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At SSOE, you'll work with amazing colleagues and be part of something big! We've consistently been named a ‘Great Place to Work’ and are experiencing the most successful years in our history. Along with industry‑leading salary compensation, you'll be eligible to purchase shares in the company — shares that have significantly outperformed both the S&P and Dow averages.
Our growth trajectory allows us to offer the opportunities normally associated with a large firm while embracing the collaborative and supportive culture often found in smaller firms. As a member of the SSOE team, you'll work on exciting and diverse projects for Fortune 100 clients around the globe, supported by the best technology for the task at hand. You'll experience our employee‑centric culture that strives to offer a healthy balance, flexible working arrangements, direct access to leadership at all levels, and a continuous learning mindset.
28% – of our employees have been with SSOE for 10 years or more.
15% – percentage of employees with tenure exceeding 15 years.
99% – our CEO’s approval rating on Glassdoor.
98% – portion of our clients who say they would recommend us to a colleague.
As part of our commitment to innovation, all team members will be trained on Microsoft Copilot and empowered to use it as a core tool in their everyday work.
Primary Responsibilities
Interpret, organize, execute, and coordinate large substation engineering assignments with responsibility for budget, schedule, quality, and inter‑discipline coordination.
Plan and develop engineering projects involving unique or complex problems, offering specialized expertise in substation engineering.
Prepare substation layouts, one‑line and three‑line diagrams, schematics, and technical specifications.
Coordinate designs for steel structures, foundations, grounding grids, buswork, raceway, and conduit systems.
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Specify and select substation equipment (e.g., transformers, breakers, switchgear, relays, instrument transformers).
Perform power system studies and analyses to support design decisions (load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, arc‑flash).
Provide design support during construction, respond to RFIs, and review/approve major items involving materials, equipment, and field construction.
Stamp/seal drawings and documents, including those for which you serve as the professional in responsible charge, per applicable jurisdictional statutes.
Plan, organize, supervise, and review the work of engineers and designers assigned to the project; participate in mentoring activities within the department.
Maintain liaison with internal and external stakeholders, acting independently on technical matters within the substation discipline.
Ensure adherence to IEEE, ANSI, NEMA, NESC, and utility standards, as well as SSOE quality procedures.
Implement safety protocols for high‑voltage environments within design practices and during construction support.
Collaborate with project managers, contractors, AHJs, and utility representatives to ensure design accuracy and constructability.
Review vendor drawings and perform QA/QC checks on design deliverables; coordinate multi‑discipline interfaces.
Integrate SCADA systems, networking, and protective relaying into substation designs and upgrades.
Stay current with emerging technologies and sustainability practices applicable to substation engineering.
Experience with SCADA integration, arc‑flash studies, and protective device coordination for substations.
Prior experience reviewing vendor drawings, performing QA/QC, and providing field/commissioning support.
Travel required for site visits and commissioning activities.
Valid driver’s license required (may be waived for international assignments).
Maintains continuing professional education as required by registered states (voluntary or mandatory).
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USD 130000-170000 yearly / year
Full-time
Senior · 12+ years experience
Remote
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