Staff Electrical Engineer - Substation (Great Lakes Region)

About the role

The Staff Substation Engineer will work under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer to develop design deliverables for new and modified high-voltage (13kV to 765kV) electrical power substation projects. The role involves working with the project team through the design and construction process, adapting engineering plans according to budget constraints, design factors, or client needs. The position supports substation projects from the conceptual phase through completion.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and develops substation design packages, including physical arrangement above and below grade, protective relaying and control, electrical studies such as grounding and lightning analysis, and lighting and security.
• Develops substation calculations, including insulation, AC station service, DC systems and battery sizing, voltage drop, cable sizing, and conduit fill.
• Prepares design sketches, cost estimates, equipment specifications, bill of materials, and other required deliverables.
• Applies intermediate knowledge of IEEE, NESC, and other industry and utility standards, guides, specifications and procedures.
• Supports field inspections for substation facilities on public and private utility systems.
• Researches and compiles project-related data as required by the project managers.
• Supports client presentations, reports, and visualizations to demonstrate technical results and project status.
• Identifies, communicates and supports the resolution of issues on projects as needed.
• Works with the project manager to support the project schedule and meet deadlines.
• Works closely with the project team to ensure deliverables and services are being provided to the client’s satisfaction and that projects are following internal QA/QC guidelines.
• Performs design quality reviews.
• Supports the preparation of proposals and client presentations during the proposal process.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program and 3 years of substation engineering experience, consulting preferred required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology or related degree from an ABET-accredited program and successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam 3 years of substation engineering experience, consulting preferred required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Desire to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Capable of applying diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices to broad areas of assignments.
• Capable of devising new approaches to problems encountered.

Skills

Engineers in Training-EIT Certification preferred.

Pay

$110,000.00 - $170,000.00 yearly

Benefits

The extensive benefits package includes insurance, disability, time off, wellness programs, and participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.

Primary Location

US-IL-Chicago

Other Locations

• US-KY-Lexington
• US-PA-Pittsburgh

Schedule

Full-time

Travel

Yes, 10% of the Time

Req ID

261023

Job Hire Type

Experienced

#T&D

N/A

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

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Job Title

Staff Substation Engineer