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Electrical Substation Design EngineerNorthPoint Development LLC • Cincinnati, OH, US
Electrical Substation Design Engineer

Electrical Substation Design Engineer

NorthPoint Development LLC • Cincinnati, OH, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Curious about a career with NorthPoint ?

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’re 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.

“We truly believe, and I’m convinced, we have some pretty incredible assets. But those assets have all come from our people.” - Nathaniel Hagedorn | CEO.

How We Put You First

At NorthPoint Development we ask a lot of our employees, which is why we give so much in return. In addition to your competitive salary, we offer market-leading benefits and perks :

  • 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
  • $2,000 annual HRA and HSA contribution
  • Free catered lunches + fully stocked kitchen
  • Parental Paid Leave
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Living Generously program with 100% charitable contribution match

What You’ll 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 like 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 states 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 (69kV–500kV).
  • 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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