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Senior Substation Electrical Engineer

Arcadis

Location

USA (Multiple Locations)

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/6/2026

Compensation

$97,600 - $168,360 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
Approval 98.4%·Filings 122·New hires 57·
Established Sponsor
·FY 2025

Job description

Arcadis is seeking a highly motivated Senior Substation Electrical Engineer to join the Power Delivery team. This role involves direct client engagement and project management within the Power Delivery & Renewable unit. The engineer will perform hands-on substation electrical engineering and coordinate with various teams to deliver comprehensive plans for utility and developer clients. The position emphasizes quality, safety, and adherence to applicable codes and standards.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Minimum 8 years of relevant experience within Substation projects from 4kV up to 500kV
  • Proficient in AutoCAD and SKM/ETAP, CDEGS/WinIGS, and other engineering software for substation design
  • Design experience adhering to National Electrical Code, National Electric Safety Code, IEEE codes and standards

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for engineering, detail design, studies, and delivery of substation physical electrical projects on transmission and distribution substations
  • Independently perform engineering and detail design drawings, studies, and analysis
  • Lead and participate in the preparation of project estimates, engineering estimates, and proposals
  • Coordinate closely with civil, structural, high-voltage P&C electrical, telecommunications, and geotechnical engineers
  • Act as Project Manager, Proposal Manager, and Technical Lead to support services and business growth
  • Conduct quality assurance/quality control on the work of other electrical engineers and designers
  • Participate in meetings with clients, contractors, and vendors to support business development and project execution

Benefits

  • Employees at Arcadis are often offered a supportive, inclusive culture with internal mobility, extensive learning and development resources, and the flexibility to choose benefits that fit their needs (varying by country). Many roles also emphasize purpose and community—through sustainability initiatives, charitable programs like Shelter, and regular social and volunteer events—so people can grow their careers while making a positive impact.

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