Senior Electrical Engineer - Substation Design

Luzco Technologies, LLC.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-notch medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible scheduling

Generous PTO

Student loan repayment assistance

Employee recognition platform

Relaxed and welcoming workplace culture

Job summary

Luzco Technologies, LLC. is seeking a Senior Physical Substation Engineer in St. Louis, Missouri. This senior-level role requires extensive experience in high-voltage substation design (69kV–345kV). You will lead design efforts, mentor engineers, and interact directly with utility clients.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering, and at least 8 years of relevant experience. This position is fully on-site, ensuring close collaboration with teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in physical substation design.
• Proficiency in Bluebeam Revu.
• Ability to manage scope and deliver quality designs on time.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of high-voltage substations, owning design packages.
• Collaborate with internal teams to meet project deadlines.
• Act as a technical resource for troubleshooting and QA/QC.

Skills

High-voltage substation design

Bluebeam Revu

NESC standards

IEEE standards

NEC standards

Client relations

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

Benefits

• Benefits that take care of you: Top‑notch medical, dental, and vision insurance; a competitive 401k match; generous PTO; student loan repayment assistance; and an employee recognition platform that celebrates your wins big and small.
• Flexibility that fits your life: We get that life doesn’t always stick to a schedule. You’ll work with your supervisor to create a schedule that’s flexible and works for both you and the team.
• Diversity that fuels innovation: Our team brings together a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. That diversity isn’t just something we talk about; it’s what drives our creativity and helps us find better ways to solve problems.
• Growth that feels personal: Whether you’re continuing your education, earning new certifications, or stepping into new challenges, we’re here to help you grow in the direction that’s right for you. You’ll collaborate with experienced mentors and leaders who want to see you succeed.
• A culture that gives back: We’re passionate about our communities. Every year, we dedicate paid time off for volunteering and encourage our team to use their talents to make a difference whether that’s mentoring students, serving local nonprofits, or getting hands‑on in community projects.
• A workplace that feels like you: We keep things relaxed and welcoming. Expect weekly happy hours, team lunches, a stocked kitchen, dogs in the office, and a casual dress code. It’s a space where you can be yourself and do your best work.

The Role

We’re looking for a seasoned Senior Physical Substation Engineer with extensive experience in high‑voltage substation design (69kV–345kV). This is a senior‑level, execution‑focused role ideal for someone ready to take ownership and deliver results from day one.

You’ll lead design efforts, guide project execution, and mentor junior engineers, all while collaborating closely with internal teams. This position is fully on‑site and requires daily interaction with engineers, drafters, and project leads. Remote or hybrid work is not available.

What Your Day Will Look Like

• 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.

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.