Job Description

RCS Staffing has an immediate need for a Physical Substation Engineer in Denver, CO. This is a full-time direct-hire Hybrid/Remote assignment with our client. This position offers a competitive package including excellent benefits, holiday pay, 401(k) 4% match and comprehensive health benefits.

Overview of YOUR role as a Physical Substation Engineer

As a Physical Substation Engineer, you will perform detailed design and analysis for high voltage substations up to 500kV. You will lead design efforts with minimal supervision, manage design budgets and schedules, and coordinate with other disciplines to deliver comprehensive substation designs. This role requires a mid-level engineer with strong technical expertise who can work directly with clients and demonstrate proficiency across multiple project phases.

As a Physical Substation Engineer YOU will:

· Design high voltage substations including single line diagrams, general arrangements, and detailed elevations
· Create assembly details, bills of materials, and installation specifications
· Perform electrical system studies and analysis using industry software
· Coordinate with other disciplines and manage design budgets and schedules
· Conduct site visits for data gathering and verify as-built conditions
· Perform design calculations including equipment sizing, conductor analysis, and grounding design
· Prepare material procurement and construction specifications
· Support Factory Acceptance testing and review shop drawings for compliance
· Provide field support during construction and commissioning
· Mentor junior engineers and design staff
· Generate engineering fee estimates and support client proposals

YOU are the ideal Physical Substation Engineer candidate if you have:

· Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited university (required)
· 5+ years of substation physical design experience (required)
· Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire (required)
· Experience working directly with clients on design projects
· Ability to manage design budgets and schedules
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Legal authorization to work in the United States (required)
· Experience with design software (AutoCAD, Inventor, Revit, MicroStation, Bluebeam)
· Proficiency with electrical analysis software (ASPEN, ETAP, SKM, PSS/E preferred)

It's a BONUS if you have:

· Client-facing proposal and marketing support experience
· Site visit and field commissioning experience
· Knowledge of NERC, IEEE, and NESC standards
· Substation control and protection system experience
· Experience with large complex substation projects
· Advanced technical writing and specification skills

About Our CLIENT

Our client is a leading engineering firm specializing in substation design and electrical infrastructure projects. They are committed to delivering high-quality substation designs for utility and industrial clients. With a focus on technical excellence, client relationships, and professional development, they provide a hybrid work environment where substation engineers can lead meaningful infrastructure projects.

Who WE Are

RCS Staffing is a certified Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) specializing in the recruitment of professionals for best-of-class companies throughout the United States. Since 1994, RCS recruits top talent for direct hire, temp-to-perm and contract staffing positions and provides customized payroll services. Our Recruiting Specialties consist of all Engineering Disciplines, Project Management, Project Controls, Information Technology, Energy Efficiency and Business Professionals.

RCS is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. RCS recruits, hires, and promotes for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, genetic information or age. All terms and conditions of employment such as compensation, benefits, work assignment, availability of facilities and privileges of employment are administered on the same basis of equality.