Engineer

Spencer Ogden; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Spencer Ogden is seeking an Engineer 1 to support a major utility initiative focused on reviewing and improving the accuracy of substation Single Line Diagrams (SLDs). The role emphasizes attention to detail and the ability to identify discrepancies across multiple engineering and operational data sources.

Responsibilities include reviewing SLDs for electrical and physical accuracy, comparing with three-line diagrams and protection drawings, verifying bus, line, transformer, and equipment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with transmission or substation engineering.
• Ability to identify discrepancies across multiple sources.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Review transmission substation SLDs for electrical and physical accuracy.
• Compare SLDs against three-line diagrams, protection drawings, and equipment records.
• Verify connectivity of buses, lines, transformers, and breakers.
• Document corrections and coordinate with multiple teams.
• Track drawings through review and approval processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Electrical engineering

Data cross-checking

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

We are seeking an Engineer 1 to support a major utility initiative focused on reviewing and improving the accuracy of substation Single Line Diagrams.

This role is ideal for an engineer with experience in transmission substations, electrical engineering, and substation drawings who has strong attention to detail and can confidently identify discrepancies across multiple engineering and operational data sources.

Responsibilities:

• Review transmission substation Single Line Diagrams for electrical and physical accuracy.
• Compare SLDs against three-line diagrams, protection and control drawings, equipment records, engineering drawings, field markups, and other approved sources.
• Verify connectivity and configuration of buses, transmission lines, transformers, breakers, disconnect switches, instrument transformers, and other substation equipment.
• Review equipment names, device numbers, voltage levels, circuit connections, and ownership boundaries.
• Identify discrepancies and document required corrections or additional field verification.
• Coordinate with Substation Engineering, Protection & Controls, Operations, Planning, and Construction & Maintenance teams.
• Track drawings through review, correction, approval, and document-control processes.
• Support efforts to improve SLD quality, data accuracy, and engineering processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience with transmission or substation engineering.
• Strong understanding of substation electrical configurations and equipment.
• Experience reviewing engineering drawings, SLDs, schematics, or protection and control drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies between multiple technical sources.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with engineering, operations, and construction teams.
• Familiarity with utility standards, NERC requirements, and document-control practices is a plus.