The Substation Engineer III / IV is responsible for the independent planning, design, and execution of electrical substation projects for utility, industrial, and renewable energy clients. This role applies advanced engineering judgment to develop technically sound, constructible, and code-compliant substation designs, while providing technical leadership, mentoring junior engineers, and supporting Project Managers and Professional Engineers (PEs) in delivering high-quality projects.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead and independently perform the design of physical substation components, including yard layouts, grounding systems, lightning protection, control building layouts, raceways, and auxiliary AC/DC power systems.
- Develop and review protection and control schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, panel layouts, and interconnection details.
- Prepare and review engineering drawings, calculations, and bills of material for planning, construction, operation, and maintenance.
- Perform and review engineering calculations, including grounding analysis, voltage drop, cable pulling, fault current, and related studies.
- Ensure project team applies engineering standards including NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE and ANSI
- Conduct technical quality reviews of design packages, identify discrepancies or constructability issues, and provide corrective guidance.
- Provide technical direction and mentoring to Engineer I / II staff and designers, including review of work products and guidance on best practices.
- Collaborate with Project Managers, clients, and internal disciplines to resolve technical challenges, evaluate alternatives, and implement solutions.
- Identify potential project risks, design conflicts, or scope impacts and proactively communicate recommended solutions to stakeholders.
- Support client meetings, design reviews, and coordinate efforts as a technical subject matter contributor.
- Maintain accurate and complete project documentation, calculations, and design records.
- Travel out of town for short periods as required for project coordination, site visits, or client meetings.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
- 3–8 years of experience in electrical substation engineering or related power systems design.
- Demonstrated ability to independently execute substation design tasks with minimal supervision.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical judgment skills.
- Ability to manage priorities, schedules, and multiple concurrent assignments.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) licensure, or ability to obtain licensure.
- Experience designing medium and high-voltage substation systems for utility or industrial clients.
- Working knowledge of ANSI, IEEE, NEMA, and NESC (ANSI C2) standards related to substation design.
- Experience in ground grid design using SES-CDEGS software.
- Experience reviewing and mentoring junior engineering staff.
Benefits:
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Eight paid holidays
- Company-paid medical and dental coverage with buy-up options
- 401(k) w/company matching and profit sharing
- Discretionary bonuses
- Paid Bonding Leave
- Vision
- Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance
- Supplemental life insurance available
- Short-term disability available
- FSA and HSA options
- Education assistance
Company Overview:
Toth and Associates, Inc. (TOTH) is a full-service consulting engineering firm offering a broad range of services, including electric utility engineering, structural engineering, civil engineering, land services, GIS/mapping, utility rate services, and joint-use/make-ready support. Since our founding in 2003, we have grown to serve public and private utilities, municipalities, architects, developers, educational institutions, and other clients across the country.
At TOTH, we believe strong relationships are the foundation of successful work. Our team is built on professional expertise, collaboration, and a commitment to serving both our clients and one another well. We value people, encourage continued growth, and strive to provide a workplace where employees can build meaningful, rewarding careers.
TOTH offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment. Visit www.tothassociates.com to learn more about our company.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
- 3-8 years of experience in electrical substation engineering or related power systems design.
- Demonstrated ability to independently execute substation design tasks with minimal supervision.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical judgment skills.
- Ability to manage priorities, schedules, and multiple concurrent assignments.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) licensure, or ability to obtain licensure.
- Experience designing medium and high-voltage substation systems for utility or industrial clients.
- Working knowledge of ANSI, IEEE, NEMA, and NESC standards related to substation design.
- Experience in ground grid design using SES-CDEGS software.
- Experience reviewing and mentoring junior engineering staff.
What We Do
Toth and Associates, Inc. is a full-service, multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm specializing in electric utility, structural, and civil engineering, as well as land surveying, mapping/GIS, and related professional services.
