Senior Substation Design Engineer – HV Power Delivery

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching contribution

Performance bonuses

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Comprehensive health & well-being plans

Work-life balance programs

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer specializing in substation design with experience in power delivery projects. The candidate will lead the design of high-voltage substations and must be a licensed Professional Engineer with at least 8 years of experience in the field. Responsibilities include technical oversight, quality control, and mentoring junior staff. The firm offers a competitive salary range of $147,000 to $175,000, alongside comprehensive benefits and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 8+ years of experience in substation or power delivery engineering.
• Experience with electric utilities and transmission distribution companies.
• Strong understanding of substation equipment and utility standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead design for electrical substations from 69kV to 500kV.
• Coordinate design with protection and control engineers.
• Provide quality control reviews on project drawings.
• Mentor junior engineers and support project management.

Skills

Substation design

Technical leadership

Protection and control coordination

Excellent communication

Client-focused mindset

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

SKM

ETAP

EasyPower

Job description

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer specializing in substation design with experience in power delivery projects. The candidate will lead the design of high-voltage substations and must be a licensed Professional Engineer with at least 8 years of experience in the field. Responsibilities include technical oversight, quality control, and mentoring junior staff. The firm offers a competitive salary range of $147,000 to $175,000, alongside comprehensive benefits and a collaborative work environment.