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Senior Substation Engineer (Remote)

SOLV Energy

Remote · US$112k – $140k

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About this role

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide.

Job Description Summary: The Substation Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, and supporting testing of electrical substation, ensuring they meet safety standards, operational requirements, and project specifications. The Senior Substation Engineer should have a solid understanding of power systems, substation equipment, and relevant industry standards.

This role is fully remote. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Job Description: * This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

Position Responsibilities and Duties: • Design/Review electrical substations, including layout, equipment selection, and equipment specifications in accordance with project requirements and industry standards.

• Review load flow, short circuit, and relay coordination studies to ensure the reliability and efficiency of substation designs.

• Review detailed engineering drawings, schematics, and technical specifications using AutoCAD electrical or Bluebeam.

• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including utility companies, contractors, and regulatory agencies to obtain approvals and permits for substation projects.

• Review and evaluate vendor proposals for technical accuracy to specifications for substation components.

• Identify opportunities for design upgrades, improvements, or provide value engineering solutions.

• Provide technical support during the construction, testing, and commissioning of new substations, ensuring compliance with project schedules and quality standards.

• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to substation equipment and systems, both remotely and on-site.

• Perform root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions for substation failures.

• Stay informed about emerging technologies and best practices in substation design, automation, and protection systems.

• Assist in the development of standards, procedures, and guidelines for substation engineering activities.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including transmission planners, business development, testing and commissioning, construction, SCADA/OTS engineering, PV engineering, and BESS engineering to ensure the seamless integration of substations into the overall power grid.

• Participate in constructability reviews and inspections to identify and mitigate potential hazards in substation facilities.

• Assist with mentoring junior engineers, technicians, and peers providing guidance, training, and lessons learned on substation design principles and practices.

• Maintain accurate documentation and records of substation designs and modifications.

• Participate in team meetings/calls regularly

• Demonstrate and maintain a safe work environment and direct safe work practices in energized substations.

• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

• Ability to travel as needed (~%10)

• Design/Review electrical substations, including layout, equipment selection, and equipment specifications in accordance with project requirements and industry standards.