Substation Engineer

Post Date

Jun 03, 2026

Location

Brookhaven,
Georgia

ZIP/Postal Code

30319
US
Aug 04, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Electrical Engineering

Req #

ATL-f72822bc-11bd-4e40-ab33-65f747622178

Pay Rate

$100k - $150k (estimate)

Job Description

Description:
The Staff Substation Engineer will work under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer to develop design deliverables for new and modified high-voltage (13kV to 765kV) electrical power substation projects. The Staff Substation Engineer will work with the project team through the design and construction process, adapting engineering plans according to budget constraints, design factors, or client needs.

Responsibilities:
• Heavily involved in day to day physical substation design
• Supports projects from concept through construction
• Prepares:
o Physical substation layouts (above/below grade)
o Calculations (grounding, DC systems, cable sizing, etc.)
o Design packages and specs
• Acts as technical project engineer
o Technical POC for clients
o Supports PMs (PMs are more financial/client facing)
o Reviews work of junior engineers
• Participates in:
o Internal design meetings
o Coordination with Senior Engineers and PM’s
o Client interactions

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Required Skills & Experience

Requirements:
• 3–7 years substation experience = Staff
• High voltage experience required (must be 20kV+)
• Physical substation design experience is the biggest gap
• FE exam required
• Must have plan to obtain EIT within 6–12 months
• MicroStation required
o AutoCAD is a plus
• Bachelors in EE or related (ABET accredited)

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.