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David Careers

Senior Electrical Substation Engineer

Posted 2 days ago

x4 engineeringSavannah (GA)
Electrical EngineersEngineering Services

SENIORITY

Senior

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About the role

About the opportunity: X4 Engineering is partnering with a growing engineering consultancy headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. They’re expanding their Energy business and are looking for a Senior/Lead Electrical Substation Engineer to take technical ownership of their substation design work. This is a lead role with real influence. You’ll shape how projects are delivered, guide other engineers, and work across a varied mix of transmission, distribution and renewables projects. You’ll have the flexibility to work fully remote, hybrid or from the Raleigh office.
What you’ll be doing: Lead the electrical design for HV (4kV–230kV) and EHV (above 230kV) substations and switching stations, including AIS, GIS and FACTS.Work across sectors: transmission and generator interconnection, power distribution (EV charging and microgrids), and renewables (solar PV, BESS and wind).Own the full design package:
  • Drawings: one-line and three-line diagrams, protective relay and metering diagrams, AC/DC schematics, general arrangements, and grounding and raceway plans
  • Specifications for major primary equipment
  • Bills of materials, cable schedules and equipment lists
  • Carry out the calculations and studies:
  • Calculations: grounding, cable and conduit sizing, transformer and battery sizing, lightning protection and bus bracing
  • Power system studies: load flow, short circuit, protective coordination and arc flash
  • Lead projects through construction, start-up and commissioning.
  • Review the work of peers and consultants, and drive quality and continuous improvement.
  • Help identify key client needs and grow client relationships.
  • What you’ll bringA Professional Engineer (PE) license (required)A BS in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university 7+ years of substation electrical design experience on US high-voltage projects
  • Experience across transmission, distribution and/or renewables
  • Working knowledge of NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE and ANSI standards
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • What’s on offer
  • Fully remote, hybrid or office-based working
  • Relocation assistance to Raleigh, NCTop-tier medical, dental and vision plans 401(k) matching
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Generous paid time off
  • Interested?
  • Apply now or message Hugo Massa at X4 Engineering for a confidential conversation.

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