Substation Design Engineer

Boswell Engineering, Inc.; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the Mid-Atlantic region seeks a Substation Design Engineer to design and support Utility Clients' substations. The role involves project management, technical support, and ensuring safe operations. Ideal candidates have a BS in Electrical Engineering, 5+ years of relevant experience, and familiarity with AutoCAD and high voltage standards. This position offers ongoing professional development and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Ongoing mentoring and career development

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K with company match

Tuition assistance

Employee referral bonuses

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience designing Utility T&D substations.
• Active PE license(s) required.
• Trained in Substation Safety Access.

Responsibilities

• Design medium, high, and extra high voltage substations.
• Review and modify specifications for substation equipment.
• Provide on-site client technical support.
• Share accountability in project management and coordination.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Substation Design

QA/QC Processes

AutoCAD

High Voltage Equipment Standards

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD 3D

Job description

Substation Design Engineer

At Boswell, we understand the significance of how energy is having an ever-increasing impact upon society driven by AI and renewable energy influences. For 100 years, we have delivered on-demand innovative solutions based upon our commitment to engineering excellence satisfying a diverse and complex set of needs in the business sectors that we serve.

Due to steady growth, Boswell Engineering now has several exciting growth opportunities for talented Substation Design Engineers and/or Lead Substation Engineers supporting our Electric Utility Clients. We offer a unique balance of office, remote and site work, as needed, in the Mid-Atlantic region as well as excellent benefits and growth options.

Location: Mid-Atlantic region (including New York, Hawthorne, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Designing of medium voltage, high voltage and extra high voltage substations necessary for safe and reliable operation of the transmission and distribution systems that meet the mission and objectives of Utility Clients
• Reviewing, developing and/ or modifying specifications for substation equipment, materials and system operations; Providing appropriate design resolutions, and supporting new construction or in service retrofit projects including responding to events that require unplanned maintenance or repair
• Sharing accountability with peers in the planning, project management, construction site coordination and safety to carry out the efficient and timely completion of new construction, reliability projects, generation interconnection and system restoration and troubleshooting projects
• Providing on-site Client technical support as needed including onsite kick off meetings, engineering reviews, pre-bid meetings for electrical and civil construction, construction support and/ or as-build process meetings and resolution of complex issues including overall execution of D&E strategy and Project Management support

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering with MS preferred and active PE license(s)
• 5+ Years of Experience Designing Utility T&D Substations
• Trained in Substation Safety Access
• Familiar with QA/QC Processes, AutoCAD & Auto CAD 3D
• Familiar with NESC, IEEE Substation and High Voltage Equipment standards

Benefits

• Ongoing mentoring and career development including our all new Boswell Academy
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company paid life insurance and voluntary life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Health savings account (HSA)401K with a company match
• Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays
• Tuition assistance
• Employee referral bonuses

Boswell Engineering is an Equal Opportunity / Affiliation Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES: Boswell is filling all positions directly/internally and does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Boswell Engineering. Please do not contact Boswell HR, TA or Hiring Managers/Leadership by phone or email to share resumes or attempt to schedule meetings.