Electrical Consultants, Inc.

Substation Senior Engineer

Electrical Consultants, Inc.
US Chesapeake, VA, US
Onsite 2026-07-03
Estimated salary · Chesapeake
~ $133,500 - $218,800
iampro estimate — the employer published no figure
Estimated net pay
$7,971 - $12,578
/month · 28% withheld
after tax & contributions · on the estimated salary · Single, no dependents

Job description

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) is a leading power engineering consultant firm that provides engineering, system planning and studies, technical consultation, project management, surveying, environmental planning, commissioning/testing and construction services to electric utilities, energy developers and industrials throughout the U.S. Our experience includes system voltages from 4\.16 kV through 765 kV. ECI has an immediate opening for a substation senior engineer in Chesapeake, VA. Responsibilities include the conceptual, preliminary and final detailed design of new, upgraded and expanded substations, including material procurement, construction and commissioning/startup support through energization. Engineering responsibilities include the development and delivery of physical, electrical, civil and communication design studies, calculations, drawings, exhibits and specifications. Autonomous QA/QC responsibility in area(s) of primary physical substation design competence. Provide coaching and mentoring for less experienced engineers. Senior engineers coordinate the completion of specialized tasks with ECI's subject matter expert discipline groups such as Distribution Studies, Transmission Studies, Grounding Studies, Protection (relay coordination and settings), Civil Engineering, Communication (SCADA Integration), Transmission \& Distribution Engineering, Environmental Planning, Surveying, Lands/Right\-of\-Way, and Project Management/Controls. **Minimum** **Requirements:** Bachelor of Science or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, 10\+ years' project and design engineering experience, or an acceptable combination of education and experience; excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong organization and planning skills; ability to work in a team environment; commitment to quality and accuracy; and a willingness to meet fast\-paced project schedules. A PE license is preferred. The successful applicant must have an advanced knowledge of p

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