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Project Engineer —

Transmission Substation Construction & Field Engineering Location:

Maple Grove, MN (Hybrid — Tues/Wed/Thurs onsite, Mon/Fri remote)

Travel:

Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota & South Dakota Compensation:

$70-$90/hour (depending on experience)

Type:

Long-Term W2 Consulting Engagement Overview Brooksource is partnering with a leading Upper Midwest utility to hire a Project Engineer supporting a multi-year portfolio of transmission substation construction and grid modernization projects — renewable energy integration, system capacity expansion, digital substation technology, grid automation, and long-term reliability improvements across a five-state region.

Voltage classes:

69kV-345kV, with regional transmission expansion efforts reaching 765kV interconnections. Supports $100M+ capital programs; primarily greenfield construction (not maintenance/upgrades), expected to stay active for several years. What They'll Work On Transmission Expansion & Renewable Interconnections New transmission substation construction Renewable energy interconnection projects Capacity expansion initiatives Large transformer installation programs Transmission system reinforcement projects Long-range transmission planning initiatives Grid Modernization Programs Advanced fiber communication infrastructure Digital substation initiatives

IEC 61850

implementation SCADA and automation enhancements IED deployment Modern grid monitoring/control technologies Protection, Controls & Commissioning Support Construction support for protection and control systems Commissioning readiness reviews Energization preparation Relay installation and coordination support Asset reliability initiatives Regulatory/compliance support

Key Responsibilities Construction Readiness:

Review IFC packages, validate constructability, identify field conflicts pre-mobilization, coordinate resolution of engineering discrepancies

Material Verification & Procurement Support:

Validate BOMs against engineering packages, review equipment requirements/availability, identify procurement gaps, support long-lead equipment coordination

Field Engineering Support:

Regular field visits across the territory, verify installation against design, support construction teams, document site observations, assist with issue resolution/change management

QA/QC:

Reviews throughout execution, verify compliance with drawings/specs, support turnover/punch-list, reduce rework, improve execution consistency

Safety Leadership:

Champion safety culture, participate in safety observations, promote compliance with utility/contractor standards Required Qualifications 10+ years of utility, transmission, substation, or power infrastructure experience Experience supporting high-voltage substation construction Strong understanding of transmission and substation installations Ability to read/interpret physical design drawings, general arrangement drawings, equipment layouts, foundation drawings, structural drawings, and construction specifications Experience supporting construction teams in a field environment Strong QA/QC and constructability review experience Ability to travel frequently throughout the Upper Midwest Valid driver's license Ideal Backgrounds Project Engineer, Senior Field Engineer, Construction Engineer, General Foreman, Superintendent, Construction Manager, Owner's Representative, Utility Construction Coordinator, Commissioning Lead, Substation Supervisor, Transmission Construction Supervisor. Experience with utilities, EPC firms, engineering consultancies, or major electrical contractors highly preferred. Travel Benefits IRS mileage reimbursement at $0.75/mile Hotel accommodations fully reimbursed during project site travel (typically one-night stays — site visits usually run 2 days, not full weeks) Meals reimbursed within approved per diem guidelines Hybrid work based in Maple Grove, MN — onsite Tues/Wed/Thurs, remote Mon/Fri, with some flexibility for appointments on onsite days Field travel considered part of office attendance expectations Travel Details Typical trip: Site visits typically run 2 days / 1 night — roughly 2 hours onsite on day one and a full day onsite on day two, then home.

Territory:

Candidates should be comfortable traveling to at least one of the five states (MN, WI, MI, ND, SD). Projects are staggered, so assignments vary and not every state will apply.

Vehicle:

Personal vehicle is used for travel; no company vehicle is provided.

Onsite schedule on travel weeks:

During weeks spent traveling to an out-of-state project site, the onsite requirement in Maple Grove is 2 days instead of 3.

Ramp-up:

Little to no travel is expected during the first month on the job. EEO Statement Brooksource is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Pay Disclaimer The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law. Benefits & Perks Brooksource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee's needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, and sick time. Paid company holidays are subject to hour requirements and completion of the new hire period (13 weeks). We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Maple Grove, MN 55369

Pay:

$70.00 - $90.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Maple Grove, MN 55369