Senior Electrical Engineer; Substation

Senior Electrical Engineer (Substation)

Join SSOE Group as a Senior Electrical Engineer (Substation). This role focuses on creating safe, reliable, and efficient substation designs for utility, municipal, and industrial clients. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative and cost‑effective solutions.

At SSOE, you'll work with amazing colleagues and be part of something big! We’ve consistently been named a ‘Great Place to Work’ and are experiencing the most successful years in our history. Along with industry‑leading salary compensation, you’ll be eligible to purchase shares in the company.

• 28% – of our employees have been with SSOE for 10 years or more.
• 15% – of employees have tenure exceeding 15 years.
• 99% – our CEO’s approval rating on Glassdoor.
• 98% – portion of our clients who say they would recommend us to a colleague.

As part of our commitment to innovation, all team members will be trained on Microsoft Copilot and empowered to use it as a core tool in their everyday work.

• Interpret, organize, execute, and coordinate large substation engineering assignments with responsibility for budget, schedule, quality, and inter‑discipline coordination.
• Plan and develop engineering projects involving unique or complex problems, offering specialized expertise in substation engineering.
• Prepare substation layouts, one‑line and three‑line diagrams, schematics, and technical specifications.
• Coordinate designs for steel structures, foundations, grounding grids, buswork, raceway, and conduit systems.
• Specify and select substation equipment (e.g., transformers, breakers, switch gear, relays, instrument transformers).
• Perform power system studies and analyses to support design decisions (load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, arc‑flash).
• Provide design support during construction, respond to RFIs, and review/approve major items involving materials, equipment, and field construction.
• Stamp/seal drawings and documents, including those for which you serve as the professional in responsible charge, per applicable jurisdictional statutes.
• Plan, organize, supervise, and review the work of engineers and designers assigned to the project; participate in mentoring activities within the department.
• Maintain liaison with internal and external stakeholders, acting independently on technical matters within the substation discipline.

• Ensure adherence to IEEE, ANSI, NEMA, NESC, and utility standards, as well as SSOE quality procedures.
• Implement safety protocols for high‑voltage environments within design practices and during construction support.

• Collaborate with project managers, contractors, AHJs, and utility representatives to ensure design accuracy and constructability.
• Review vendor drawings and perform QA/QC checks on design deliverables; coordinate multi‑discipline interfaces.

• Integrate SCADA systems, networking, and protective relaying into substation designs and upgrades.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and sustainability practices applicable to substation engineering.

• Competitive Salary: $130k – $170k / year depending on location, education, experience, and certifications.
• Bonus and
  
  Incentives:
  
  Eligibility for our annual target bonus/incentive program based on company and individual performance and goals.
• Ownership Opportunities:
  As an employee‑owned firm, we offer ownership opportunities to all employees at the associate level and above.
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, professional development and training, generous PTO, and paid holidays.

• Dynamic Culture:
  Supportive culture where you are an essential and highly valued member of our team.
• Exciting Projects:
  Work on innovative projects from inception to completion with global, market‑leading clients.
• Continuous Learning: A culture that celebrates curiosity, welcomes new ideas, and supports career growth.
• Career Stability:
  Diverse market sectors, project types, and geographies help insulate your career from economic cycles.
• Career Advancement:
  Structured…