Senior Engineer II - Substation

Position Overview

Provides comprehensive engineering design services for substation facilities, ensuring projects are constructed on schedule and within committed resource allocations. This role leads functional teams, provides technical oversight on all project phases, and assists with internal training for engineers and technicians while collaborating closely with managers and principal engineers on higher-level projects.

Join NV Energy, one of the premier energy companies in the West, serving over 1.3 million customers throughout Nevada. We celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion and are a proud equal opportunity employer.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop economical, technically feasible, and reliable substation physical and control designs with minimal supervision.
• Provide technical management for multiple substation projects, coordinating with external consulting firms and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure quality control through construction support, including job site inspections and coordination with construction forces.
• Coordinate and communicate with other departments to complete procurement tasks and solve non-standard design issues.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates for budgeting and contribute to detailed project scheduling and progress tracking.
• Adhere to applicable policies, codes, and regulations at all stages of the project.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution. Must have 8 years of industry experience as a practicing engineer with a Professional Engineer (PE) license, or 10+ years if not licensed.
• Demonstrated knowledge of substation/control engineering principles and other engineering disciplines.
• Solid experience in cost control, budgeting, finance, and cost analysis.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with company personnel, customers, and regulatory agencies.
• Proven leadership, multi-tasking, research, project management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in using PCs, word processing, spreadsheets, and database software.
• Ability to work in a general office environment with occasional field supervision.