Substation Electrical Engineer I

About the Role

Bowman has an opportunity for a Substation Electrical Engineer to join our team in Raleigh, NC. This role performs and supports the design, engineering, and technical evaluation of substations and substation-related systems under the guidance of senior engineers. It applies foundational engineering principles to routine and moderately complex tasks, ensures compliance with applicable standards, and contributes to the safe, reliable, and cost-effective delivery of substation infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Support substation engineering projects under the direction of senior engineers and project leads.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to support the coordination and integration of substation designs.
• Participate in technical reviews and knowledge-sharing activities to build professional and technical skills.
• Perform detailed engineering design tasks for substations, including new builds, expansions, and upgrades, with guidance as needed.
• Interpret and apply applicable industry standards (e.g., IEEE, ANSI, NESC) and company specifications under supervision.
• Assist with project planning activities, including preparation of scopes of work, engineering estimates, and schedules.
• Participate in design reviews, hazard analyses, and constructability reviews as a contributing team member.
• Coordinate assigned engineering deliverables with procurement, construction, and commissioning teams.
• Support compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements in all designs.
• Prepare substation physical and/or electrical design deliverables, which may include:
• One-line and three-line diagrams
• AC/DC schematics
• General arrangement and detail drawings
• Protection and control drawings
• Equipment specifications and bills of material
• Grounding, conduit, bus, and equipment foundation designs
• Perform engineering calculations (e.g., AC/DC loading, grounding, conductor clearances) with review by senior engineers.
• Review vendor drawings and technical data for conformance with project requirements.
• Support field activities during construction, testing, and commissioning by assisting with issue resolution as directed.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and engineering records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Entry level position. Any experience in substation engineering, power delivery, or related utility engineering work is a plus.
• Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) preferred; progression toward Professional Engineer (PE) licensure encouraged.
• Working knowledge of substation equipment (breakers, transformers, relays, structures, grounding).
• Familiarity with power system analysis tools and drafting/design software (e.g., AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar).
• Proficiency in standard office software (Microsoft Office).

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Primarily indoor professional office environment.
• Partially outdoor work environment which may include adverse weather conditions, varying temperatures, excessive noise, and/or potential hazards.
• Mobility around a job/construction site to include walking, bending, crawling, climbing, squatting, or kneeling and wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Primarily local travel during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be required.
• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.