Substation Design Engineer

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🕒 July 27

🦌 Connecticut – Remote

🦌 Connecticut – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🧑‍🔧 Mechanical Engineer

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LCR

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2 - 10 employees

Founded 2019

🏗️ Construction

🎯 Recruiter

Construction • Recruitment

LCR is a specialist construction recruitment consultancy (branded Level Construction Recruitment) that builds careers in the construction sector. LCR focuses on improving employer and candidate experience across the hiring process and advertises roles and hiring services for a wide range of construction-related sectors — commercial, industrial, healthcare, manufacturing, government, data centers, education, hospitality, residential, high-rise/mid-rise, MEP, renewable energy/solar, and many specialty sub-sectors. The firm positions itself as a recruitment partner for employers and a career resource for candidates, offering job listings, resume submission, recruiter contact, and employer hiring services.

📋 Description

• Develop electrical designs for medium- and high-voltage substations supporting renewable energy projects. • Prepare one-lines, three-lines, wiring diagrams, grounding plans, protection and control schematics, and equipment layouts. • Design and specify substation equipment including transformers, breakers, relays, switches, and protection systems. • Perform basic power system studies as required (load flow, short circuit, grounding, etc.). • Produce and review design drawings using AutoCAD and/or MicroStation. • Prepare technical specifications, design calculations, and engineering documentation. • Support permitting, utility interconnection, and regulatory submittals. • Coordinate with civil, structural, protection & controls, and solar engineering teams. • Support construction teams by responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and resolving field issues. • Ensure designs comply with NEC, NESC, IEEE standards, utility requirements, and project-specific criteria. • Incorporate safety, constructability, and long-term reliability into all designs.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field. • Proven experience in substation or power systems design. • Strong understanding of medium- and high-voltage electrical systems. • Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation. • Familiarity with utility interconnection requirements and substation standards. • Knowledge of NEC, NESC, IEEE, and applicable electrical codes. • Experience supporting construction and field execution preferred. • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-project environment. • Clear written and verbal communication skills.