Senior Electrical Substation Design Engineer – HV Lead

Hanson Professional Services, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); 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 leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer specializing in Substation Design to support power delivery projects for utility and industrial clients. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge in high-voltage substations and a Professional Engineer (PE) license. This senior role involves leading design projects, performing electrical calculations, and mentoring junior engineers. The role offers a salary range of $147,000 – $175,000 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in substation or power delivery engineering.
• Prior experience working with electric utilities or power industry clients.
• 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 utility standards and power system requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers.

Skills

Leadership capability

Technical expertise

Excellent communication skills

Strong understanding of substation equipment

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related field

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

SKM

ETAP

EasyPower

Job description

A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer specializing in Substation Design to support power delivery projects for utility and industrial clients. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge in high-voltage substations and a Professional Engineer (PE) license. This senior role involves leading design projects, performing electrical calculations, and mentoring junior engineers. The role offers a salary range of $147,000 – $175,000 and a comprehensive benefits package.