Substation Engineer

At Insight Global we are looking for substation engineers in different locations based in Kentucky and Tennessee. As a substation engineer will support the design and delivery of high‑voltage utility and data center substation projects, including greenfield utility substations depending on location. Responsibilities include preparing project scopes, schedules, and budgets; developing detailed physical substation and protection & control designs; performing engineering calculations and technical studies; and preparing equipment specifications for procurement and testing. The role requires close collaboration with civil, structural, transmission line, and other engineering teams, as well as strong communication skills for effective coordination with clients and internal stakeholders. Higher‑level candidates will be expected to work independently, contribute across disciplines, and provide mentorship or guidance to junior engineers and designers.

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• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred)
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board- Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• Experience in substation design for electric utility projects
• Knowledge of physical substation design and protection & control systems
-Experience supporting projects across multiple voltage levels (12kV–500kV)

• 3+ years of substation or power delivery project experience
• Data center power infrastructure experience
• Prior experience with an engineering consulting firm
-Experience mentoring junior engineers or EITs

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.