Senior Physical Substation Engineer

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Physical Substation Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the design and engineering of electrical substations, with a focus on physical layout, structural design, and compliance with industry standards.

• Design Leadership: Lead the design and engineering of 35kV to 500kV physical substation layouts, ensuring optimal equipment placement, grounding, and structural integrity including development of:
  • General Arrangements
  • Plan Views and Elevation Views
  • Grounding Plans
  • Cable Trough/Conduit Plans
  • Specifications for Major Primary Equipment (transformers, breakers, switches, etc.)
  • Documentation for Design Calculations
  • Bill of Materials
  • Construction Documentation (Sequence and RFP)
  • Studies
    • Grounding
    • Lightning
    • Illumination
    • Bus Fault Stress Analysis
    • Insulation Coordination
• Technical Support: Assist with technical support in the following areas:
  • Procurement
  • Vendor Drawing Review
  • Construction
• Active Coordination:
  • Ability to work seamlessly with a Physical Designer to develop the above projects
  • Ability to coordinate efforts with other various external and internal project team members, with familiarity in identifying when coordination is needed with certain design disciplines such as transmission line engineers, distribution line engineers, telecom engineers, etc.
• Support Consistency:
  • Follow department processes and procedures
  • Continue strong customer focus attitude that Westwood is known for.
• Support Business:
  • Provides clear and honest feedback to project team, external stakeholders, and clients.
  • Helps develop approaches to accommodate client unique requests.
  • Works to advise Management about how to maximize ROI for the team.
• Project Management:
  • Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, managing timelines, and resources to ensure successful project delivery.
• Engineering Documentation: Prepare and review engineering calculations, detailed drawings, specifications, and reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all designs meet relevant codes, standards, and regulations, including NESC, IEEE, and local utility requirements.
• Quality Assurance: Implement quality control processes to review designs and deliverables, ensuring high standards of engineering excellence.
• Mentorship: Mentor and provide guidance to junior engineers and technical staff, fostering a culture of learning and professional growth.
• Client Interaction: Participate in project meetings, presenting design concepts and updates to clients and stakeholders, and addressing any concerns or feedback.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices, and contribute to the development of innovative engineering solutions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 7-9 years of experience in substation design and engineering.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems and grounding.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Proficiency in engineering software (e.g., AutoCAD, PLS-CADD, ETAP, CDEGS, WinIGS).
• Understanding of structural design principles.