Physical Substation Engineer - QA/QC

LUZCO Technologies LLC; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Physical Substation Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to engage in Quality Assurance and Quality Control of physical substation design packages, ensuring compliance with utility standards and engineering excellence. With a focus on collaboration and mentorship, you will help shape the future of engineering in a supportive environment that values diversity and personal growth. If you are passionate about making an impact and thrive in a flexible work culture, this is your chance to become part of a close-knit familia committed to excellence.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Match

Paid Time Off

Employee Recognition Platform

Flexible Work Hours

Dog-Friendly Office

Tuition Reimbursement

Community Involvement Time Off

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in substation physical design.
• Solid understanding of utility substation layout and design standards.

Responsibilities

• Review substation design packages for accuracy and compliance.
• Provide mentorship and technical feedback to design teams.

Skills

Substation Physical Design

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

Communication Skills

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

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Looking for a familia?

As an award-winning, woman-owned, minority-owned boutique engineering firm, we’re on the lookout for spirited candidates to join our ever-growing familia. Our mission is simple: deliver world-class engineering services while fostering close-knit collaborations with our clients. If you’re passionate, diligent, and ready to make an impact, you’ll find your place with us at LUZCO. Let’s exceed expectations together and make engineering a space where everyone belongs.

You're more than an employee. You're a familia member. As a member of the familia, we make sure this is more than just a job.

• Benefits: We’ve got you covered with top-notch medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus a 401k match, paid time off, and a fun employee recognition platform to celebrate your wins!
• Work-Life Balance: Flexibility is our thing. While we do ask everyone to be in the office from 9 am-3 pm, you can tailor the rest of your schedule to fit your life. Paid Time Off and Holidays are part of the package too!
• Diversity: We thrive on diversity and the unique perspectives everyone brings. Our team is a melting pot of skills and experiences, which helps us approach challenges from all angles.
• Growth: Your growth is our priority. Whether it’s tuition reimbursement for school or certifications, you’ll work closely with industry pros to map out and achieve your career goals.
• Giving Back: We’re all about making a difference. Each year, we set aside paid time off for you to get involved in your community and give back.
• Work Environment: Enjoy a relaxed vibe with weekly staff meetings (lunch included!), a fully stocked kitchen, a dog-friendly office, a relaxed dress code, and weekly happy hours!

Sound like a familia you're ready to join? Here's the details on what we are looking for in this position:

LUZCO Technologies is seeking an experienced Physical Substation Engineer to join our team on either a part-time or full-time basis. This role will focus on performing Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) reviews of physical substation design packages. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in substation physical layout, constructability, and utility standards, and is committed to upholding engineering excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Review general arrangements, sections, conduit plans, grounding, and equipment layouts for accuracy and constructability
• Ensure compliance with utility standards, NESC/NEC codes, and Luzco’s internal QA/QC expectations
• Provide detailed redlines, technical feedback, and mentorship to design teams
• Assist in enhancing and maintaining QA/QC checklists and internal review procedures
• Collaborate with project leads and engineers to resolve design issues and ensure quality deliverables

Required Skills:

• 10+ years of experience in substation physical design (greenfield and brownfield)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and meet review deadlines with minimal oversight
• Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred
• Solid understanding of utility substation layout, design standards, and industry best practices
• Strong proficiency reviewing CAD-based deliverables (AutoCAD or MicroStation)

Preferred Skills:

• Experience performing QA/QC in a consulting engineering environment
• Familiarity with Ameren or other Midwest utility standards
• Willingness to attend occasional meetings during normal business hours

Work Arrangement:

Flexible remote work is available, though preference will be given to candidates located near the St. Louis, MO office who may be able to attend occasional in-person meetings if needed.

Join our team. We're all familia here.