Substation Engineer

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose!

At Verdantas, we’re redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure.

Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don’t just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future.

Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world.

Ready to shape the future of resilient communities?

We are seeking a Substation Engineer to design new power substations and upgrade existing facilities from 12kV to 500kV. You'll use accepted practices and standards to ensure all designs meet the highest standards of quality and safety.

Join our team, and your career will be amplified by a culture of empathy, innovation, and work-life balance, recognized by employees as the top firm to work for in 2026 by Zweig Group!

What You'll Do:

- Manage small and diverse projects and, occasionally, a larger, more complex project involving multidisciplinary teams
- Perform complex technical research, calculations, modeling, design, and/or report writing for completion of assigned tasks or projects
- Prepare and review preliminary designs
- Prepare proposals, including budgetary estimates
- Prepare the development of plans, specifications, studies, estimates, material lists, and other deliverables
- Ensure team adherence to QA/QC program
- Develop and maintain client relationships as secondary client contact for projects
- Assist in the development of strategy, scope of work, and budget for projects
- Track work progress relative to project schedules and budgets utilizing company project management software
- Train and provide work assignments to project team members
- Maintain overall project quality consistent with company and professional standards
- Interact with regulatory agencies, knowing what information to provide, when, and with appropriate internal or client review

What You'll Bring:

- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
- 5-10 years of experience in Substation Physical and P&C Engineering at a consulting firm
- PE License preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills

Salary Range:

At Verdantas, we offer comprehensive benefits packages for our employees. Actual salary is based on the circumstances of each position and candidate, such as geographic location, skills, and certifications.  We recognize and reward exceptional performance and strive to ensure fair compensation across all roles and departments within the company. The minimum salary for this position is $115,000 (negotiable based on the criteria presented above).

Benefits:

- Flexible Work Environment
- Paid Parental Leave
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off + Holidays

Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.
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