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We are SLR Consulting (US), a coast-to-coast team of 500+ advisory, environmental/engineering, and regulatory professionals. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of over 30 advisory, technical environmental, and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen.

As our new Senior Substation Engineer, you will lead electrical substation design and technical advisory services for utility-scale solar and energy storage projects. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, enjoys technical challenges, and thrives in a highly collaborative and dynamic environment.

Responsibilities
Oversee and review all aspects of medium- and high-voltage substation system design for utility-scale energy storage and solar projects, ensuring technical accuracy, regulatory compliance, and adherence to SLR and industry standards.
Develop and take technical leadership of substation general arrangement drawings, plan and elevation drawings, grounding plans, cable routing plans, underground/overhead designs, SCADA details, and substation details.
Develop and take technical leadership of design calculations, insulation coordination studies, and protection settings.
Review equipment shop drawings, installation manuals, specification documents, test plans, control narratives, client requirements, and AHJ requirements.
Provide advisory services and project technical support for conceptual activities, OE/IE engagements, interconnection process, commissioning, and ongoing construction.
Review engineering team deliverables for technical quality and consistency; set and uphold drawing architecture standards and best practices across the design team.
Design substation grounding systems using CDEGS and in accordance with IEEE 80 and 81 and other applicable standards.
Perform power system studies including underground ampacity, load flow, protective coordination, short-circuit, and arc flash analysis using ETAP.
Design substation shielding/lightning systems using Rolling Sphere and Protective Angle methods, and other applicable methods.
Prepare substation electrical bill of materials for client review and procurement activities.
Prepare construction specifications documents using MasterSpec and CNS systems.
Ensure project designs comply with relevant codes and standards (e.g., NEC, CEC, IEEE, building and fire code).
Conduct on-site field visits to support design verification, construction, and commissioning activities.
Recommend and implement continuous improvements in design practices, project execution processes, and product performance.
Support business development efforts by providing technical input on proposals, estimating engineering scope, and advising on system configuration.

Working @ SLR
With us, there is no doubt you'll grow your subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long-run, and if you ask our team, they'll tell you that's just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years.

Here's what else you'll enjoy as part of our team:
Competitive total compensation package including medical, dental, orthodontia, vision, FSA/HSA, generous PTO accrual, 10 paid holidays, 401(k) retirement account with company matching program, company paid life insurance, short & long term disability insurance, and employee assistance program.
The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $140,000. Final agreed upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location.
Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Qualifications
Minimum 8 years of experience in substation engineering
Must be an active Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)
Proficient with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and power system analysis tools (e.g., CDEGS, ETAP, SKM, PSCAD)
Working knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) and National Electrical Code (NEC)
Familiarity with relevant standards such as IEEE 80, IEEE 81, CSA 22.2 No. 107.1, UL 1741, and NFPA 855 is an asset
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to project sites

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are at the core of who we are and want to be.

SLR is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, civil union status, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or veteran status.

At SLR, we embrace diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within and outside our organization. We respect and celebrate differences and want to ensure that we continuously strive to build a place where everyone feels included and is encouraged to be their authentic self.

We are committed to these values, and our SLR Culture & Diversity Team works to actively promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across our people and talent processes, operations, and client work around the world. If you have a disability and need reasonable accommodations at any point in the application or interview process, please contact us at careers-us@slrconsulting.com