The Haskell Company · 5 hours ago
Sr. Substation Project Engineer
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expThe Haskell Company is seeking a highly experienced Senior Substation Project Engineer to lead the engineering and design of medium to high-voltage substations. This role involves overseeing project execution, collaborating with clients and multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards while mentoring junior engineers.
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Responsibilities
Lead the design of substation systems including: Physical layout plans, sections, and details One-line and three-line diagrams AC/DC schematics and wiring diagrams Control house layouts and panel arrangements Grounding and lightning protection systems Cable routing and conduit plans Equipment specifications and bill of materials
Conduct and review engineering studies including: Grounding, short-circuit, load flow, and voltage drop Lightning protection analysis AC/DC station service and battery sizing
Oversee development of technical deliverables: specifications, calculations, reports, construction drawings, and procurement packages
Ensure compliance with client standards and applicable codes (IEEE, NESC, NEC, ANSI, NEMA, IEC)
Act as Project Engineer Lead, managing design teams and coordination with internal disciplines (Civil, Structural, P&C, physical, communications, settings)
Develop and manage scope of work, schedules, cost estimates, and project milestones
Perform and lead QA/QC reviews on engineering deliverables
Serve as a technical liaison to clients, vendors, and field staff throughout project lifecycle
Support construction with RFI responses, design clarifications, and field troubleshooting
Perform site visits for scoping, construction coordination, and post-construction inspections
Mentor junior engineers and designers, promoting knowledge transfer and technical growth
Foster strong communication across engineering teams, project managers, and external stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited)
8+ years of experience in substation design engineering, with demonstrated leadership on utility-scale projects
Professional Engineer (PE) license required
High voltage (15kV–500kV) substation design
Grounding and lightning protection studies
Physical and/or protection & controls layouts
Substation equipment and vendor coordination
Proficiency with AutoCAD, MicroStation, or equivalent design software
Strong communication, technical writing, and documentation skills
Ability to lead technical teams and collaborate across disciplines
Experience with relay settings, SCADA integration, and protection philosophies
Familiarity with power system modeling and analysis tools (e.g., ETAP, CYME, SKM)
Knowledge of 3D substation modeling or BIM processes is a plus
Experience supporting substation construction, commissioning, or field troubleshooting
Company
The Haskell Company
The Haskell Company deliver services like modeling, architecture, construction process, packaging
1001-5000 employees
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