The Big Picture
We are looking for a
Subject Matter Expert – Substation Design
to lead and build the Substation Design team from scratch while ensuring technical excellence and innovation. This role requires deep expertise in substation engineering and a strong ability to mentor, develop processes, and drive strategic growth in the domain. As a technical leader, you will be responsible for establishing design frameworks, ensuring compliance with global standards, and enabling a scalable and high-performing engineering team.
What you can expect as Subject Matter Expert at Illumine-i:
Lead & Develop
: You’ll establish, mentor, and grow a high-performing Substation Design team.
Own Design Strategy
: You’ll define and execute end-to-end substation design processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Technical Oversight
: You’ll guide the team in the design of substations, including layouts, protection systems, and interconnection studies.
Standards & Compliance
: You’ll ensure adherence to IEEE, IEC, NEC, IS, and other relevant standards for utility-scale substation design.
Innovation & Optimization
: You’ll identify and implement best practices to enhance design efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and safety.
Feasibility & Technical Reviews
: You’ll lead feasibility studies, technical evaluations, and risk assessments.
Proposal & RFP Support
: You’ll assist in proposal writing, bid preparation, and responding to RFPs.
Technology Implementation
: You’ll guide the team in using design tools such as AutoCAD, ETAP, PSCAD, PVsyst, and other industry-specific software.
Essential Qualifications include:
Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
5-10+ years of experience in substation design and utility-scale power systems.
Strong expertise in substation layouts, SLDs, relay protection schemes, and electrical system studies (load flow, short circuit, arc flash, etc.).
In-depth knowledge of GIS, AIS, HV & EHV equipment selection.
Hands-on experience with substation automation, SCADA integration, and grid interconnection requirements.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, ETAP, PSCAD, or other relevant design software.
Familiarity with North American and international grid codes & standards.
Strong leadership and mentoring abilities to build a team from the ground up.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment.
Great to have:
Experience working on North American utility projects.
Exposure to BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems
)
integration in substations.
