Substation Project Engineer — Remote, U.S.
Up to $155,000 base + benefits | PE required
Ascot Pierce has partnered with an established engineering consultancy to appoint a
Substation Project Engineer
supporting utility-scale renewable-energy and power-infrastructure projects across the U.S.
This is a hands-on delivery role for an engineer with strong substation-design experience — in physical design, protection & control, or both — who wants to deepen their technical capability and take on progressively greater project responsibility.
The role
You will support substation design from preliminary engineering through issued-for-construction deliverables, including:
One-line diagrams, schematics, wiring, layouts, conduit, grounding and equipment connection details
Engineering calculations covering bus, cable, grounding, AC/DC station service and equipment selection
Technical studies, including short-circuit, grounding and arc-flash work
Specifications, technical documentation and design packages
Coordination with project teams, quality reviews and construction-phase support
Guidance and support for junior engineers
What they are looking for
PE licence
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
Direct, hands-on substation engineering experience — ideally 5–12 years
Physical design, protection & control, or blended substation-design experience
Experience delivering engineering calculations and technical design packages
Utility, EPC or consulting experience
Wind, solar, BESS or collector-substation exposure would be advantageous
A technically engaged engineer who wants to remain close to design and project delivery
Package
Fully remote within the U.S.
Base salary up to
$155,000
, dependent on experience
Comprehensive benefits package
Strong technical development and progression opportunity
If you have sustained substation-design experience and would be open to a confidential discussion, please apply or contact Ascot Pierce directly.