[Hiring] Lead Physical Substation Engineer @NV5

Role Description

At NV5, we understand the intricacies of substation engineering and offer tailored expertise to address these challenges head-on. Leveraging cutting-edge technology and advanced methodologies, we provide comprehensive solutions to enhance substation performance and reliability.

We have an opportunity for a talented & ambitious electrical engineer to join us as our new Sr. Electrical Engineer focusing on physical substation projects. This position can be remote within the United States.

In this role, you will lead the engineering effort for new and ongoing projects. You will support multiple projects simultaneously and work closely with NV5 Substation Engineering leadership to ensure project success. You will be working in small project teams to provide exceptional customer service and quality in deliverables to our clients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare conceptual designs and execution plans
• Engineering/project cost estimates and schedules
• Perform and document quality reviews for other engineers and designers
• Prepare construction drawings, documents, calculations, and studies for medium and high voltage substation projects
• Responsible for technical delivery of power delivery engineering projects or tasks
• Prepare calculations, studies, and reports for substation and power systems projects meeting internal and client standards and requirements
• Apply engineering design principles and practices including formulas
• Work and coordinate with small multi-discipline (Civil, Structural, P&C, Transmission Line) project teams to execute substation projects

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience within substation physical experience
• Knowledge of substation physical
• Experience with high voltage substation design (12kV through 500kV)
• Ability to interpret and apply standards including IEEE, IEC, NESC, and client standards
• Experience with relay settings is a plus
• Knowledge of Protection and Controls is a plus
• B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• PE license is a must

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid Life & AD&D
• Company paid Disability
• 401K Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

Company Description

NV5 delivers technology-enabled engineering, consulting, and geospatial solutions that help clients plan, design, and optimize infrastructure, buildings, utilities, and environmental systems. We bring together technical expertise, data, and innovative thinking to create resilient, high-performance assets.

Our work starts with our people. We invest in their growth and never compromise on safety. We work as one team across disciplines and geographies, bringing diverse perspectives and a shared purpose to complex challenges.

At NV5, we take pride in high-quality work that creates lasting value for our clients. We challenge the status quo, continuously improve, and turn insight into smarter designs, plans, and solutions. Join us to contribute your expertise and collaborate with our teams to help shape the infrastructure and systems the world relies on.