Senior Electrical Substation Design Engineer – HV Lead

Hanson Professional Services, Inc.; McHenry (IL); Hybrid; USD 147,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance bonuses

401(k) with matching contribution

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Comprehensive health & well-being plans

Financial wellness plans

Work-life balance programs

Job summary

A professional engineering firm is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer specializing in substation design to support power delivery projects. The role requires strong technical expertise and leadership skills, with a focus on high-voltage substations. Responsibilities include leading design, ensuring compliance with standards, and mentoring junior staff. A PE license and a minimum of 8 years' experience are required. The position is based in McHenry, Illinois, offering a salary range of $147,000 – $175,000 and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in substation or power delivery engineering.
• Strong understanding of substation equipment, protection philosophies, and utility standards.
• Proven ability to lead technical tasks and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of electrical substations (typically 69kV through 500kV).
• Ensure designs comply with applicable utility standards and power system requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers.

Skills

Substation design

Electrical calculations

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

ETAP

SKM

Job description

A professional engineering firm is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer specializing in substation design to support power delivery projects. The role requires strong technical expertise and leadership skills, with a focus on high-voltage substations. Responsibilities include leading design, ensuring compliance with standards, and mentoring junior staff. A PE license and a minimum of 8 years' experience are required. The position is based in McHenry, Illinois, offering a salary range of $147,000 – $175,000 and comprehensive benefits.