Senior Electrical Substation Engineer
x4 engineeringSavannah, GA
Senior Electrical Substation Engineer
x4 engineeringSavannah, GASenior L5
APPLY NOW (opens in a new tab)About the opportunity:
X4 Engineering is partnering with a growing engineering consultancy headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. They’re expanding their Energy business and are looking for a Senior/Lead Electrical Substation Engineer to take technical ownership of their substation design work. This is a lead role with real influence. You’ll shape how projects are delivered, guide other engineers, and work across a varied mix of transmission, distribution and renewables projects. You’ll have the flexibility to work fully remote, hybrid or from the Raleigh office.
What you’ll be doing:
Lead the electrical design for HV (4kV–230kV) and EHV (above 230kV) substations and switching stations, including AIS, GIS and FACTS.Work across sectors: transmission and generator interconnection, power distribution (EV charging and microgrids), and renewables (solar PV, BESS and wind).Own the full design package:
- Drawings: one-line and three-line diagrams, protective relay and metering diagrams, AC/DC schematics, general arrangements, and grounding and raceway plans
- Specifications for major primary equipment
- Bills of materials, cable schedules and equipment lists
- Carry out the calculations and studies:
- Calculations: grounding, cable and conduit sizing, transformer and battery sizing, lightning protection and bus bracing
- Power system studies: load flow, short circuit, protective coordination and arc flash
- Lead projects through construction, start-up and commissioning.
- Review the work of peers and consultants, and drive quality and continuous improvement.
- Help identify key client needs and grow client relationships.
- What you’ll bringA Professional Engineer (PE) license (required)A BS in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university 7+ years of substation electrical design experience on US high-voltage projects
- Experience across transmission, distribution and/or renewables
- Working knowledge of NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE and ANSI standards
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- What’s on offer
- Fully remote, hybrid or office-based working
- Relocation assistance to Raleigh, NCTop-tier medical, dental and vision plans 401(k) matching
- Tuition reimbursement
- Life and disability insurance
- Generous paid time off
- Interested?
- Apply now or message Hugo Massa at X4 Engineering for a confidential conversation.
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Level
Senior L5
Location
Savannah, GA
Occupation
Electrical Engineers
Industry
Engineering Services
Posted
4 days ago