Senior Substation Design Engineer – HV Power Delivery

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching contribution

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Comprehensive health & well-being plans

Performance bonuses

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Chicago is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer specializing in substation design to support utility and industrial clients. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and a Professional Engineer license, along with a minimum of 8 years of related experience. This position requires strong technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and excellent communication skills. The firm offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a collaborative work culture focused on employee development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in substation or power delivery engineering.
• Strong understanding of substation equipment and utility standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of new, expanded, and upgraded electrical substations.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable utility standards.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver projects.

Skills

Technical expertise in electrical engineering

Leadership capability

Communication skills

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 in Chicago is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer specializing in substation design to support utility and industrial clients. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and a Professional Engineer license, along with a minimum of 8 years of related experience. This position requires strong technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and excellent communication skills. The firm offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a collaborative work culture focused on employee development.