Electrical Engineer, High Voltage Interconnections & Substation Design
Location
Fremont, CA
Level
Senior-Level
Department
Transportation
Type
Salary
$91,000 - $196,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2026-05-25
Responsibilities
- Lead the interconnection process for large electrical loads with utility companies.
- Design and engineer switchyards and substations at high voltages.
- Develop and implement system protection strategies for safeguarding equipment.
- Perform load modeling and simulation to optimize power demands.
- Conduct power system studies including short-circuit analysis and harmonic studies.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to integrate designs.
- Ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards, and regulations.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 8+ years of experience in electrical engineering focused on high-voltage systems.
- Proven expertise in interconnecting large loads with utilities.
- Extensive experience designing switchyards and substations at high voltages.
- Strong knowledge of system protection principles.
- Proficiency in load modeling and power system simulation software.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
