Senior Electrical Engineer, High-Voltage Substation Design

Job overview

The Senior Electrical Engineer, High-Voltage Substation Design role is hybrid, with remote work and occasional site visits as needed; the posting lists Exeter, NH. Compensation is described as competitive hourly or project-based, with no numeric amount specified. The engineer supports Waldron Engineering & Construction’s engineering team on utility and industrial power projects. The role develops and reviews substation design deliverables, provides technical guidance, and coordinates with clients, utilities, EPC partners, and vendors. Its work supports safe, accurate, standards-compliant designs for new substations, expansions, and retrofits.

What you'll do

• Develop and review high-voltage substation designs, typically 69 kV and above
• prepare and review diagrams, layouts, schematics, equipment specifications, grounding designs, and protection and control philosophies
• perform short-circuit, coordination, equipment-sizing, and ground-grid calculations
• mentor junior staff
• review drawings and calculations
• support quality reviews, constructability, field issue resolution, and design standards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior electrical engineer

high-voltage substation design

hybrid remote

exeter nh

waldron engineering & construction

part-time

consultant

69 kv and above

protection and control

grounding design

ieee

nec

nesc

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Part-time or independent consultant engagement is offered with flexible hours; occasional site visits may be required. A bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and 10+ years of high-voltage substation experience are required.

About the employer

Waldron Engineering & Construction is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.