Senior Substation Project Engineer

  • Power Engineers
  • Augusta, Maine
  • Full Time

at Power Engineers in Augusta, Maine, United States

Job Description

Senior Substation Project Engineer

Location Augusta

Secondary Locations

Job Code 18693

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Senior Substation Project Engineer

Job Summary

At POWER Engineers, Member of WSP , we arecurrently seeking a senior level electrical or mechanical engineer to work as a Substation Project Engineer in the Power Delivery Substation Department in our Augusta office located in Hallowell, Maine. Flexibility is available for a hybrid work environment (employee will need to live within driving distance of the office).

Roles and Responsibilities

+ Grow and manage relationships with local clients.

+ Mentor less experienced staff in substation project execution.

+ Perform and direct others in the detailed design of medium to extra high voltage utility substations including one-line diagrams, three line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, elementary and wiring diagrams, SCADA , communications, conduit and cable sizing/routing, substation physical layouts, selection of substation equipment, writing of substation equipment specifications, proposal development, construction cost estimates, and project scheduling.

+ Ensure POWER quality procedures are followed and that the team is resourced in an optimal manner.

+ Perform QA/QC for deliverables to clients across multiple offices.

+ Manage all schedule, budget, and quality of assigned projects.

Required Education/Experience

+ BSEE (BS Electrical Engineering), BSME (BS Mechanical Engineering), BSEET (BS Electrical Engineering Technology) or BSMET (BS Mechanical Engineering Technology) from an accredited university.

+ Professional Engineering license (PE) or ability to obtain within one year.

+ Experience in 15kV through 345kV physical and electrical substation design, and IEEE / ANSI standards.

+ Experience in managing 5 or more people on a project team.

+ Experience filling the role of project engineer for several projects occurring concurrently.

+ The candidate must have strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills in order to work effectively with internal team members and external client personnel.

+ Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship.

Desired Education/Experience

+ Ten or more years experience in utility substation design is preferred.

+ Experience with and established positive relationships with local clients.

+ Experience in 345kV through 500 kV substation design.

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP , is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, POWER and WSPs 73,900 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, youll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the worlds most challenging projects.

At POWER Engineers, Member of WSP , you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.

We are a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP , is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

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Job ID: 490535750
Originally Posted on: 8/23/2025

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