Electrical Substation Design Engineer — New Grad

Socket.dev; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k match

Paid time off

Student loan assistance

Employee recognition

Flexible schedule

Dog-friendly office

Job summary

LUZCO in St. Louis is excited to welcome a new graduate Electrical Engineer to join our substation engineering team.

This role is ideal for May 2026 Electrical Engineering graduates who are looking to launch their career in power and substation design with hands-on experience, mentorship, and real project exposure. What you'll do includes assisting with substation designs, equipment layouts, grounding, raceways, and auxiliary power systems, plus collaboration across disciplines and field

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• FE exam preferred but not required.
• Coursework or familiarity with power systems, substations, or electrical design is a plus.
• Exposure to NEC, NESC, IEEE, NEMA, and ANSI is beneficial.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a desire to learn and grow.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid driver's license with ability to travel to project sites.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Excel is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing and modifying physical substation designs, including equipment layouts, plan and section views, elevations, and electrical details for high-voltage substations (32.4-230kV).
• Support the layout of major substation equipment, including power transformers, circuit breakers, disconnect switches, instrument transformers, surge arresters, and bus systems.
• Assist with substation grounding designs, including ground grids, equipment grounding, and grounding connections.
• Assist with developing rigid and strain bus layouts, conductor arrangements, and associated clearances.
• Support the design and layout of substation structures, foundations, steel, and equipment supports.
• Assist with developing raceway layouts, including conduit, cable tray, and trench systems.
• Support the layout and design of auxiliary AC and DC power systems.
• Prepare and update bills of materials, equipment lists, and other engineering and construction documentation.

Skills

Power systems

Substations

Electrical design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

FE exam (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Excel

Job description

LUZCO in St. Louis is excited to welcome a new graduate Electrical Engineer to join our substation engineering team.

This role is ideal for May 2026 Electrical Engineering graduates who are looking to launch their career in power and substation design with hands-on experience, mentorship, and real project exposure. What you'll do includes assisting with substation designs, equipment layouts, grounding, raceways, and auxiliary power systems, plus collaboration across disciplines and field