Junior Substation Engineer

Join a well-established, highly respected firm

Strong emphasis on career development

About Our Client

Our client is a highly reputable, nationally recognized engineering firm supporting some of the largest utility and infrastructure projects across the U.S. With a strong presence in the power delivery and energy sector, they have built a reputation for delivering complex transmission and substation projects with excellence.

Job Description

Support the engineering and design of high-voltage substations (12kV-500kV), including both greenfield and brownfield projects

Assist in developing detailed one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, and cable schedules

Perform equipment sizing, selection, and specification for key components such as power transformers, circuit breakers, disconnect switches, CTs/PTs, and bus systems

Contribute to physical substation design, including general arrangement plans, grounding layouts, conduit/cable routing, and electrical clearances

Assist with protection & control (P&C) design, including relay schemes, panel layouts, and interconnection details

Support load flow, short circuit, and coordination studies under guidance of senior engineers

Review and interpret utility standards, client specifications, and applicable codes (IEEE, NEC, NESC) to ensure design compliance

Coordinate closely with civil, structural, and relay engineering teams to ensure integrated and constructible designs

Assist in the preparation of engineering calculations, technical reports, and construction drawing packages

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Junior Substation Engineer should have:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

0-3 years of experience (internships/co-ops in T&D preferred)

Familiarity with AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar tools

Basic understanding of power systems and substation equipment

EIT or on track to obtain preferred

What's on Offer

Competitive hourly pay ranging from $40 to $50 USD.

Bonus potential

Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement & PE support

Flexible work environment

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Lauren Just

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