Worley · 20 hours ago
Principal Substation Physical Engineer
Reading, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
12+ years expWorley is a global professional services company specializing in energy, chemicals, and resources. The Principal Substation Physical Engineer will provide engineering leadership and technical expertise for the design of high-voltage substation facilities, ensuring successful delivery of complex projects.
ChemicalEnergyMineralMiningOil and GasPrecious Metals
Responsibilities
Lead substation physical design efforts, including overall engineering and analysis for new substations and switchyards, as well as additions and modifications
Prepare technical specifications and provide procurement support
Develop engineering drawings for high-voltage substations and switchyards, including site plans, layouts, elevations, grounding, conduit, lighting, lightning protection and shielding, control buildings, AC station service, DC systems, and bills of material
Perform auxiliary power system studies, including load flow, short circuit, voltage drop, protection and coordination, ampacity, and battery sizing
Conduct engineering calculations and studies related to grounding, lightning protection, insulation coordination, lighting, bus systems, transformers, fault levels, and AC/DC auxiliary systems
Support proposal development, including scope input, estimates, and participation in client presentations
Collaborate effectively in a team environment while also managing work independently as required
Ensure deliverables meet Worley and client quality standards, applicable codes, and project procedures
Provide technical guidance and coordinate the work of engineers and designers to support project delivery
Serve as a technical lead on projects, responsible for the quality and completeness of assigned deliverables
Communicate effectively with internal project teams, project management, and external clients
Participate in technical reviews, audits, and independent assessments of engineering work
Coordinate with other disciplines and departments to support integrated project execution
Travel to project sites as needed to perform site walkdowns and field verification
Ensure proper document control and adherence to established document management procedures
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
Professional Engineer (PE) license in the United States or the ability to obtain licensure prior to the first day of employment
12 or more years of experience in substation engineering
Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality, accurate, and timely engineering work
Strong understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals and awareness of related engineering disciplines
Working knowledge of applicable industry standards, codes, and regulatory requirements
Proficiency with electrical engineering software and standard business applications (e.g., MS Office)
Experience working on multidisciplinary project teams
Experience in a technical leadership or lead engineer role
Experience supporting project cost estimates and proposal development
Strong written and verbal communication skills to support collaboration with engineers, designers, clients, and project stakeholders
Company
Worley
Worley is a leading global provider of professional project and asset services in the energy, chemicals and resources sectors.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$362.1MKey Investors
Phoenix Group
2025-08-18Debt Financing· $101.73M
2025-05-06Debt Financing· $260.16M
2017-02-28Private Equity
Leadership Team
Chris Ashton
Chief Executive Officer
Anna Joubert
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