[Hiring] Power Engineer @DLB Associates

Role Description

DLB is expanding its physical electrical engineering services and is seeking a Power Engineer – Physical Electrical to support this practice. This role is responsible for the physical electrical design of medium- and high-voltage substations, switching stations, and utility-scale grid integration facilities across utility, renewable, data center, and industrial markets, from concept through construction and commissioning.

The Power Engineer – Physical Electrical will provide detailed design execution, technical quality, and client-facing support. This position is hands-on, focused on physical substation design including:

• Equipment layouts
• General arrangements
• Grounding systems
• Cable and ductbank design
• Construction drawing production

The Power Engineer – Physical Electrical works with a high degree of independence on day-to-day work and receives general direction on new projects, tasks, or assignments. Will execute projects, tasks, or assignments of complex scope. May coordinate activities of other personnel.

The Power Engineer – Physical Electrical will communicate and operate in line with organizational goals and values, as well as departmental objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Electrical Engineering (or actively pursuing)
• 5+ years of progressive substation physical electrical design experience (8+ years preferred)
• Experience with AIS and/or GIS substation physical design at the medium- to high-voltage level
• Hands-on experience producing construction-quality substation drawing packages including general arrangements, grounding designs, and cable/conduit systems
• Experience working directly with utilities and/or owner engineering teams on utility, renewable energy (solar PV, wind), data center, or industrial substation projects

Requirements

• Knowledge of medium- and high-voltage physical electrical systems including AIS and GIS substation equipment, bus configurations, equipment foundations, and utility-scale site layout design
• Strong working knowledge of physical substation design including below-grade (grounding, ductbank, cable routing) and above-grade (bus, equipment structures, general arrangement) scope
• Knowledge of applicable electrical codes and standards including NESC, NEC, ANSI, IEEE 80 (grounding), IEEE 998 (shielding), IEEE 605 (bus design), and utility design standards
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation for substation physical design; Revit experience a plus
• Knowledge of substation equipment including power transformers, circuit breakers (AIS/GIS), disconnect switches, instrument transformers, surge arresters, and bus structures
• Knowledge of grounding, shielding, illumination, cable ampacity, conduit fill, and pull tension calculations for utility-scale electrical facilities
• Skilled at using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Ability to leverage AI and emerging technologies to streamline workflows, optimize operational processes, and contribute to company-wide innovation
• Ability to work successfully in a remote environment through effective communication and organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences

Benefits

• Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option)
• Flex spending accounts (FSA)
• Dental and vision plans
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse/domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26
• 401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option
• PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year
• Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
• Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage
• Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement and professional licensing assistance
• Paid parental leave after one year of employment