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Senior Substation Engineer Jobs in Delaware (NOW HIRING)

Senior Substation Designer

Wilmington, DE · Hybrid

$99K - $105K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Function in a senior level engineering technician capacity with minimal supervision. This candidate will perform advanced functions requiring knowledge and use of electronic applications, standards ...

Senior Structural Engineer 2 - Grid

Wilmington, DE · On-site

$100K - $152K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a member of an engineering and design team, you will work on a wide range of power transmission ... You will travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to substation locations for ...

Senior Structural Engineer 2 - Grid

Wilmington, DE · Hybrid

$97K - $132K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a member of an engineering and design team, you will work on a wide range of power transmission ... You will travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to substation locations for ...

Senior Structural Engineer 2 - Grid

Wilmington, DE · Hybrid

$97K - $132K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a member of an engineering and design team, you will work on a wide range of power transmission ... You will travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to substation locations for ...

Senior Field Service Technician

Dover, DE · Remote

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

In this senior-level field role, you'll lead testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting efforts ... Strong knowledge of substation equipment, MV/HV breakers, and electrical system troubleshooting

Senior Field Service Technician

Dover, DE · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

In this senior-level field role, you'll lead testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting efforts ... Strong knowledge of substation equipment, MV/HV breakers, and electrical system troubleshooting

Senior Environmental Consultant Manager

Wilmington, DE · On-site

$165.61 - $253.01/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... substation, or transmission line. * Work with project engineers to ensure projects are designed and developed using criteria that recognize all relevant environmental requirements. * Manage permit ...

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How much do senior substation engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior substation engineer in Delaware is $126,666.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $104,600.00 and $143,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by senior substation engineers during large infrastructure projects?

Senior Substation Engineers often encounter challenges such as coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, managing tight project timelines, and ensuring compliance with evolving safety and regulatory standards. They must also address unexpected site conditions, integrate new technologies with legacy systems, and maintain clear communication across stakeholders. Proactive problem-solving and strong organizational skills are essential to navigate these complexities and deliver successful projects.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a senior substation engineer?

To thrive as a Senior Substation Engineer, you need a deep understanding of electrical engineering principles, strong experience in substation design, and a relevant engineering degree—often complemented by a Professional Engineer (PE) license. Proficiency with design software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, and power system analysis tools like ETAP or SKM is typically required. Excellent project management, leadership, and communication skills help you coordinate complex projects and mentor junior engineers. These skills ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient design and operation of substations that are critical to power distribution networks.

What is the difference between Senior Substation Engineer vs Substation Engineer?

AspectSenior Substation EngineerSubstation Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in electrical engineering, PE license often preferred, relevant certificationsBachelor's degree in electrical engineering, some roles may require or prefer PE license
Work EnvironmentDesign, project management, oversight of substation projects, leadership rolesDesign, construction, testing, and maintenance of substations, more hands-on work
Employer & Industry UsageUtilities, power generation, transmission companies, often in senior or lead rolesUtilities, construction firms, engineering consultancies, entry to mid-level positions

The main difference between a Senior Substation Engineer and a Substation Engineer lies in experience, responsibilities, and leadership. Senior Substation Engineers typically have more experience, hold leadership roles, and oversee complex projects, while Substation Engineers focus on technical design and implementation tasks. Both roles require similar technical credentials, but the senior position involves greater project management and decision-making responsibilities.

What is a senior substation engineer?

Senior Substation Engineers are experienced electrical engineers who specialize in the design, maintenance, and operation of electrical substations. They oversee projects involving the installation and upgrading of substation equipment, ensure systems meet safety and regulatory standards, and often lead teams of engineers and technicians. Their expertise helps ensure the reliable transmission and distribution of electricity in power grids. Senior Substation Engineers also troubleshoot complex issues and play a key role in planning for future energy needs.
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Infographic showing various Senior Substation Engineer job openings in Delaware as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $126,666 per year, or $60.9 per hour.

Senior Substation Designer

Black & Veatch

Wilmington, DE • Hybrid

$99K - $105K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 5 days ago


Black & Veatch rating

8.9

Company rating: 8.9 out of 10

Based on 19 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

55th of 447 rated engineering


Job description

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.  

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation  

Req Id : 111169 

Opportunity Type : Staff 

Relocation eligible : No 

Full time/Part time : Full-Time  

Project Only Hire : No 

Visa Sponsorship Available: No 

Why Black and Veatch

Black and Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity's biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation and benefits that start day one. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black and Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use. 

The Opportunity

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

Function in a senior level engineering technician capacity with minimal supervision. This candidate will perform advanced functions requiring knowledge and use of electronic applications, standards, and document control processes/procedures in support of creating and modifying deliverables.  They may provide technical guidance and direction to other engineering professionals including delegation of work assignments. The ideal candidate will have 3D modeling experience.

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

The Team

As part of BV, your skills will be aligned to projects that support our 3 market sectors. As Engineers, Technicians, and Skilled Specialists you will be engaged with exciting projects across the globe. From small community improvements to grand-scale Mega Projects, you will be Building a World of Difference through infrastructure growth and development while learning and focusing on your own individual development. The foundation of BV Operations provides the ability to move where your skills are needed and allows for a collaborative and innovative culture offering greater challenges and career development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Standards:

  • Pro-activate provides guidance and direction by utilizing knowledge of standards, systems, document control, departmental guides, applicable codes and Black and Veatch policies and procedures 
  • Reviews project requirements and accurately determine the correct format and contents of the required deliverables  

Quality / Continuous Improvement:

  • Promotes quality within project/group/section  
  • Reviews design inputs in order to ensure consistency 
  • Assists to ensure deliverables are in compliance with the specific codes and standards suitable for the project 
  • Responsible for drawing control and historical records, utilizing the appropriate method, as established by the project 
  • Demonstrates personal accuracy and drives continual improvement and change management efforts  

Engineering Production:

  • Applies basic engineering principles and established design practices in developing moderately complex design concepts and deliverables 
  • Applies judgment and makes decisions with respect to deliverables and input interpretation 
  • Capable of handling difficult technical assignments within an area of expertise and can provide technical guidance to other professionals 
  • Performs design calculations, detailed material quantities and estimates, and records 
  • Uses advanced applications (e g , modeling and design software) in performance of work provided 
  • May review the deliverables of others 
  • May define work assignments and maintain schedules 
  • May program control systems or participate in other plant start-up activities associated with a specialized area of expertise  

Project Coordination: 

  • Coordinates with other design group personnel to review and exchange project information necessary for design development 
  • May support field activities 
  • May communicate project design requirements, progress and schedules  

Client Focus:

  • Responsible for assisting with identification of key client interests and drivers and may determine the key clients in some instances 
  • May communicate client interests and drivers to project team members and develop approaches to accommodate these concerns  

Knowledge Sharing, Innovation and Technology:

  • May assist discipline or department management in developing and communicating appropriate design standards and process improvement activities 
  • Identify training and development needs for personnel they supervise  
  • May be recognized for expertise in one or more areas  

People Management - (supervision - career development - developing professionals, mentoring): 

  • Typically assists with functions including performance management process, recognition, and corrective actions 
  • May participate in career planning and learning and development 
  • Supervises engineering technicians, including mentoring, instructing, delegation of work and providing feedback  

Resource Management - (staffing):

  • May assist in monitoring staffing levels and available skill sets for project(s) 
  • Assists in identifying resource application needs and process requirements 
Management Responsibilities
Preferred Qualifications

Associate Degree in Drafting or an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred  
Bachelor Degree in an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred 
Typically a minimum of 8-11 years related work experience  
Preferred Non-Technical Skills:
Learning on the Fly
Problem Solving
Perseverance
Patience
Time Management
Drive for Results
Self Development
Listening
Informing 


Preferred Technical Skills:

Ability to use the appropriate electronic applications and programs required for performing assignments.  Include but not limited to CADD, other electronic applications, information modeling and document storage systems. 

Advanced experience with AutoCAD Electrical (SDS) or Inventor (SDS).

Advanced experience with Protection & Controls drawings (AIS and/or GIS). 

Intermediate knowledge of schematics, wiring, and panel fronts. 

Advanced knowledge of engineering standards, systems, document control, departmental guides and B&V policies and procedures. 

Intermediate industry knowledge and technology trends. 

Advanced knowledge of other disciplines. 

Basic knowledge of construction & constructability practices & principles. 

Intermediate knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides related to assigned engineering discipline. 

Basic knowledge of procurement & contract administration. 

Minimum Qualifications
Typically a minimum of 11 years related work experience
Certifications
Work Environment/Physical Demands
Competencies
Salary Plan
ENT: Engineering Technician
Job Grade
016

Black & Veatch endeavors to make www.bv.com/careers accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process because of a disability, please contact the Employee Relations Department at +1-913-359-1622 or via our accommodations request form. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only; you may not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications. General inquiries about the status of applications will not be returned. This job posting will remain open until a suitable candidate(s) has been identified.

Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.

Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers and array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.

To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time and dependent sick time.

A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of that success through stock ownership.

By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.

For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. 

Notice to External Search Firms: Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Black & Veatch Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.

In accordance with local law, the following  compensation range is applicable for the job and  location associated with this requisition: $44.48 - $74.27 


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About Black & Veatch

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Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success. As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Industry

Civil engineering construction

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Overland Park, KS, US

Year founded

1915