practice
- Plan and lead client meetings (or meeting sections) relating to P&C, as required
- Support the preparation of project proposals and tender presentations
- Perform Quality Control reviews on substation protection packages
- Provide support for continued professional development of less experienced engineers in the team, including technical guidance, and recommending training needs to the P&C group
QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years of protection & control engineering design
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (advanced degrees are a plus)
- PE or the ability to obtain within 6 months required
- Proficient with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD
- I/O mapping
- Construction documentation/outage sequencing
- ETAP experience is a plus
- Superior verbal and written communication skills
- The ability to work independently or in a team environment effectively
- The ability to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment
WHY KIMLEY-HORN?:
At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it—that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!
KEY BENEFITS AT KIMLEY-HORN:
- Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
- Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
- Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
- Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.
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Mid Level Substation Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level substation engineer job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just participation. Highlight projects where you led protection and control design, produced deliverables independently, or resolved technical issues in the field. Recruiters at this level want to see that you can carry a substation from design through commissioning without constant oversight. Tailor your resume to show scope of responsibility, not just task completion.
Which companies hire mid level substation engineers?
Companies hiring mid level substation engineers right now include Sargent & Lundy, Kiewit, and HDR, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of electric utilities, large engineering and construction firms, and independent power producers managing capital upgrade programs.
Are there remote mid level substation engineer jobs?
Yes, though most roles in this discipline involve regular site work. About 25% of mid level substation engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with hybrid arrangements most common at engineering consultancies handling design-phase work. Fully remote roles exist but typically exclude commissioning and field coordination responsibilities.
How do I move up to a mid level substation engineer role?
Growth from entry level to mid level comes from taking on progressively larger design scopes, building fluency in protection coordination and relay settings, and delivering projects with less supervision each cycle. Engineers who document measurable outcomes, mentor newer colleagues, and develop vendor and utility relationships tend to make this transition faster than those focused only on technical output.
Which industries hire the most mid level substation engineers?
Mid Level substation engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Energy, and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Grid modernization programs, renewable interconnection projects, and aging infrastructure replacement are driving sustained hiring at this level across those sectors.