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

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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

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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

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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

New

Engineer Supervisor - Substation

LUZCO Technologies is expanding its proven substation engineering model into the...

Location

United States , Rochester

Salary:

110000.00 - 154000.00 USD / Year

LUZCO Technologies

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field
5–7 years of utility substation design experience, including both Physical and Protection & Control scopes
PE license strongly preferred
Experience with Avangrid or other Northeast utilities is a plus
Proven leadership experience, including mentoring and team development
Strong understanding of utility standards and codes (NESC, NEC, IEEE, etc.)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal and external teams
Willingness to travel as needed for fieldwork and client engagement

Job Responsibility

Perform and review detailed substation designs, covering both Physical and Protection & Control disciplines
Build, onboard, and mentor a Rochester-based team of engineers and designers
Serve as the local technical lead and primary contact for Northeast substation clients
Establish and maintain trusted client relationships, ensuring open communication and continuous feedback
Support business development by identifying and pursuing new opportunities in the region
Deliver complete, accurate, and code-compliant substation design packages
Conduct field walkdowns and assist with site-related design tasks as needed
Review drawings and calculations for technical accuracy and consistency
Implement internal standards, tools, and processes refined through years of successful project delivery

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 included
Tuition reimbursement for school or certifications
Paid time off for community involvement
Weekly staff meetings with lunch
Fully stocked kitchen

Fulltime

New

Senior Physical Substation Engineer

Senior-level, execution-focused role ideal for someone ready to take ownership a...

Location

United States , St. Louis

Salary:

Not provided

LUZCO Technologies

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering
PE license preferred, or ability to obtain within one year of hire
At least 8 years of experience in physical substation design, with a track record of leading full design efforts and working directly with clients
Proficiency in Bluebeam Revu for design collaboration
Strong understanding of NESC, IEEE, NEC, and utility standards
Proven ability to manage scope independently and deliver high-quality, constructible designs on time

Job Responsibility

Lead the design of high-voltage substations, including layouts, equipment plans, grounding, conduit routing, and cable schedules
Own design packages from concept through IFC, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and constructability
Use Bluebeam Revu to create and review markups, working closely with drafting teams to maintain high standards
Collaborate with internal teams (Protection & Control, Drafting, Project Management) to align efforts and meet deadlines
Act as a technical resource, troubleshooting issues, performing QA/QC, and supporting junior engineers
Interface directly with utility clients to clarify scope, resolve design challenges, and build strong relationships
Contribute to project scoping, estimating, and proposal development as needed
Travel up to 25% may be required
Step in to support other roles or responsibilities when needed

What we offer

Top-notch medical, dental, and vision insurance
401k match
Paid time off
Fun employee recognition platform
Life-friendly culture
PTO and Holidays
Tuition reimbursement for school or certifications
Paid time off to get involved in your community
Weekly staff meetings (lunch included)
Fully stocked kitchen

Fulltime

Substation Physical Designer

Primera Engineers

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

Category:
IT - Administration

Contract Type:
Not provided

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Job Posted:
January 02, 2026

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