NorthPoint Development
Electrical Substation Design Engineer
NorthPoint Development, Kansas City, Kansas, United States, 66115
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This position is available in Kansas City Missouri; St. Louis Missouri; Cincinnati Ohio; Philadelphia Pennsylvania; or Dallas Texas.
NorthPoint is a real estate developer built on entrepreneurial spirit and team empowerment. We are seeking an Electrical Substation Design Engineer to join our growing Power team. This role supports critical infrastructure projects including data centers. The selected candidate will design, review, and vet electrical substation design. This role requires expertise in high‑voltage systems, industry standards, and a focus on safe, efficient, and reliable performance. The selected candidate will also explore behind‑the‑meter generation and interconnection solutions. While primarily office‑based the role includes occasional site visits during construction and may involve coordination with utility providers and local government officials. NorthPoint fosters an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and mentorship guided by core values that shape our culture and decisions.
How We Put You First
A selection of comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
401k with 100% match up to 6% immediately vested upon enrollment
Scholarships and paid professional development
Wellness Spending Account
Cellphone Reimbursement
On‑site gym
Mental Health Reimbursement
Childcare Reimbursement
$2000 annual HRA and HSA contribution
Free catered lunches and fully stocked kitchen
Parental Paid Leave
Flexible Spending Account
Living Generously program with 100% charitable contribution match
What Youll Do
Substation Design Development: Create/review detailed electrical substation designs including one‑line diagrams, schematics, and layouts for high‑voltage (up to 500 kV) and medium‑voltage systems.
Substation Construction Oversight and Commissioning: Establish budgets and schedules; manage consultants and contractors to deliver private substations.
T&D: Capacity planning design ISO/RTO PUCs
Technical Vetting: Review and validate substation designs for compliance with IEEE, NEC, NESC, local utility standards, and customer specifications.
Power System Analysis: Perform load flow, short‑circuit, and coordination studies using software such as ETAP, SKM, or PSS/E to ensure system reliability and safety.
Equipment Specification: Select and specify substation equipment including transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, and protective relays.
Collaboration: Work with internal and external OEMs, project managers, engineering firms, general contractors, legal, and utility providers to integrate substation designs into larger infrastructure projects such as data center campuses.
Site Assessments: Conduct site evaluations to assess power capacity, grid connectivity, and environmental impacts, ensuring alignment with local regulations.
Documentation: Prepare technical reports, specifications, and construction drawings ensuring accuracy and adherence to project timelines.
Risk Mitigation: Identify potential design risks (e.g., grid capacity constraints) and propose solutions to optimize performance and cost‑efficiency.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure designs meet state energy efficiency standards and local zoning requirements as outlined in relevant legislation.
Who You Are
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field; Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred but not required.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical substation design with a focus on high‑voltage systems (69‑kV to 500‑kV).
Proficiency in design software (e.g., AutoCAD, MicroStation, Revit) and power system analysis tools (e.g., ETAP, SKM).
Knowledge of protective relay systems, SCADA, and substation automation.
Familiarity with various federal, state, and county infrastructure requirements.
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills; ability to work in a fast‑paced collaborative environment.
Experience with data center power infrastructure including 300‑MW substation designs is preferred.
Familiarity with renewable energy integration and grid modernization is preferred.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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This position is available in Kansas City Missouri; St. Louis Missouri; Cincinnati Ohio; Philadelphia Pennsylvania; or Dallas Texas.
NorthPoint is a real estate developer built on entrepreneurial spirit and team empowerment. We are seeking an Electrical Substation Design Engineer to join our growing Power team. This role supports critical infrastructure projects including data centers. The selected candidate will design, review, and vet electrical substation design. This role requires expertise in high‑voltage systems, industry standards, and a focus on safe, efficient, and reliable performance. The selected candidate will also explore behind‑the‑meter generation and interconnection solutions. While primarily office‑based the role includes occasional site visits during construction and may involve coordination with utility providers and local government officials. NorthPoint fosters an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and mentorship guided by core values that shape our culture and decisions.
How We Put You First
A selection of comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
401k with 100% match up to 6% immediately vested upon enrollment
Scholarships and paid professional development
Wellness Spending Account
Cellphone Reimbursement
On‑site gym
Mental Health Reimbursement
Childcare Reimbursement
$2000 annual HRA and HSA contribution
Free catered lunches and fully stocked kitchen
Parental Paid Leave
Flexible Spending Account
Living Generously program with 100% charitable contribution match
What Youll Do
Substation Design Development: Create/review detailed electrical substation designs including one‑line diagrams, schematics, and layouts for high‑voltage (up to 500 kV) and medium‑voltage systems.
Substation Construction Oversight and Commissioning: Establish budgets and schedules; manage consultants and contractors to deliver private substations.
T&D: Capacity planning design ISO/RTO PUCs
Technical Vetting: Review and validate substation designs for compliance with IEEE, NEC, NESC, local utility standards, and customer specifications.
Power System Analysis: Perform load flow, short‑circuit, and coordination studies using software such as ETAP, SKM, or PSS/E to ensure system reliability and safety.
Equipment Specification: Select and specify substation equipment including transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, and protective relays.
Collaboration: Work with internal and external OEMs, project managers, engineering firms, general contractors, legal, and utility providers to integrate substation designs into larger infrastructure projects such as data center campuses.
Site Assessments: Conduct site evaluations to assess power capacity, grid connectivity, and environmental impacts, ensuring alignment with local regulations.
Documentation: Prepare technical reports, specifications, and construction drawings ensuring accuracy and adherence to project timelines.
Risk Mitigation: Identify potential design risks (e.g., grid capacity constraints) and propose solutions to optimize performance and cost‑efficiency.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure designs meet state energy efficiency standards and local zoning requirements as outlined in relevant legislation.
Who You Are
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field; Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred but not required.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical substation design with a focus on high‑voltage systems (69‑kV to 500‑kV).
Proficiency in design software (e.g., AutoCAD, MicroStation, Revit) and power system analysis tools (e.g., ETAP, SKM).
Knowledge of protective relay systems, SCADA, and substation automation.
Familiarity with various federal, state, and county infrastructure requirements.
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills; ability to work in a fast‑paced collaborative environment.
Experience with data center power infrastructure including 300‑MW substation designs is preferred.
Familiarity with renewable energy integration and grid modernization is preferred.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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