Senior Electrical Engineer – Substation Physical Design (Remote Option)

Description

At Primera Engineers , people come first. We’re a nationally recognized, woman-owned firm that believes collaboration, learning, and innovation fuel lasting impact. Our Utilities Division connects bright minds to design safe , sustainable power systems and high-voltage substations that keep communities connected and energized.

If you’re an experienced Senior Substation Design Engineer (Electrical) who’s passionate about substation physical design , mentoring others, and seeing your work make a real impact in communities across the country, Primera is the place where you can thrive and grow.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• •Flexibility that works: Choose a hybrid or remote schedule that fits your life and projects.
• •Culture of belonging: Be part of a nationally ranked, inclusive firm that values people, teamwork, learning, and collaboration.
• •Growth that lasts: We invest in and support your goals -- professional training, PE licensing, leadership development, and technical programs are all part of the package.
• •Comprehensive benefits: Competitive compensation, profit sharing, 401(k) match, ESOP participation, continuing education reimbursement, paid volunteer time, professional development support, and generous paid time off.
• •Meaningful impact: Help to modernize substations and deliver clean, reliable power across North America.

What You’ll Do

• •Lead and perform physical design of high-voltage substations (69 kV – 500 kV) in transmission and distribution networks.
• •Create layout drawings , general arrangements , grounding plans , conduit/cable schedules , and equipment drawings using AutoCAD , MicroStation , or Bentley Substation .
• •Partner with protection & control (P&C) and civil/structural engineering teams to ensure high-quality, constructible designs, and schedule adherence.
• •Conduct grounding analysis , bus design , equipment configuration, and quality checks to support reliable and safe operation.
• •Review design packages in compliance with NESC , IEEE , and client standards .
• •Mentor and inspire early-career engineers, fostering technical growth and team collaboration — you’ll be a technical leader and a role model.
• •Support proposal efforts and provide input on project scoping, schedule, and cost estimating for new projects.

What You Bring

• •Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and an active PE license .
• •8+ years of experience in substation physical design for utilities, EPCs, or consulting firms.
• •Proficiency in AutoCAD , MicroStation , and familiarity with Bentley Substation or other substation design tools.
• •Strong knowledge of high-voltage equipment layouts , grounding systems , and bus design .
• •Working understanding of relay coordination , control schemes , SCADA , and substation automation principles .
• •Excellent communication , project leadership , and mentoring skills with a strong eye for detail and quality.
• •A genuine passion for innovation and helping shape the next generation of substation engineers.

Compensation

Estimated salary range: $115,000 – $180,000 , based on experience, qualifications, and PE status.

Apply Today

Bring your technical expertise to a firm that values people as much as projects . Apply here or reach out to our recruiting team directly — we’d love to share more about what makes Primera a great place to lead and grow.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Primera Engineers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer . We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.