SunEnergy1

Substation Engineer – Renewables

Greater Cleveland, Greater Cleveland

Full-time

About This Job

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly skilled Substation Engineer to support the design, development, and implementation of substations for utility-scale renewable energy projects, including solar and wind. The ideal candidate will have experience with high-voltage substation design and a passion for driving clean energy solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

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Design and develop substation layouts, one-line diagrams, protection & control schemes, and grounding systems for renewable energy projects.

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Prepare engineering documents including specifications, calculations, and construction drawings.

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Support permitting processes by providing technical inputs for environmental and regulatory filings.

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Collaborate with project developers, transmission/interconnection teams, and construction managers throughout project lifecycle.

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Review and evaluate engineering work from EPC partners and external consultants.

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Conduct field visits to support construction and commissioning activities.

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Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards including IEEE, NEC, NESC, and local jurisdictional requirements.

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Participate in interconnection application processes and utility coordination.

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Provide technical support during RFP evaluations for equipment and services.

Qualifications:

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Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (Power Systems focus preferred).

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3+ years of experience in substation engineering, ideally in the renewable energy or utility industry.

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Proficiency in AutoCAD, ETAP, SKM, or similar electrical engineering design tools.

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Understanding of protection & control, grounding, and SCADA systems.

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Experience working with transmission and interconnection utilities.

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PE license or ability to obtain is a plus.

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Excellent communication and project management skills.

Preferred Skills:

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Familiarity with renewable energy project development and permitting.

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Knowledge of NERC/FERC standards and ISO/RTO processes.

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Experience with energy storage or hybrid systems.

Substation Engineer – Renewables

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