At Primera Engineers, people come first. We’re a nationally recognized, woman-owned firm that believes collaboration, learning, and innovation fuel lasting impact. Our Utilities Division connects bright minds to design safe, sustainable power systems and high-voltage substations that keep communities connected and energized.
If you’re an experienced Senior Substation Design Engineer (Electrical) who’s passionate about substation physical design, mentoring others, and seeing your work make a real impact in communities across the country, Primera is the place where you can thrive and grow.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Flexibility that works: Choose a hybrid or remote schedule that fits your life and projects.
- Culture of belonging: Be part of a nationally ranked, inclusive firm that values people, teamwork, learning, and collaboration.
- Growth that lasts: We invest in and support your goals -- professional training, PE licensing, leadership development, and technical programs are all part of the package.
- Comprehensive benefits: Competitive compensation, profit sharing, 401(k) match, ESOP participation, continuing education reimbursement, paid volunteer time, professional development support, and generous paid time off.
- Meaningful impact: Help to modernize substations and deliver clean, reliable power across North America.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and perform physical design of high-voltage substations (69 kV – 500 kV) in transmission and distribution networks.
- Create layout drawings, general arrangements, grounding plans, conduit/cable schedules, and equipment drawings using AutoCAD, MicroStation, or Bentley Substation.
- Partner with protection & control (P&C) and civil/structural engineering teams to ensure high-quality, constructible designs, and schedule adherence.
- Conduct grounding analysis, bus design, equipment configuration, and quality checks to support reliable and safe operation.
- Review design packages in compliance with NESC, IEEE, and client standards.
- Mentor and inspire early-career engineers, fostering technical growth and team collaboration — you’ll be a technical leader and a role model.
- Support proposal efforts and provide input on project scoping, schedule, and cost estimating for new projects.
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and an active PE license.
- 8+ years of experience in substation physical design for utilities, EPCs, or consulting firms.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, and familiarity with Bentley Substation or other substation design tools.
- Strong knowledge of high-voltage equipment layouts, grounding systems, and bus design.
- Working understanding of relay coordination, control schemes, SCADA, and substation automation principles.
- Excellent communication, project leadership, and mentoring skills with a strong eye for detail and quality.
- A genuine passion for innovation and helping shape the next generation of substation engineers.
Compensation
Estimated salary range: $115,000 – $180,000, based on experience, qualifications, and PE status.
Apply Today
Bring your technical expertise to a firm that values people as much as projects. Apply here or reach out to our recruiting team directly — we’d love to share more about what makes Primera a great place to lead and grow.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Primera Engineers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.
