Job Title: Substation Engineer
Job Description:
MARS Solutions Group is looking for an experienced Substation Engineer (100% remote nationwide). Our client is a Construction Engineering and Power Service Corporation looking for high-quality talent to make a difference. They are known to respect a traditional work week and often extend contracts for added job security and stability
Responsibilities:
- Develop physical layout designs, single-line diagrams, grounding plans, and wiring schematics.
- Prepare engineering calculations including short-circuit, grounding, lightning protection, and equipment ratings.
- Create technical specifications, bills of materials, and procurement documents for major substation equipment.
- Coordinate with protection & controls (P&C), civil, and transmission engineering teams.
- Support construction teams with RFIs, field changes, redlines, and commissioning support.
- Ensure designs meet NESC, IEEE, ANSI, NEC, and utility standards.
- Review vendor drawings and ensure equipment compliance (transformers, breakers, switches, relays, etc.).
- Use AutoCAD/Inventor/MicroStation or equivalent tools to produce design packages.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Power preferred).
- 3–7+ years of experience in substation design (utility or EPC environment).
- Knowledge of high-voltage equipment, grounding systems, and protection principles.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, MicroStation, or related design platforms.
Preferred Qualifications:
- PE license or ability to obtain.
- Experience with PSCAD, CYME, ETAP, or SKM software.
- Previous work with major utilities or consultants (Burns & McDonnell, Black & Veatch, Worley, POWER Engineers).
Additional Information:Work schedule: 100% remote in the US
Hours per week: 40 hours per week from Monday to Friday
Type: FTE (Full-time employment)
About MARS Solutions Group:
MARS Solutions Group provides a range of opportunities for meaningful work by understanding that employment fit is a combination of people, process, and technology. We leverage our experienced and compassionate team to bring humanity to matching you with the right advanced technology role, and stay connected with you to help you attain your professional goals.