Physical Substation Engineer
Stanley Consultants
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Denver, CO · $107k–$139k a year · Posted November 6, 2026
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About the job
Stanley Consultants is an award-winning and industry-leading global consulting engineering firm, with an unmatched commitment to culture, values, and ethics. We are dedicated to client experience and solve the most complex challenges to create a sustainable, connected, and enriched world for all. As the world changes, Stanley strategically evolves with it, integrating the latest technology, innovation, and resiliency practices.
With over a century of experience serving the energy, federal government, transportation, and water sectors, we have helped improve lives and shape the infrastructure systems that connect us. As an employee-owned organization with a People First approach, we stand apart from other engineering consulting and services firms. At Stanley, your voice counts, your growth matters, and your success is our success.
Stanley Consultants offers flexible work options, competitive pay and great benefits, a strong sense of community, and the chance to build a meaningful, long-term career!
What You Will Be Doing:
Detailed physical design for high voltage substations including creating or modifying:
Single line diagrams and general arrangements
Detailed Elevations and section views
Assembly and installation details
Detailed bills of materials, bid units and material counts
Electrical system studies and analysis software (ASPEN, ETAP, SKM, PSS/E, PSLF, CDEGS, WinIGS) experience preferred but not required
Familiar with typical design software and tools (Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Inventor, Revit, Microstation) experience preferred but not required
Coordination with other disciplines as needed
Performing site visits for data gathering and asbuilts
Writing material procurement and construction specifications & evaluating contractor bids
Factory Acceptance, Witness testing and Reviewing shop drawings for Spec / Design conformance
Reviews client equipment and design specs and confirms conformance with industry standards and best practices.
Performs typical calculations such as equipment and conductor sizing, rigid bus strength, insulation coordination, grounding and lightning protection
Generating engineering fee estimates
Providing field support during construction and commissioning
Mentors and teaches less experienced engineers and design staff
Occasional overnight travel may be required for client meetings and or site visits
Required Qualifications:
BS from an ABET accredited University
5+ years of substation physical design experience
Experience working directly with clients, supporting marketing proposals/efforts preferred
Experience managing a design budget and schedule preferred
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must be able to work legally in the United States for any length of time
PE license required, ability to obtain PE required within 6 mos. of hire
Work-Life BalanceWe realize there’s more to life than just work. We help you meet the demands of work, family and personal life through several flexible options.
What we offer: Member-Owned. Member-ownership is at the heart of our culture, aligning client satisfaction, company performance, and personal reward. Paid Time Away. Stanley Consultants offers numerous paid holidays, generous paid time off (PTO), parental leave, and professional development leave. Health Insurance. We provide a comprehensive insurance package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, Doctor On Demand, wellness reimbursement, and mental health resources. Financial Health. We offer life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, identity theft protection, and many other benefits. Professional Growth. When your skills grow, so do we, which is why we offer tuition assistance, professional society membership, and more. Financial Rewards. We share our prosperity with members through company stock ownership, a generous 401K match, incentive compensation, and profit-sharing contributions to retirement 401K plans. Click Here: A Great Place To Work
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