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The Senior Substation Engineer oversees substation engineering and consulting services for clients across the United States. The role creates electrical protection and control and/or physical layout design deliverables for projects ranging from distribution equipment upgrades to large transmission projects. It also coordinates design activities, reviews engineering work, supports construction in the field, and contributes to business development and process improvement.
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About Us TRC, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, TRC and WSP's 83,000 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy,transportationand infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team,you'lldiscover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world's most challenging projects. At TRC, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level. TRC has long set the bar for clients who require more than just engineering, combining science with the latest technology to devise innovative solutions that stand the test of time. From pipelines to power plants, roadways to reservoirs, schoolyards to security solutions, clients look to TRC for breakthrough thinking backed by the innovative follow-through of an industry leader. We recognize that the expertise of our staff is our strongest asset, so we generously reward employees for successful performance and invest in their careers through training and the development of new skills and certifications. Overview Responsible for oversight of substation engineering and consulting services for clients across the US. Main responsibilities include creating electrical protection & control and/or physical layout design deliverables. Projects range in size, complexity, and voltage class from small distribution equipment upgrades to large transmission projects Responsibilities 1. Conceptual designs and execution plans. 2. Engineering/project cost estimates and schedules. 3. Physical substation design including yard layouts, plans, sections.and details, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, interior and exterior raceways, auxiliary AC/DC.power systems, and associated bills of material. 4. Protection and control design including panel arrangements, one lines/single lines, three lines, AC schematics, DC elementaries, equipment wiring and relay panel wiring. 5. Calculations for studies and reports (grounding, lighting protection, AC/DC load studies, etc.) 6. Equipment specifications for procurement and/or factory acceptance testing. 7. Lead coordination of design activities with other departments (Civil/Structural, Networks, Transmission Line, etc.). 8. Develop and improve processes, tools and/or technology implementations. 9. Regularly meet and correspond with clients or outside personnel. 10. Perform quality reviews for other engineers and designers. 11. Provide short term field support during construction. 12. Support business development and marketing initiatives. 13. Other areas of involvement may include relay settings, 3D modeling/design, or industry/professional technical committee involvement. Qualifications 1. Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from accredited program. 2. Minimum 5 years related experience (completion of master's degree in related.field may be substituted for one year of experience). 3. Professional Engineer registration strongly preferred. 4. Proficiency with National Electrical Safety Code and IEEE / ANSI Standard. 5. Excellent written & verbal communication skills. 6. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 7. Capability of solving difficult problems that require adaptation and modification of standard approaches, techniques, procedures, and criteria. Benefits***:**TRC offers a competitive benefit package consisting of: 1. Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance. 2. 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match. 3. Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year). 4. All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year. 5. TRC ensures that all em loyees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence. *These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full time, part time, or temporary). TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees. Compensation: In accordance with local law, the below salary range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition. Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, geographical location, and other compensable factors. **Other Compensation:**Employee may be eligible for participation in the Company's annual Discretionary Bonus Program which is contingent on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance against Key Performance Indicators which vary by year and employee. Disclaimers TRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The complete job description and application are available onTRC's career site. TRC accepts applications for this position on an ongoing, rolling basis and reserves the right to cancel this posting at any time. Salary Range USD $99,694.40 - USD $130,000.00 /Yr. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled
How this job compares
Set against the 1,060 open Substation Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$100–130K/yr
- Pennsylvania median$134–222K/yr26 salary ranges
- US median$134–222K/yr810 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $115K, is 37% below the Pennsylvania median midpoint ($184K) — in the lowest quarter of Substation Engineer salary ranges in Pennsylvania.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 37 open Substation Engineer jobs in Pennsylvania and 1,060 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
- CDM Smith11 open
- Sargent & Lundy6 open
- Actalent3 open
- 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 (973 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 594 of the 1,060 open Substation Engineer jobs (56%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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