Primera Engineers · 2 months ago
Senior Electrical Engineer – Substation Physical Design (Remote Option)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$115K/yr - $180K/yr
8+ years expPrimera Engineers is a nationally recognized, woman-owned firm that focuses on creating sustainable power systems and high-voltage substations. The Senior Electrical Engineer will lead the physical design of substations, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compliance with industry standards while collaborating with various engineering teams.
ConsultingHealth CareInformation Technology
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Profit sharing
401(k) match
ESOP participation
Continuing education reimbursement
Paid volunteer time
Professional development support
Generous paid time off
Company
Primera Engineers
PrimEra Medical Technologies provides comprehensive world class technology services and solutions for the healthcare providers.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Erin Inman, PE
President & CEO
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