E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. · 5 hours ago
Lead Substation Design Engineer
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$125K/yr - $155K/yr
8+ years expE2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. is a professional services firm specializing in a full spectrum of engineering services. They are seeking an experienced Lead Substation Design Engineer to oversee and execute detailed design for high-voltage substations, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards while mentoring junior staff.
Environmental Engineering
Responsibilities
Lead and perform the complete design of substation projects including:
General arrangement and equipment layout drawings
Grounding, lighting, conduit and cable plans
Control building layouts
AC/DC auxiliary systems
Bill of Materials and material specifications
One-line, three-line, and wiring diagrams
Serve as the primary technical point of contact for clients, project managers, and internal teams
Perform and check design calculations for short-circuit forces, ampacity, grounding, lightning protection, and voltage drop
Review and approve design packages prepared by junior engineers and designers
Prepare equipment specifications and procurement documents for major substation components (power transformers, circuit breakers, disconnect switches, instrument transformers, protection panels)
Provide engineering support during procurement, fabrication, and construction
Develop and enforce project design standards, quality procedures, and best practices
Mentor and train junior engineering staff
Support proposals and business development by developing scope, schedule, and budget estimates
Maintain compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements (NESC, NEC, IEEE, ANSI, ASCE)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power emphasis preferred) or related engineering discipline
Minimum 8 years of experience in substation physical design engineering
Proficiency with substation design tools and software (AutoCAD, MicroStation, Bentley Substation, or similar)
Working knowledge of P&C design fundamentals and schematics
Demonstrated ability to lead project design teams and review deliverables for accuracy and compliance
Strong understanding of relevant codes and standards (NESC, IEEE, NEC)
Excellent communication skills and ability to coordinate with clients, utilities, and construction contractors
Preferred
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Georgia or ability to obtain within 12 months
Experience with 230 kV–500 kV substations and complex greenfield/brownfield projects
Proficiency in grounding analysis software (CDEGS, WinIGS) and mechanical/electrical calculation tools
Experience with protection and control wiring design and relay panel layouts
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off
Company
E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc.
E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc.
501-1000 employees
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