Substation Engineer - Lakewood, Colorado

We are actively hiring an Electrical Substation Engineer to support Power Delivery Projects.

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 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.

Essential Skills

• Substation design and Physical design
• One-line diagrams and Three-line diagrams
• Experience in 345kV through 500kV substation design
• Protection & control
• Professional Engineering license (PE)
• Experience in 15kV through 345kV physical and electrical substation design
• Knowledge of IEEE/ANSI standards
• Experience managing 5 or more people on a project team
• Experience running projects independently
• Strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• BSEE (BS in Electrical Engineering) or BSEET (BS in Electrical Engineering Technology) degree from an accredited university, preferably with a power option

Work Environment

Work schedule includes Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in-office, with an initial requirement of five days a week for about a month.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $56.25/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Lakewood,CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 18, 2025.

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