Substation Electrical Engineer

Title :

Substation Engineer Location :

Downers Grove, IL Hire Type :

Direct Hire Compensation :

$135,000

Bonus/ Incentives/ Stock Options:

ESOP, Tuition Reimbursement, Sabbatical every 5 years Must have

Skill Set :

High Voltage Substation Design Experience Overview:

A DAY IN THE LIFE

• Develop, review and approve engineering deliverables including: single-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, one-line drawings, bus arrangements, grounding systems, conduit/cable layouts, control house layouts, bus supports, equipment foundations.
• Perform electrical calculations and studies (e.g., short circuit/current interrupting, bus loading, conductor sizing, voltage drop, grounding/ground-grid analysis).
• Create or review specifications, data sheets, technical submittals for major substation equipment (transformers, switchgear, breakers, disconnects, bus duct, control/relay panels, cable tray).
• Coordinate with procurement to evaluate vendor submittals, ensure compliance with specification, respond to technical RFI's and clarifications.
• Interface with construction and commissioning teams: review contractor drawings, monitor field installation, support construction design changes, provide technical resolution of field issues and construction deviations.
• Ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards (IEEE, ANSI, NESC/NEC, applicable local utility/authority standards), and company QA/QC processes.
• Provide design support through construction & commissioning phases: attend factory acceptance tests (FATs), witness installation, support energization, assist in commissioning/verification.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (civil/structural, protection & control, project management, site construction) to ensure coordinated design and execution.
• Support change-order review, cost estimating, constructability review, risk identification in the design scope.
• Mentor junior engineers/drafters (at more senior levels), provide quality reviews of drawings/calculations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or related discipline) from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 5-10 years of substation design / engineering experience (transmission or utility scale) OR comparable heavy-commercial construction related background.
• Strong working knowledge of substation design practices for high voltage equipment, bus systems, grounding, control/relay, station service, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, produce single-line, three-line, schematic, and layout drawings.
• Experience preparing technical specifications and vendor data review.
• Proficiency with design tools and software (e.g., AutoCAD, MicroStation, ETAP, SKM, Mathcad, or other power-system calculation tools).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to collaborate across design, procurement, and construction teams.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required (e.g., 10-30%).
• Familiarity with engineering deliverables in a GC setting (i.

e., design-build or EPC support) is a plus. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.