Revamp Engineering Logo

Revamp Engineering

Senior Substation Engineer

Reposted 25 Days Ago
Remote
Hiring Remotely in United States
133K-169K Annually
Senior level
Remote
Hiring Remotely in United States
133K-169K Annually
Senior level
Senior contributor on high-voltage substation design focused on protection & control and physical design. Lead QA/QC, redline and cross-check drawings, produce complex plans and specifications, mentor junior engineers, engage with clients, and perform occasional field visits (~10%). Serve as technical resource across projects and may act as Engineer of Record if eligible.
The summary above was generated by AI
Summary

As a Senior Electrical Engineer on Revamp's High Voltage Substation team, you will serve as a senior contributor and subject-matter expert across the spectrum of substation design, primarily focused on both protection & control (P&C) and physical design. You will take ownership of QA/QC reviews and act as a confident internal and external technical resource — reviewing and redlining design deliverables, cross-checking drawings, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with the multi-disciplinary stakeholders in an employee-owned culture where every individual’s contributions strengthen project outcomes, increase company success, and meaningfully advance the clean-energy transition.

Please note: the advertised salary above is listed in USD. The range in CAD is approximately C$186,000 - 236,000. 

Duties & Responsibilities:Technical Design & Quality Assurance
  • Serve as a multi-disciplinary subject matter expert in substation design with a focus on P&C and physical scopes; however, broad substation and transmission/distribution knowledge is beneficial.
  • Lead QA/QC reviews of substation design deliverables across both P&C and physical scopes.
  • Redline P&C drawing packages and cross-check with physical drawings for consistency and accuracy.
  • Create and review complex electrical engineering plans, details, and calculations, and schedules. .
  • Develop and review equipment specifications, applying advanced knowledge of substation electrical design.
  • Review complete project documents for conformity and quality assurance.
  • May act as Engineer of Record if eligible.
Client Engagement
  • Serve as a confident, client-facing technical resource, comfortable leading and participating in client calls.
  • Answer client technical questions clearly and confidently, representing Revamp's engineering standards.
  • Support client interaction across multiple projects and portfolios.
  • May also perform technical design & quality assurance in the role of an owner’s engineer, supporting our external clients in their design efforts.
Mentorship & Collaboration
  • Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and staff engineers.
  • Collaborate with the cross-discipline departments, including studies, structural, and civil teams, providing design context and cross-checks without needing to lead their work directly.
  • Partner with discipline leads to maintain design standards and consistency.
Field & Additional Duties
  • Perform field visits, with up to ~10% travel required, to validate designs and build practical, constructable knowledge.
  • Perform essential duties, including meeting deliverables and deadlines.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned or directed.
Experience, Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:Required
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a similar discipline.
  • 8+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience, specifically in substation design.
  • Extensive, diversified knowledge of substation electrical design across both protection & control (P&C) and physical scopes, including the ability to redline and cross-check P&C and physical drawings for consistency, quality, and constructability.
  • Ability to independently apply advanced engineering principles, develop or improve techniques and processes, and review complete project documents for conformity and quality assurance.
  • Experience owning larger or more complex projects, overseeing a small suite of projects, or supporting portfolio-level execution with responsibility for scopes, budgets, schedules, and technical deliverables.
  • Comfort serving as a discipline or team point of contact in client-facing settings, with strong-to-advanced verbal and written communication skills and the judgment to answer technical questions clearly and confidently.
  • Ability to operate with limited oversight, seeking guidance mainly on complex or conflicting-criteria assignments.
  • Willingness to mentor junior engineers, coordinate multi-person deliverables.
  • Ability to identify and solve complex problems and handle multiple projects simultaneously and independently.
  • Willingness to perform field visits and travel up to ~10%.
Preferred
  • Professional Engineering (PE) licensure; multi-state licensure desirable. PE is preferred but not required.
  • Renewable energy substation experience.
  • AutoCAD or other hands-on CAD/drafting skills, especially Substation Design Suite tools.
Benefits for Full-Time Positions:
  • Participation in Revamp's Employee Ownership ESOP program.
  • Competitive compensation with bonus.
  • Full benefits package including 99% employer-paid health, vision, life, and dental insurance.
  • Medical, dependent care, and commuter FSA.
  • Monthly health and wellness stipend.
  • Attractive vacation, sick, and holiday pay.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • 401(k) savings plan with 100% match up to 6%, vested immediately.
  • Profit-sharing.
  • Paid volunteer time off and charitable donation matching.
About Revamp:

Founded in 2016, Revamp is the premier engineering design firm focused on large-scale renewable energy projects. We are committed to doing our part in the energy transition and providing a welcoming workplace for talented people ready to make a real difference fighting climate change. Since 2020, Revamp engineers have designed more than 10% of all solar generation capacity installed in the US.

We are made up of a diverse group of mostly remote, US-based employees spanning from the East Coast all the way to The Aloha State of Hawaii! We are artists, singers, dancers, pastry chefs, outdoor enthusiasts, animal lovers, and travelers who embrace innovation and collaboration. For more information, visit our website at www.revamp-eng.com.


Disclaimer

All offers of employment with Revamp Engineering Inc. are contingent on the completion of a background check. Revamp Engineering Inc. conducts these background checks in compliance with applicable federal and state laws. Applicants will be: 1) provided with appropriate written notice of the background check, 2) asked to authorize the background check before it is performed, and 3) provided the opportunity to obtain a free copy of any report obtained.

Revamp Engineering Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities without regard to any status protected by applicable law. Revamp Engineering Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us.

Similar Jobs

Yesterday
In-Office or Remote
Senior level
Senior level
Energy • Utilities • Renewable Energy
Lead complex electrical substation engineering projects from estimating and design through procurement, bidding, commissioning, and construction support. Perform quality reviews, engineering studies, calculations, and civil/structural, physical, or protection and control design. Direct technical teams, coordinate with project managers and engineers, review drawings, and provide technical guidance. Projects may involve substations up to 345kV and require grounding, lightning protection, battery sizing, conduit fill, and AC/DC studies.
Top Skills: AciAiscAsce 113Asce 7AWSCivil And Structural EngineeringElectrical SubstationsIbcIeee StandardsNescProtection And Control SystemsRus Substation Design GuideSubstation Engineering Design
Yesterday
In-Office or Remote
Senior level
Senior level
Energy • Utilities • Renewable Energy
Leads complex electrical substation engineering projects from estimating through design, procurement, bidding, commissioning, and construction support. Performs engineering studies, calculations, QA/QC reviews, and civil/structural, physical, or protection and control design. Directs technical teams, coordinates with project managers and engineers, provides technical guidance, and supports substation projects up to 345kV.
Top Skills: AciAiscAsce 113Asce 7AWSCivil/Structural EngineeringElectrical SubstationsIbcIeee StandardsNescProtection And Control (P&C)Rus Substation Design Guide
13 Days Ago
In-Office or Remote
Senior level
Senior level
Logistics • Real Estate • Energy • Utilities
Lead substation design tasks including wiring diagrams, bills of materials, and as-built drawings; perform relay, grounding, load-flow and short-circuit calculations; apply P&C and physical station design at 138kV+; follow NEC/NESC/NEMA/IEEE/ANSI standards; coordinate with project teams, attend job sites for training, and support project schedules and documentation.
Top Skills: AnsiGround Grid DesignIeeeLoad Flow StudiesMeteringExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordNecNemaNescPer-Unit AnalysisProtection And Control (P&C)Relay CoordinationRelaysShort Circuit StudiesSymmetrical Components

What you need to know about the Chicago Tech Scene

With vibrant neighborhoods, great food and more affordable housing than either coast, Chicago might be the most liveable major tech hub. It is the birthplace of modern commodities and futures trading, a national hub for logistics and commerce, and home to the American Medical Association and the American Bar Association. This diverse blend of industry influences has helped Chicago emerge as a major player in verticals like fintech, biotechnology, legal tech, e-commerce and logistics technology. It’s also a major hiring center for tech companies on both coasts.

Key Facts About Chicago Tech

  • Number of Tech Workers: 245,800; 5.2% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
  • Major Tech Employers: McDonald’s, John Deere, Boeing, Morningstar
  • Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, biotechnology, fintech, software, logistics technology
  • Funding Landscape: $2.5 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
  • Notable Investors: Pritzker Group Venture Capital, Arch Venture Partners, MATH Venture Partners, Jump Capital, Hyde Park Venture Partners
  • Research Centers and Universities: Northwestern University, University of Chicago, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Institute of Technology, Argonne National Laboratory, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account