Substation Engineer

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Substation Engineer Job Description

Support the development of project scopes, schedules, and budgets, and help ensure that all project milestones and financial targets are met. Communicate effectively with project managers, clients, and internal teams to coordinate activities and maintain alignment throughout the project lifecycle. Work independently while also providing guidance, mentorship, and oversight to less‑experienced EITs and Designers. Prepare engineering calculations and technical studies, including grounding analysis, lightning protection, and AC/DC load studies.

Develop equipment specifications for procurement and support factory acceptance testing as needed. Demonstrate a strong understanding of physical substation design, including yard layouts, plans, sections, grounding systems, lightning protection, control building arrangements, interior and exterior raceways, auxiliary AC/DC power systems, and bills of material. Apply knowledge of protection and control design, including panel arrangements, one‑line and three‑line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, equipment wiring, and relay panel wiring.

Coordinate design activities with other internal groups such as Civil/Structural, Networks, and Transmission Line teams to ensure cohesive and integrated project delivery.

• Develop project scopes, schedules, and budgets, ensuring all project milestones and financial targets are met.

• Communicate effectively with project managers, clients, and internal teams to coordinate activities and maintain alignment.

• Provide guidance, mentorship, and oversight to less‑experienced EITs and Designers.

• Prepare engineering calculations and technical studies, including grounding analysis, lightning protection, and AC/DC load studies.

• Develop equipment specifications for procurement and support factory acceptance testing as needed.

• Understand physical substation design, including yard layouts, plans, sections, and grounding systems.

• Apply knowledge of protection and control design, including panel arrangements and wiring diagrams.

• Coordinate design activities with Civil/Structural, Networks, and Transmission Line teams for cohesive project delivery.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• 3+ years of experience in substation projects and design
• Experience performing aspects associated with substation design, including One Line Diagrams, General Arrangements, and Control Schematics
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office and electrical design software

• Experience with substation design for 12kV thru 500kV desired, experience through 765kV is a plus

The office is located in Downtown Chicago, offering beautiful views and close access to public transportation. The work schedule requires a minimum of 3+ days in the office per week for collaboration. The office is currently being renovated for additional space and lobby enhancements.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chicago, IL.

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $46.54/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Chicago,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 6, 2026.

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