
Senior Substation Engineer
Aiken, SC · FlexibleJobSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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BluePoint Engineering is seeking a Senior Substation Project Engineer for its Aiken engineering team. The role oversees the design of solar farm substations up to 230 kV, coordinates internal and external engineering resources, and supports the full design cycle. The engineer develops protection and control deliverables, manages equipment bids, and may direct other design team members. A hybrid or fully remote schedule option is available.
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Who We Are At BluePoint Engineering our vision is to help solve our customers biggest challenges through the application and integration of technology and engineering. We leverage our experience and skillsets to provide lasting sustainable solutions. At BluePoint Engineering, we specialize in utility and renewable engineering design. Come Join a team where you will work alongside experienced engineers and designers, collaborate and contribute to the development of high-voltage substation and renewable energy facilities, while fully utilizing your technical abilities. If you are looking for a role with huge opportunities for upward mobility you are urged to apply. This role is ideal for someone who is adaptable, and ready to be a key part of a successful team. POSITION BluePoint Engineering (BPE) is seeking a Senior Substation Project Engineer to join our Aiken South Carolina engineering team. They will be an integral member of the team, responsible for overseeing the design of solar farm substations up to 230kV. The incumbent will be responsible for the entire design cycle as well as coordination of engineering resources both internal and external to BPE. In addition, the successful candidate will be responsible for development of one-line, three-line, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams and relay settings. The successful candidate will oversee the preparation of bid specifications, administering bids, bid evaluation and award of major equipment. Depending upon the complexity of the project, the candidate will be responsible for providing direction to other design team member to coordinate the development of the overall design package. The Senior Substation Project Engineer will report, and work closely with the BPE Department Manager on substation designs, and they must be able to adapt to a continually evolving environment and thrive in an autonomous and deadline-oriented workplace. Qualification, The Senior Substation Project Engineer will have the following experience and attributes: Required Qualifications: A hybrid or fully remote work schedule option is available for this role. BS degree in electrical engineering or related degree Registration as a Professional Engineer or ability to obtain licensure The successful candidate shall demonstrate related experience and strong technical knowledge in the area of protection and control as it relates to transmission and substations planning/protection. 4+ years of experience in Protection and Control 5+ years electrical substation design experience Strong Relay setting and coordination experience Registration as a PE licensure Ability to provide field support for engineering and technical questions. Willingness to travel to customer sites locally up to 10% Lead the design and implementation of PandC design, settings and SCADA applications. Manage projects to meet cost, quality, timing, and customer satisfaction goals Experience supporting projects during construction, start-up, and commissioning Reviewing engineering work performed by peers Desired Qualifications: Ability to perform AC and DC substation studies. Familiarity with software packages such as ASPEN OneLiner. Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
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Set against the 1,074 open Substation Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.
- Pay
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- US median$134–220K/yr827 salary ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 18 open Substation Engineer jobs in South Carolina and 1,074 across the US. 6% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Substation Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 8 years at the median (989 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 603 of the 1,074 open Substation Engineer jobs (56%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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