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Primera Engineers, Ltd. - Senior Electrical Engineer – Substation Physical Design (Remote Option) Senior Electrical Engineer – Substation Physical Design (Remote Option) Senior Electrical Engineer – Substation Physical Design (Remote Option) Fully Remote • Remote • Substation Job Type Full-time Description At Primera Engineers , people come first. We’re a nationally recognized, woman-owned firm that believes collaboration, learning, and innovation fuel lasting impact. Our Utilities Division connects bright minds to design safe , sustainable power systems and high-voltage substations that keep communities connected and energized. If you’re an experienced Senior Substation Design Engineer (Electrical) who’s passionate about substation physical design , mentoring others, and seeing your work make a real impact in communities across the country, Primera is the place where you can thrive and grow. Why You’ll Love Working Here • Flexibility that works: Choose a hybrid or remote schedule that fits your life and projects. • Culture of belonging: Be part of a nationally ranked, inclusive firm that values people, teamwork, learning, and collaboration. • Growth that lasts: We invest in and support your goals -- professional training, PE licensing, leadership development, and technical programs are all part of the package. • Comprehensive benefits: Competitive compensation, profit sharing, 401(k) match, ESOP participation, continuing education reimbursement, paid volunteer time, professional development support, and generous paid time off. • Meaningful impact: Help to modernize substations and deliver clean, reliable power across North America. What You’ll Do • Lead and perform physical design of high-voltage substations (69 kV – 500 kV) in transmission and distribution networks. • Create layout drawings , general arrangements , grounding plans , conduit/cable schedules , and equipment drawings using AutoCAD , MicroStation , or Bentley Substation . • Partner with protection & control (P&C) and civil/structural engineering teams to ensure high-quality, constructible designs, and schedule adherence. • Conduct grounding analysis , bus design , equipment configuration, and quality checks to support reliable and safe operation. • Review design packages in compliance with NESC , IEEE , and client standards . • Mentor and inspire early-career engineers, fostering technical growth and team collaboration — you’ll be a technical leader and a role model. • Support proposal efforts and provide input on project scoping, schedule, and cost estimating for new projects. What You Bring • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and an active PE license . • 8+ years of experience in substation physical design for utilities, EPCs, or consulting firms. • Proficiency in AutoCAD , MicroStation , and familiarity with Bentley Substation or other substation design tools. • Strong knowledge of high-voltage equipment layouts , grounding systems , and bus design . • Working understanding of relay coordination , control schemes , SCADA , and substation automation principles . • Excellent communication , project leadership , and mentoring skills with a strong eye for detail and quality. • A genuine passion for innovation and helping shape the next generation of substation engineers. Compensation Estimated salary range: $115,000 – $180,000 , based on experience, qualifications, and PE status. Apply Today Bring your technical expertise to a firm that values people as much as projects . Apply here or reach out to our recruiting team directly — we’d love to share more about what makes Primera a great place to lead and grow. Equal Employment Opportunity Primera Engineers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer . We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.