Substation Project Engineer

Post Date

Dec 04, 2025

Location

Raleigh,
North Carolina

ZIP/Postal Code

27616
US
Feb 04, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Electrical Engineering

Req #

RAL-60536ca2-639e-45b0-82a1-1693d6e18ebe

Pay Rate

$57 - $71 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global has an exciting opportunity for a Substation Project Engineer to support our client’s FACTs, GIS and AIS projects. This person will manage various discipline engineers and coordinate subcontracted engineering resources, client representatives, interconnecting utilities, and supply chain entities to ultimately develop the final design for AIS projects. Project Engineers work closely with Project Managers and take full ownership of the design process.

Responsibilities:
• Lead a multidisciplinary project team of engineers in developing physical, protection, and civil engineering packages for EPC substation projects.
• Ensure all engineering deliverables meet schedule, scope, and quality requirements, and proactively communicate any design risks to the Project Manager.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for the client, managing all technical aspects of the EPC substation project, including construction and procurement topics.
• Drive technical clarifications and interface with local vendors and contractors.
• Be flexible to travel locally and internationally for client meetings and project site visits (approximately 20% travel).

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering required, (MS in Electrical Engineering preferred).
• 8+ years of experience with a focus in the high voltage substation design.
• Knowledge of ANSI and IEC standards

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Experience with High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC), and/or Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS) technology

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st 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.