Substation Engineer
Atlanta
Designs and supports the development of high-voltage transmission line projects, including routing, structural design, and engineering analysis.Lead and/or support substation projects from concept through design, construction, and closeoutDevelop and review complete substation design packages, including: * Physical layouts (plan \& elevation views, above and below grade) * Yard layouts, grounding systems, and lightning protection * Raceway, conduit, and cable routing designs * Control building layouts and cable schedules Create and review: * One-line and three-line diagrams * AC/DC power systems and battery sizing * Protection \& control (P\&C) schematics * SCADA and communication systems * Relay panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and cable lists Perform and review engineering calculations, including: * Grounding and lightning analysis * Insulation coordination * Voltage drop, cable sizing, and conduit fill * Short circuit and load flow (as applicable) MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.Support the full lifecycle of substation projects 13kV-765kV.Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality designs * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field * 3-10 years of substation design experience (utility, EPC, or consulting environment) * Experience with high-voltage systems (typically 69kV-500kV) * Familiarity with industry standards (IEEE, ANSI, NESC, NEC) * Proficiency in design tools such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar * Strong communication and coordination skills **Preferred Qualifications** * Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain * Experience with protection \& control systems or relay settings * EPC project experience or exposure to full project lifecycle Our Client is a well-established engineering consulting firm specializing in power delivery and critical infrastructure projects across North America. With a strong presence in the utility and EPC space, they support a wide range of initiatives including substation design, transmission and distribution, grid modernization, and renewable energy integration. * Competitive hourly rate ranging from $75.00 to $95.00 USD. * Contract to hire role with great potential for professional growth. * Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits. * Work for one of the nation's leading EPC firms. Michael Page
