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This role blends technical leadership, project execution, and customer success, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and aligned with client expectations.\nThe ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of substation design and construction, strong cross-functional leadership skills, and a customer-first mindset.\nWhat You’ll Do\nAs a Substation Engineer, you will:\nPlan, organize, and supervise the work of engineering professionals and technicians.\nLead detailed design of high-voltage substations, including:\nGeneral arrangement and equipment layout\nElevations and sections\nBus and cable layout and calculations\nGrounding design and analysis\nShielding design and analysis\nFacility lighting\nSingle- and three-line diagrams\nProtection and control schematics\nWiring and connection diagrams\nFoundation layout and design\nSecondary containment design and calculations\nProtective relay settings\nPrepare and/or review:\nCalculations for faults, grounding, lightning protection, and rigid bus bracing and supports\nTransformer sizing\nAC and DC auxiliary system sizing\nArrester and insulator coordination and selection\nProject specifications for materials, equipment, and construction requirements\nPerform other electrical design and studies, including substation design; arc flash, system, capacitor, and grounding studies; and design support for electrical power supply elements in street lighting and traffic signal designs.\nPerform point selection for substation IEDs and interface with SCADA, communications, and security systems.\nYour work will directly contribute to shaping environments where people live, work, and thrive, all while growing your career within a supportive, people-first culture.\nRequired Qualifications\nA bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), Mechanical Engineering (BSME), or a related field from an accredited four-year college or university\n10 years of experience in high-voltage electric substation design\n10+ years of project management experience\nRegistration as a Professional Engineer (PE) and willingness to obtain additional licenses in other states\nDetailed knowledge of NEC and NESC code requirements\nStrong understanding of power utilization equipment, including switchgear, protective relays, breakers, transformers, motors, and generators\nExperience in the utility industry\nEffective verbal and written communication skills to engage with clients, partners, and team members\nExperience managing budgets, schedules, and risk\n30% Travel Required\nPreferred Qualifications\n10-12 years' experience working in utility substations\n\nPrevious experience leading a design team and mentoring junior engineers\n\nPMP or equivalent project management certification\nWhy Ardurra?\nWhile Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.\nArdurra is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. 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