Substation Electrical Engineer III, Substations

Short Description Bowman has an opportunity for a Substation Electrical Engineer III, Substations to join our team remotely.     At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients. Purpose Provides advanced engineering expertise for the planning, design, and execution of substation projects. This role leads complex and high‑impact engineering efforts, applies seasoned technical judgment, and ensures substation designs are safe, compliant, constructible, and aligned with company standards and long‑term system strategy. Responsibilities Leadership and Direction Serve as a lead technical engineer on substation projects of high complexity, scope, or risk. Provide technical mentorship and guidance to Substation Design Engineers. Act as an engineering point of contact for cross‑functional teams, contractors, and external engineering firms. Influence engineering standards, best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.   At the Operational and Company Level Lead engineering execution for new substations, major expansions, and system upgrades. Review and approve substation design packages, calculations, and specifications. Interpret and apply industry standards and codes (IEEE, ANSI, NESC, NEC) and internal design criteria. Support capital planning efforts through technical input, feasibility studies, and cost/schedule estimates. Participate in design reviews, safety risk assessments, and constructability evaluations. Coordinate engineering deliverables with Protection & Control, Transmission Line, Civil, Environmental, Construction, and Operations teams. Provide engineering support for outages, energized work planning, and emergency restoration as needed.   Do the Work Develop and review advanced substation engineering deliverables, including: One‑line, three‑line, and AC/DC schematics General arrangement and equipment layout drawings Grounding system designs and c