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Airswift

Senior Substation Physical Designer

Reading, PA · On-site

$98K - $104K/yr

Position Overview This opportunity is for a Senior Substation Physical Designer to deliver high-voltage substation design services as part of a specialist power networks team. The Senior Substation ...

Quanta Services

Project Engineer - Substation

Birmingham, AL

$92K - $117K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

The Project Engineer - Substation will oversee the design of high voltage substation projects. This role will involve providing an oversight role for the design team to perform the detailed design.

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How much do high voltage substation jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for high voltage substation in the United States is $104,604.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,500.00 and $135,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a high voltage substation?

A High Voltage Substation job involves the installation, maintenance, and operation of electrical substations that manage and distribute high-voltage electricity. Professionals in this field work with transformers, circuit breakers, and switchgear to ensure efficient power transmission and system reliability. Responsibilities may include troubleshooting electrical faults, performing routine inspections, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. These jobs are critical for maintaining a stable electricity supply and preventing power outages. Positions in this field may require specialized training, certifications, and knowledge of industry standards.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a high voltage substation professional?

Professionals in high voltage substations are typically responsible for monitoring and maintaining substation equipment, conducting routine inspections, and troubleshooting faults to ensure reliable power distribution. Daily tasks may also include performing preventive and corrective maintenance, adhering to strict safety procedures, and coordinating with control centers and field teams for system updates or repairs. Additionally, documentation of work performed and reporting any potential hazards are key aspects of the role. This work environment requires vigilance and teamwork to maintain the integrity and safety of the electrical grid.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a high voltage substation position?

To thrive in a High Voltage Substation role, you need strong knowledge of electrical systems, power distribution, and safety protocols, usually backed by relevant electrical engineering qualifications or technical certifications. Hands-on experience with SCADA systems, protective relaying, and industry-standard safety certifications such as OSHA or NETA are often required. Attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and effective teamwork are essential soft skills for success in this field. These competencies are important to ensure operational reliability and safety while efficiently addressing technical issues in high-risk environments.

How does a high voltage substation work?

A high voltage substation is a facility where electrical power is transformed, distributed, and controlled. It uses transformers to step up or step down voltage levels, circuit breakers to protect equipment, and switches to direct power flow, ensuring efficient and safe transmission of electricity across the grid.
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Infographic showing various High Voltage Substation job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, and 17% Contract. Highlights an 83% In-person, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $104,604 per year, or $50.3 per hour.

Supervising Engineer - Substation

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC

Overland Park, KS • On-site

$92K - $118K/yr

Other

Medical, Retirement

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

About Us
QISG leverages Quanta's comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects.
Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency, consistency, attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients.
About this Role
Every moment of every day, people all over the world rely on electricity provided by Quanta Services and its customers. With its highly skilled and innovative workforce, Quanta is the largest specialty contractor in North America that powers modern life. Find your future with us by being a part of something bigger - leading the energy transition in building a better world for generations to come.
We encourage and inspire our people to embrace opportunities within our corporate office and 200 operating companies providing solutions for the utility, renewable energy, electric power, industrial, and communications industries worldwide.
Quanta's culture is about creating an environment where all employees can be themselves, are valued, and have an equal opportunity to succeed. When you join our team, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is valued.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Supervising Engineer - Substation will oversee the detailed design of high voltage substation projects. This role involves managing a team of engineers, designers and support staff to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with all relevant regulations and standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering, with extensive experience in high voltage substation projects and personnel management. This position will report to the Engineering Director or Engineering Manager and be part of a substation design team with other engineers, designers, and drafters supporting substation projects across the QISG platform.
What You'll Do
  • Lead and manage projects from inception to completion, including planning, design, construction support, and closeout.
  • Supervise a team of engineers, designers, and support staff, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations.
  • Oversee the preparation of engineering designs, specifications, and plans for high voltage electrical substation projects.
  • Develop and manage project budgets, monitor expenses, and ensure cost-effective solutions.
  • Prepare and maintain detailed project status reports, engineering documentation, and records.
  • Evaluates and monitors engineering contractors and consultants.
  • Assist in selection, training, coaching of direct reports to build effective teams.
  • Assign tasks to project design team based on project needs
  • Work with project team to create or modify all design documents
  • Review projects to verify compliance with QISG and utility specifications and standards, including environmental and safety requirements.
  • Oversee quality control procedures to ensure the highest standards of workmanship and materials.
  • Review physical substation components, including yard layouts, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, raceways, and auxiliary AC/DC power systems.
  • Review protection and control schematics, wiring diagrams, cable lists and panel layouts.
  • Develop design drawings, calculations, and bills of material from engineering documents for planning, construction, operation, and maintenance.
  • Review engineering calculations, including voltage drop, cable pulling, flicker analysis, and grounding analysis.
  • Ensure project team applies engineering standards including NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE and ANSI
  • Perform quality reviews to check for inaccuracies, omissions, or compliance issues, and provide recommendations.
  • Work collaboratively with project teams to develop solutions and modifications as needed.
  • Maintain detailed project documentation and support engineering calculations.
  • Bring potential project-related problems and possible solutions to the attention of the responsible party.
  • Travel out of town for short periods of time as required by projects and assignments.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
  • P.E. license is required.
  • Expert understanding of the major components of a substation is required.
  • Minimum of 7 years' experience in the electric utility industry performing detailed engineering for high voltage substation projects.
  • Strong technical expertise in structural, civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering, with a comprehensive understanding of engineering principles and practices.
  • Expert knowledge of electric utility engineering and construction standards.
  • Strong understanding of industry specific software packages.
  • Knowledge of process and procedures for project controls and estimates.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting external customers.

What You'll Get
  • Competitive salary, overtime is available and bonus structure.
  • Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
  • Professional development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company's Human Resources department.

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