Senior Electrical Engineer, Physical Substation Design

Description

Asplundh Engineering Services (AES) is growing—and we’re looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer, Physical Substation Design, who is ready to shape the future of power infrastructure.

Join our talented engineering team and play a key role in delivering innovative substation design solutions that keep the grid safe, reliable, and resilient.

At AES, you’ll be part of a collaborative engineering community within the Asplundh Infrastructure Group, working across the full lifecycle of critical utility projects—from concept and design, through construction and commissioning, all the way to maintaining in‑service assets. Our work powers communities, supports major utilities, and drives the next generation of energy technology.

As a Senior Substation Physical Design Engineer, you will lead teams and/or contribute to project teams to develop custom engineering solutions that directly support our customers’ toughest challenges. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, evolving industry and wants to make a visible impact through technical excellence and innovative thinking.

This position includes a remote work schedule, giving you the freedom to contribute meaningfully—without relocating—while teaming up with a dynamic, nationwide crew that collaborates seamlessly across time zones.

Candidates responding to this posting must independently possess the eligibility to work in the United States, for any employer, at the date of hire. This position is ineligible for employment Visa sponsorship.

• The conceptual, preliminary and final detailed design of new, upgraded and expanded medium voltage and high voltage systems including:
  Electrical Arrangement, Electrical Sections (Elevations), Electrical Connection Details, Below Grade Conduit Plan and Details, Cable Trench Plan and Details, Equipment Grounding Plan and Details, Lightning Protection Plan, Outdoor Illumination Plan, Detailed Bill of Material, Electrical Grounding
• Specification and purchase of equipment
• Design and construction estimates
• Working on project teams supporting all quality and project management goals
• Leading, planning, and coordinating projects with limited supervision
• Understanding and delivering results based on client specific standards and requirements
• Training and developing junior personnel
• Leading project teams and interfacing with the customer to deliver a quality product by scheduled delivery date
• Act as the OE (Owner’s Engineer) responsible for reviewing designs and supplying design team with requested information to complete a project
• Maintain and update engineering standards to ensure high quality products
• Assist with Project management to deliver projects on time and within budget
• Work with Clients, Salesman, Managers and Engineers to coordinate project designs
• Work with sub-consultant(s) to coordinate deliverables

An ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, organizational, and planning skills while excelling in a team-based environment. The candidate should approach all tasks in a detail-oriented manner, with a strong sense of ownership over all deliverables.

• 8+ years of experience in high and medium voltage design engineering
• Knowledge of applicable NEC, NESC, and IEEE/ANSI standards
• Design experience in transmission, substation, distribution, or generation
• Design experience in medium and high voltage renewable generation interconnections
• Experience with electrical equipment such as: MV and LV switch gear, pad mount transformers, Station Class Transformers, panel boards, breakers, protective relays, inverter, battery, battery chargers, disconnect switches, surge arrestors, dead front disconnect switch, medium voltage cable, low voltage cable, control cable, fiber optic cable
• Proficiency in computers using Microsoft programs
• AutoCAD & REVIT experience
• Project management software experience
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology
• Engineer in Training (EIT) professional certification, Registered PE preferred

• M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or…