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Substation Engineer

United States, Chicago Employment contract 80000.00 - 125000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted May 05, 2026
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KDM Engineering is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Substation Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you will support the engineering, design, and implementation of substation projects within the Transmission & Distribution (T&D) sector. This position offers hands-on project involvement, technical growth, and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful infrastructure projects within the power industry.

Job Responsibility

  • Perform substation protection and control design including panel arrangements, one lines/single lines, three lines, AC schematics, DC schematics, equipment wiring and relay panel wiring
  • Perform substation physical design including yard layout plans, sections and details
  • grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, interior and exterior raceways, auxiliary AC/DC power systems, and associated bills of material
  • Performing or overseeing quality review of above facets of substation design
  • Preparing equipment specifications
  • Perform field inspections and compliance documentation
  • Coordination with Transmission and Distribution clients, subcontractors, and other external stakeholders
  • Work closely with the Project Team to ensure deliverables and services are being provided to client's satisfaction and that projects are following internal QA/QC guidelines

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program
  • Minimum 3 - 5 years of experience in T&D engineering/design
  • Proficient in the use of basic computer software required for project management (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
  • Must be willing to comply with all pre-employment screening, including but not limited to, drug testing, reference verification, education and employment verification, and background screening
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
  • Valid Driver's License and willingness to travel to project sites as needed

What we offer

  • Positive team environment
  • Competitive salaries
  • Flexible schedules
  • Growth opportunities
  • Training and professional development
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Life, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurances
  • Paid time-off
  • Paid holidays
  • Volunteer leave
  • HAS and HRA
  • Transit program
  • Sabbatical leave
  • Parental and maternity leave
  • Supportive management
  • Professional development assistance
  • Employee discounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • team-building outings
  • Laidback office culture, including pool table, arcade games, and happy hour
  • Meditation space, nap room, and nursing mothers' room

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