Full-Time
Senior Substation Electrical Engineer
Arcadis
10,001+ employees
Global design, engineering, consultancy for assets
Compensation Overview
$97.6k - $168.4k/yr
Boston, MA, USA + 23 more
More locations: Las Vegas, NV, USA | Houston, TX, USA | Detroit, MI, USA | Los Angeles, CA, USA | CT, USA | Tampa, FL, USA | Miami, FL, USA | Irvine, CA, USA | Dallas, TX, USA | Raleigh, NC, USA | Philadelphia, PA, USA | Chicago, IL, USA | Charlotte, NC, USA | Reno, NV, USA | Hanover, MD, USA | Sacramento, CA, USA | Albany, NY, USA | Highlands Ranch, CO, USA | Columbus, OH, USA | Minneapolis, MN, USA | Jacksonville, FL, USA | Atlanta, GA, USA | San Diego, CA, USA
Hybrid
Up to 25% travel to client sites in North America and potentially internationally.
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- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
- Minimum 8 years of relevant experience within Substation projects from 4kV up to 500kV. Able to execute and delivery complete substation package under minimal supervision
- Experience with key considerations for substation physical layouts, section elevations, bus configurations, cable and conduit sizing, grounding, control building, lighting & lightning, and all aspects of HV and EHV substation engineering & design and studies
- Proficient in AutoCAD and SKM/ETAP, CDEGS/WinIGS, other engineering software to complete substation design
- Design experience adhering to National Electrical Code, National Electric Safety Code, IEEE codes and standards, and county, city and state codes, ordinances and standards.
- Responsible of engineering, detail design, studies and delivery of substation physical electrical projects on transmission and distribution substations at voltages from 4kV to 500kV with quality, schedule, and safe design in mind
- Independently perform engineering and detail design drawings, studies and analysis, prepare bidding documents and specifications, bills of materials, shop drawing review, procurement and construction documents
- Lead and participate in the preparation of project estimates, engineering estimates and proposals, and client engagement and business development activities
- Coordinate closely with civil, structural, high-voltage P&C electrical, telecommunications, geotechnical engineers to develop complete Issue for Construction design packages for projects
- Act as Project Manager, Proposal Manager and Technical Lead to support services and plan, develop, and grow power delivery client's goal and business growth for the region
- Serve as a mentor to junior members of the team. Conduct quality assurance/quality control on the work of other electrical engineers, electrical designers, or technicians. Participate in meetings with clients, contractors, and vendors to support business development and project execution
- We are seeking an individual with a strong team player mindset and excellent communication skills to join our team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to collaborate effectively with colleagues.
- Additionally, this position may involve travel of up to 25% to client sites and customer meetings, both within North America and potentially internationally.
- PE license
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering
Arcadis is a global design, engineering, and consultancy firm that creates and manages natural and built assets. It operates across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia Pacific, serving governments, public agencies, and private companies. Its four business areas—Places, Mobility, Resilience, and Intelligence—cover sustainable buildings and urban development, transportation infrastructure, climate adaptation, and data-driven digital solutions to optimize asset performance. The company earns fees for its integrated services that combine planning, design, engineering, and advisory work. Arcadis differentiates itself through its global reach and its integrated, multi-disciplinary approach that links physical design with data analytics and digital insights to deliver high-value solutions. Its goal is to help clients create and maintain sustainable, resilient, and efficient assets while improving decision-making and performance across complex projects.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Watermael-Boitsfort, Belgium
Founded
1888
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Arcadis secured a £250–300 million, four-year UK Government framework covering Defence, Nuclear, and Flood Risk[7].
- The PRICE Framework addresses a projected $310B annual climate adaptation funding gap in developing countries by 2035[7].
- EBITDA margin rose to 14.2% in H1 2025, surpassing the 11.7–12.0% target cited in market skepticism[5].
What critics are saying
- AECOM’s AI-driven digital platform captures high-margin climate resilience contracts in North America and Europe within 12–18 months[6].
- WSP’s specialized PFAS remediation services undercut Arcadis pricing in Western Europe utilities, eroding margin uplift in 6–12 months[6].
- Jacobs’ $1B+ water and energy backlog displaces Arcadis in long-term CapEx decisions for real estate portfolios within 12–24 months[6].
What makes Arcadis unique
- Arcadis integrates four business areas: Places, Mobility, Resilience, and Intelligence for unified asset solutions[1][6].
- The company launched the PRICE Adaptation Framework with Jupiter Intelligence to quantify climate adaptation ROI[7].
- Arcadis deploys AI tools like Net Zero Catalyst and Climate Risk Nexus for predictive sustainability planning[4].
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↑ 9%Arcadis has invested in Nomic, an AI platform designed for the built environment, following a six-month trial involving 150 engineers across 12 countries. The partnership aims to embed AI agents into core project workflows, including drawing review, code compliance checks, and BIM coordination. During the trial, 86% of participating engineers reported that Nomic changed how they approach their work, with one workflow reducing several days of manual document cataloguing to hours. The platform integrates with tools Arcadis teams already use, including Autodesk Forma and Bentley ProjectWise. Arcadis plans to use Nomic's technology to accelerate project delivery, improve accuracy, and create more scalable working methods whilst maintaining human expertise at the centre of operations.
Arcadis has nominated Carl Trowell for appointment to its supervisory board for a four-year term, subject to approval at the Annual General Meeting on 20 May 2026. Trowell currently serves as president of Strategic Infrastructure at National Grid, where he leads a multi-billion pound portfolio of UK electricity transmission projects and oversees global supply chain and construction functions. His career includes leadership roles at Acteon Group, ENSCO and 17 years at Schlumberger, with international experience across the UK, Netherlands, Norway, France and Malaysia. Upon appointment, Trowell will join the audit and risk committee and the sustainability committee. The announcement comes as chair Michiel Lap retires after 11 years, with Peter de Wit succeeding him. Deanna Goodwin will also retire from the board.
Arcadis to design four-tower development in Ottawa. March 24, 2026 By Peter Saunders Turn Group has selected Arcadis as lead consultant and architect for its development at 299 Carling Avenue in west-end Ottawa's Little Italy neighbourhood. The transit-oriented project will replace a parking lot with 750 residential units and 600,000 sf of mixed-use space. Formerly owned by Canada Lands Company, the site will be redeveloped with four towers, ranging from 13 to 30 storeys. It is near the O-Train light-rail transit (LRT) system, the Central Business District and Dow's Lake. The plan calls for pedestrian-friendly pathways. Arcadis will oversee all design deliverables, including architecture, interior design, building information modelling (BIM), landscape architecture, civil engineering, traffic and planning services. "This project represents what our integrated cross-country design teams can deliver," says Scott Arbuckle, the firm's country director for Canada. "From client engagement and advisory services to architectural design and civil engineering, our teams are committed to shaping a development that is functional, sustainable and attuned to Ottawa's urban fabric and character." "This project will contribute to a mixed-use neighbourhood that is both cohesive and community-focused," adds Jan Steingahs, manager of Arcadis' living practice group. Stories continue below
MCK pursues next steps on toll project with feasibility study. The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) wishes to inform the community that it has secured global industry-leading firm Arcadis to consult and conduct the Tolling Feasibility Study, which will explore the potential implementation of tolls across Kahnawà:ke's existing roadway network. Arcadis is recognized worldwide for its expertise in engineering, tolling system advising, and technology driven sustainable design, with operations in more than 70 countries. Their experience spans across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe and Asia. The company generated over $5B in revenue in 2024 and has led major projects including the tolling system for the Gordie Howe International Bridge. This feasibility study will assess technical, financial, environmental, infrastructural, and community perspective factors, and is expected to take 6 to 12 months to complete. Additional factors will be analyzed, such as the potential impacts that tolls could have on the local economy, traffic congestion, safety and security, and jurisdiction. This work represents Kahnawà:ke's continued exploration of the project's viability and will provide recommended options on the type of toll that would best be suited for Kahnawà:ke roadway network. In the fall of 2025, MCK established a community team to evaluate the necessary components that would need to be considered for any tolling framework. This team includes experts in transportation, public safety, finance, and infrastructure. Discussions continued in January 2026, further refining the areas of study and ensuring that community needs, rights, and safety remain central in the evaluation process.
Every section of Inland Rail in NSW now approved. The approval of the last 15km of the Inland Rail line in NSW marks a significant milestone Christine Little March 11, 2026 - 03:54 Updated, March 11, 2026 - 03:56 Every NSW section of the Inland Rail is now approved. That's the latest from the Australian Rail Track Corporation and its team constructing the 1600km freight rail line connecting Melbourne to Brisbane via regional Victoria, NSW and Queensland. The Narrabri to North Star Phase 2 (N2NS Phase 2) section has received Australian Government approval - at just 15km it marks a significant milestone for the Inland Rail project with all NSW sections of the line now formally approved. The N2NS Phase 2 project was assessed by the Australian Government under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. With primary regulatory approvals in place, Inland Rail will continue to work with the design services contractor, joint venture partners Arcadis BG&E, to progress the design of the N2NS Phase 2 project. It includes the upgrade of about 12km of existing rail track and formation across the Gwydir Valley floodplain, north of Moree, and the construction of 1.6km of greenfield rail track to bypass the existing Camurra Hairpin and a new 1.3km spur to maintain connection to the Weemelah line. Phase 1 works were completed in 2023. Inland Rail is taking a staged delivery approach, with sections between Beveridge in Victoria and Narromine in NSW already under construction or completed, on track ready for double-stacked operations by 2027. The entire Inland Rail route has been divided into 12 sections, with construction on the first section taking place in Parkes on the Parkes to Narromine (P2N) line, officially beginning on 13 December, 2018 and was completed and became operational in September 2020. The 170-km Stockinbingal to Parkes section, in the south and takes in Forbes, began in September 2023 and was completed in January this year, marking the third of 12 Inland Rail sections to become fully operational. Future decisions on the construction of Inland Rail north of Narromine are a matter of consideration for the Australian Government.