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About Us

At Gresham Smith, we call it Genuine Ingenuity. Our culture is the cornerstone of who we are, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. United by our Core Purpose—to plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities—we deliver innovative solutions for life’s essential infrastructure and institutions.

What sets us apart is our dedication to care for our people, our clients, and the places we call home. We are more than a team of professionals—we’re a community built on commitment, integrity, respect, and teamwork.

Why Gresham Smith?

When you join Gresham Smith, you’re joining a place where you can connect and thrive. Our employees consistently recognize us as a Best Place to Work because we go above and beyond to ensure that you feel valued, supported, and empowered.

About You

We’re looking for someone who has:

• A bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), Mechanical Engineering (BSME), or a related field from an accredited four-year college or university
• 5–10 years of experience in high-voltage electric substation design
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) and willingness to obtain additional licenses in other states
• Detailed knowledge of NEC and NESC code requirements
• Strong understanding of power utilization equipment, including switchgear, protective relays, breakers, transformers, motors, and generators
• Experience in the utility industry
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to engage with clients, partners, and team members

Most importantly, you bring genuine curiosity, creativity, and a collaborative spirit—someone who wants to do great work with great people.

About the Role

As a Substation Engineer, you will:

• Plan, organize, and supervise the work of engineering professionals and technicians.
• Lead detailed design of high-voltage substations, including:
  • General arrangement and equipment layout
  • Elevations and sections
  • Bus and cable layout and calculations
  • Grounding design and analysis
  • Shielding design and analysis
  • Facility lighting
  • Single- and three-line diagrams
  • Protection and control schematics
  • Wiring and connection diagrams
  • Foundation layout and design
  • Secondary containment design and calculations
  • Protective relay settings
• Prepare and/or review:
  • Calculations for faults, grounding, lightning protection, and rigid bus bracing and supports
  • Transformer sizing
  • AC and DC auxiliary system sizing
  • Arrester and insulator coordination and selection
  • Project specifications for materials, equipment, and construction requirements
• Perform other electrical design and studies, including substation design; arc flash, system, capacitor, and grounding studies; and design support for electrical power supply elements in street lighting and traffic signal designs.
• Perform point selection for substation IEDs and interface with SCADA, communications, and security systems.

Your work will directly contribute to shaping environments where people live, work, and thrive, all while growing your career within a supportive, people-first culture.

Join Us

If you’re excited to bring your talents to a collaborative, people-first environment where you can make an impact while growing your career, we’d love to hear from you.

Here’s what you can expect:

Professional Growth: In-house Learning, Tuition Reimbursement, Licensure Support, Professional Organization Engagement.

Culture that Cares: 93% of employees say they feel cared for, and 96% are confident in our future success.

Competitive Benefits:

• Flexible Schedules & Generous PTO
• Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness Programs)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Short- & Long-term Disability, Paid Life & AD&D
• Supplemental, Critical Care, Pet, Legal & ID Theft Insurance
• Family Planning and Parental Leave
• Mass/Public Transit Program
• Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program

Gresham Smith is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. Everyone is invited to apply!

GRESHAM SMITH does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, headhunters, search firms, or agencies. No referral or recruiter fees will be paid without a fully executed GRESHAM PLACEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT (PSA) in advance. Submissions made without a PSA may be recruited and hired by GRESHAM SMITH with no financial obligation to the submitting party. Any such unsolicited resumes or candidate information sent to hiring managers or any employee becomes the property of GRESHAM SMITH.