T & D Substation Electrical Engineer-Hybrid

Job Description

Job Description

Company Overview:

Vanderweil Engineers is a top-ranked national engineering firm specializing in MEP/FP, Power, and technology systems for a wide range of market sectors. In our 75th year in operation with a staff of 500+ located across nine offices, we are proud to be one of the leading independently owned engineering firms in the country.

Our Power Group provides full-service engineering and design solutions for utility, institutional, and commercial clients across the U.S., with a strong focus on reliability, sustainability, and innovation. As part of our continued growth in the Transmission & Distribution sector, we are seeking a skilled and motivated Substation Electrical Engineer with 5+ years of experience to join our multidisciplinary team. This is an opportunity to support the development of critical infrastructure and gain deep technical experience while growing your career alongside an experienced and supportive team.

Position Summary:

The Substation Electrical Engineer is responsible for executing electrical design and analysis for high-voltage substation projects (up to 345kV) under the mentorship of senior engineering staff. You will engage in all phases of design - from conceptual engineering through construction support - developing technical expertise and contributing to safe, reliable, and code-compliant solutions for utility and industrial clients.

If you are looking for meaningful project experience, team-oriented culture, and a path toward professional licensure and technical leadership, we would love to hear from you.

Some of your responsibilities include:

• Support the electrical design of HV substations through schematic design, design development, and construction documents.
• Develop substation layouts, grounding, protection one-lines, and panel schedules using AutoCAD, Inventor and Revit.
• Assist with modeling electrical systems and one-line diagrams in CYMCAP, AGI32, SKM or ETAP, performing thermal analysis, basic short circuit, arc flash, and coordination studies.
• Prepare design calculations, including voltage drop, grounding, load flow, lighting power density, and illumination levels.
• Apply knowledge of NEC, NESC, IBC, ANSI/IEEE, IEC, and client standards in all aspects of design.
• Participate in site visits and field investigations to support design development and construction.
• Review submittals and respond to RFIs during construction administration.
• Collaborate with multi-discipline teams on large-scale substation, mission critical, and utility projects.
• Work under the guidance of senior engineers and contribute to mentorship and knowledge-sharing within the team.

Essential Skills and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Technology.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification considered first; willingness to pursue a PE license strongly preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in substation, power, or related electrical design roles.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Revit for substation design and modeling; familiarity with AutoCAD-3D, Inventor, MicroStation or Bentley is a plus.
• Working knowledge of SKM PowerTools, ETAP, or similar system modeling software.
• Exposure to AGi32, CYMCAP, and AMPCALC 4 is beneficial.
• Solid understanding of ANSI/IEEE, NEC, and NESC code requirements.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with construction documentation, administration processes, and material selection.
• Ability to manage time effectively and contribute to multiple active projects.

Our Work Culture:

We know that work/life integration is important to our employees. Our hybrid work style (up to 2 days remote per week) allows team members to have flexibility while building their skills through in-person exposure to industry experts.

Our wellness programs prioritize our team members’ physical and behavioral health.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.

The compensation that we expect to pay for this position is commensurate with experience, education, licensure, skills and location but may range between $80,000 and $120,000. Please connect with us for more details.