Substation Physical Designer Job at Primera Engineers (Chicago, Illinois)

Electrical Design Engineer

The Electrical Design Engineer (LV/MV) will design and develop protection and co...

Location

United Kingdom , Colchester

Salary:

35000.00 - 50000.00 GBP / Year

Hedera Hiring Ltd

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A minimum of HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Physics
Incorporated Engineer/member of the IET/Chartered Engineer
Experience in design and planning of DNO/IDNO network for 11kV 33kV and 66kV or higher

Job Responsibility

Design and develop protection and control schemes for LV/MV and EHV substations
Produce and maintain accurate main connection and protection drawings
Calculate protection settings
Perform cable calculations for voltages up to 66 kV
Provide design expertise for substations at various voltage levels
Conduct and analyse power system studies such as load flow and short-circuit studies
Ensure all designs comply with relevant regulations and standards

Electrical Design Engineer (HV)

The Electrical Design Engineer (HV) will design and develop protection and contr...

Location

United Kingdom , Colchester

Salary:

55000.00 - 75000.00 GBP / Year

Hedera Hiring Ltd

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A minimum of HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Physics
Incorporated Engineer/member of the IET/Chartered Engineer
Experience in design and planning of DNO/IDNO network for 33kV to 132kV or higher

Job Responsibility

Design and develop protection and control schemes for HV and EHV substations
Produce and maintain accurate main connection and protection drawings
Calculate protection settings
Perform cable calculations for voltages up to 132 kV
Provide design expertise for substations at various voltage levels
Conduct and analyse power system studies such as load flow and short-circuit studies
Ensure all designs comply with relevant regulations and standards

Senior Electrical Engineer – Substation Physical Design

Full-service electrical, civil, and structural engineering services to support e...

Location

United States

Salary:

90000.00 - 180000.00 USD / Year

Primera Engineers

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
Professional engineer (PE) license
At least 8 years of experience
Familiarity with general arrangement, electrical equipment plans, elevation and section views, equipment cable trays, cable design, conduit fill calculations, and rigid bus calculations
Experience in substation design is a must
Comprehend the power delivery design process
Understand substation physical and electrical layouts
Possess a strong knowledge of industry codes and standards
Ability to interface and collaborate effectively with clients, management and other team members
Strong organization and communication skills

Job Responsibility

Perform detailed design of new substation layouts
Create design documents, technical specifications, and drawings for new substation projects including electrical plans, schematics, bills of materials, and equipment specifications
Prepare substation design calculations including grounding, DC loading, AC Aux power loading, bus sizing, lighting and cable sizing
Ensure adherence to client and industry standards
Apply clients’ standards, guidelines, specifications, practices and procedures or appropriate industry standards in preparing design drawings
Understand NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE, and ANSI standards
Communicate and coordinate project activities with project engineers, designers, and customer representatives

What we offer

401K match
Employee stock ownership
Gym and transit subsidies
Paid volunteer time off
Parental leave
Continuing education reimbursement
Flexible work scheduling
Colleagues that appreciate differences in people, perspectives, cultures, and ideas
Employee-led committees focused on offering engaging social, wellness and community service activities

Fulltime

Electrical Designer – Substation

LUZCO Technologies is seeking a Substation Designer 2 to join our growing Substa...

Location

United States , St. Louis

Salary:

Not provided

LUZCO Technologies

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of direct experience in physical substation design
Proven ability to complete design tasks independently with limited guidance
Strong understanding of substation components, layout principles, and design practices
High school diploma or equivalent required
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment

Job Responsibility

Create and develop physical substation design packages, including layout plans, sections, details, wiring diagrams, and supporting documentation
Interpret engineering input, specifications, and standards to complete design tasks accurately and efficiently
Work closely with engineers and project leads to ensure designs align with scope, timelines, and quality expectations
Maintain organized and up-to-date design documentation in accordance with LUZCO’s internal standards
Contribute to the upkeep and refinement of standard design templates and libraries as needed

What we offer

Top-notch medical, dental, and vision insurance
401k match
Paid time off
Fun employee recognition platform
Life-friendly culture with flexible routine
PTO and Holidays
Tuition reimbursement for school or certifications
Paid time off for community involvement
Weekly staff meetings with lunch
Fully stocked kitchen

Fulltime

Substation Lead

Contribute your expertise, skills, and experience as a Substation Lead by joinin...

Location

United States , Chicago

Salary:

Not provided

KDM Engineering

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program
Minimum 5 years of experience in T&D engineering/design, including at least 1 year leading or managing engineering/design teams
Must have ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of project-related matters
Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
Must demonstrate creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in anticipating and solving problems
The ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead, and manage change
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
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Possess a valid Driver’s License

Job Responsibility

Supervision and coordination of engineering teams
Train and develop junior engineers, designers and drafters
Perform substation protection and control design
Perform substation physical design
Performing or overseeing quality review of above facets of substation design
Preparing equipment specifications
Providing support for our clients during construction
Perform field inspections and compliance documentation
Responsible for overall project, project planning, scheduling, resource management, budgeting, as well as establishing and meeting critical project objectives
Coordination with Transmission and Distribution clients, subcontractors, and other external stakeholders

What we offer

Competitive Base Salary
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Company Paid Holidays
Great Work-Life Balance
Fun and Flexible Work Environment
Organization with People-First Mentality
Dynamic Leadership Team
Positive team environment
Competitive salaries
Flexible schedules

Fulltime

Senior Product Expert - Substation & Grounding

Bentley is creating a new purpose built intelligent substation design applicatio...

Location

United States , Portland; Philadelphia

Salary:

Not provided

Bentley Systems

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

6+ years of experience with substation design technical process and details in a consulting or utility environment, or equivalent
Strong experience with substation electrical schematic / wiring / protection & control design & construction
Strong experience with substation grounding system design and analysis. XGSLab experience is preferred.
Experience with substation physical design & construction
Experience with utility EMF studies a plus
You obsess over priorities, creating impact, and constantly test them against strategy and goals.
Fantastic communication skills and interpersonal savvy. You can communicate with executive leadership as well as you can with engineers.
You are likely to have a technical education, such as an undergrad or masters degree in electrical engineering, or you have equivalent proven work experience.
A professional engineering (PE) license is a plus
This role will require occasional travel and time zone management as part of a global team.

Job Responsibility

Manage and collaborate on product strategy, roadmap, and execution for substation products and partnerships
Be at the intersection of technology, people, and business - coordinating product strategy, integrations, dependencies, development, and business relationships
Work with engineering/development to design, develop, and launch
Organize and derive market trends from internal and external research, customer feedback, and broad market input to improve and build new features and products
Facilitate alignment for a diverging set of inputs and people to converge on strong, bought-in decisions
Be involved in all stages of product lifecycle
Engage the industry as a Bentley representative and technical expert
Build and manage the product backlog with the cross-functional team
Define, monitor, and analyze metrics for product functionalities and feed learnings back into product development process
Support the Product Marketing team to deliver product positioning and content

What we offer

A great Team and culture – please see our Recruitment Video.
An exciting career as an integral part of a world-leading software company providing solutions for architecture, engineering, and construction.
Competitive Salary and benefits.
The opportunity to work within a global and diversely international team.
A supportive and collaborative environment.
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Substation Engineering Manager

Manager role within the Utilities division providing full-service electrical, ci...

Location

United States

Salary:

120000.00 - 160000.00 USD / Year

Primera Engineers

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s in electrical engineering
At least 15 years of experience with 4 years of relevant experience in a supervisory capacity or responsible-in-charge
PE is a must
PMP is preferred but not required
Knowledge of utility industry standards and practices to include NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE, and ANSI
Advanced knowledge of substation design practices related to physical and/or protection and control design development and relevant supporting calculations
Experienced with key considerations for substation design including physical layouts and details, one lines, schematics, and wiring diagrams
Advanced knowledge of industry standard practices and loss prevention practices
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project
Strong communicator and mentor with excellent team skills

Job Responsibility

Manage department resources and serve as a mentor to staff
Lead substation design on large/complex projects and perform quality reviews
Review/supervise calculations, drawings, specifications, and perform condition assessments and feasibility studies
Manage substation group utilization and effective multiplier
Assist in proposal preparation and marketing efforts, and attend client meetings
Prioritize work and priorities for a team
Coordinate and conduct professional training and development of staff, evaluate work performance, and conduct department meetings
Assist the substation department manager in recruitment of new employees, and in business development efforts

What we offer

401K match and employee stock ownership
Gym and transit subsidies
Paid volunteer time off
Parental leave
Continuing education reimbursement
Flexible work scheduling
Colleagues that appreciate differences in people, perspectives, cultures, and ideas
Employee-led committees focused on offering engaging social, wellness and community service activities

Fulltime

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Senior Substation Electrical Engineer

Our client, a major EPC company, is looking for a Senior Substation Electrical E...

Location

United States , Reading

Salary:

Not provided

Airswift Sweden

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
8 or more years of experience in substation design
Experience with power system modeling and analysis tools (e.g., ETAP, CYME, SKM)
Sound knowledge of the fundamental requirements of electrical engineering
Sound knowledge of applicable local and international standards and statutory and regulatory requirements
Competent use of relevant software such as MS Office Suite
Substantial technical and practical experience in electrical engineering in the same or similar industry including experience in working in multi-disciplinary projects and teams
Experience in estimating project costs and writing proposal content
Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
Ability to travel to job sites to perform site walkdown

Job Responsibility

Provide engineering support for the design of substation facilities for 69kV and above
Perform substation physical design including overall engineering and analysis for new switchyards and substations, additions and modifications
Preparation of specifications and provide procurement support
Preparation of engineering drawings including layout and general arrangements for all major equipment and structures
Perform auxiliary electrical power system studies including load flow, short circuit, voltage drop, protection and coordination, ampacity, and battery sizing studies
Perform substation grounding calculations and studies, lightning protection and insulation coordination, lighting, bus calculations, transformer and bus sizing calculations, fault calculations, and AC and DC auxiliary system sizing calculations
Perform proposal preparation, proposal estimates, and provide input to scope documents and client presentations
Work in a team-oriented environment with ability to work independently or as part of a group
Responsible for the quality assurance of the documents to the applicable client standards
Commitment to customer service and ability to work independently on more varied and complex tasks

Substation Physical Designer

Primera Engineers

Location:
United States , Chicago, Illinois ▼
Lisle, Illinois

Category:
IT - Administration

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Job Posted:
January 02, 2026

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