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Substation Physical Engineer

Remote, USA Full-time Posted 2025-11-24

LaBella Associates is currently looking for a Substation Physical Engineer to assist with the design and coordination of substation projects. The role involves creating detailed designs, performing calculations, and collaborating with project managers and clients to ensure project success.


Responsibilities

  • Assist with create/modify detailed design for Substation:
  • Control building (relay panels, facilities, cable raceways, trays, etc.)
  • Busbar and strain bus
  • Equipment & support structures
  • Assembly drawings
  • Cables and connectors
  • Lightning protection and lighting
  • Grounding grid
  • Conduit and tranches
  • Perform basic calculations such as:
  • Grounding
  • Lighting and lightning
  • Cable ampacity
  • Tray sizing
  • Trench sizing
  • Conduit sizing
  • Assist project manager to develop scope of work and conceptual design for the projects
  • Communicate and coordinate project activities with project manager, client, and others as needed
  • Take personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of one's work

Skills

  • 0 to 5 years of experience in Substation Physical design
  • Willing to pursue PE license in NY and NC
  • Periodic travel, ability to visit project sites
  • Assist with create/modify detailed design for Substation
  • Control building (relay panels, facilities, cable raceways, trays, etc.)
  • Busbar and strain bus
  • Equipment & support structures
  • Assembly drawings
  • Cables and connectors
  • Lightning protection and lighting
  • Grounding grid
  • Conduit and tranches
  • Perform basic calculations such as grounding, lighting and lightning, cable ampacity, tray sizing, trench sizing, conduit sizing
  • Assist project manager to develop scope of work and conceptual design for the projects
  • Communicate and coordinate project activities with project manager, client, and others as needed
  • Take personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of one's work
  • A Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical or Civil is preferred
  • Desired knowledge of Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE), NERC, NEC, NESC, NEMA, and ANSI standards used in designing substation is critical

Benefits

  • Flexible Work Schedule
  • Health/Dental Insurance
  • 401k Plan with Employer Match
  • Short & Long Term Disability
  • Profit Sharing
  • Paid Time Off
  • Leadership Development Program
  • Fitness Reimbursement
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Referral Bonus Program
  • Wellness Program
  • Team Building Events
  • Community Service Events

Company Overview

  • LaBella Associates is an international Architecture, Engineering, Environmental and Planning firm headquartered in Rochester, NY. It was founded in 1978, and is headquartered in Rochester, New York, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.labellapc.com/.

  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • LaBella Associates has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 18 in 2025, 12 in 2024, 9 in 2023, 9 in 2022, 3 in 2021, 2 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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