Senior Substation Designer

K&A Engineering; Oakbrook Terrace (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Flexible PTO

Job summary

K&A Engineering is seeking a Senior Substation Designer in Oakbrook, IL, to prepare and produce layout drawings, electrical plans, and protection & control designs for substations. Candidates should have over 7 years of utility substation design experience and proficiency in AutoCAD and MicroStation. The position offers a salary range between $90,000 and $120,000 annually, alongside benefits like medical insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in utility substation design.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and MicroStation.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products such as Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare physical layout drawings for substations.
• Develop bills of material and review engineering drawings.
• Prepare protection & control design drawings for substations.

Skills

Utility substation design experience

Proficiency with AutoCAD

Proficiency with MicroStation

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office

Education

Associate’s degree in engineering technology or drafting

Job description

Senior Substation Designer – Oakbrook, IL

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Senior Substation Designer to join our team at K&A Engineering in Oakbrook, IL. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects that make a real impact in the energy and utility sectors. You’ll be part of a dynamic, people‑focused team where your expertise, ideas, and contributions will be valued and celebrated.

Responsibilities

• Prepare physical layout drawings for substations and produce electrical plans and sections as well as grounding and conduit drawings.
• Prepare bills of materials and review drawings and specifications.
• Prepare substation drawings including General Arrangement, Electrical Equipment Plans, Section Views (Elevations), Detailed Bill of Material, Grounding Plan, Conduit, Electrical Connection and Grounding Details, Below Grade Conduit/Raceway Plan, Control Building Equipment, Cable Tray, Lighting, Grounding Plans and Sections.
• Prepare protection & control (P&C) design drawings for substations, including one‑lines, three‑lines, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts.
• Develop bills of material and review engineering drawings, specifications, and vendor documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare P&C‑related substation drawings and documents: One‑Line and Three‑Line Diagrams, P&C Schematics (AC/DC), Relay Panel Layouts and Wiring Diagrams, Control Building Layouts for P&C Equipment, Cable Schedules and Conduit/Cable Routing Plans, P&C Bill of Materials, Control Building Grounding, Lighting, and Auxiliary Systems Plans, Below‑Grade Conduit/Raceway Plans for Control and Power Cables, Termination Diagrams and Connection Details for Yard Equipment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in utility substation design.
• Associate’s degree in engineering technology or drafting preferred.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and MicroStation.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products such as Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Pay Range $90,000-120,000/year

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care Spending Account
• 401(k) (Traditional and Roth with Company Match)
• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
• Paid Holidays and Flexible PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement, Parking and Transit Reimbursement, and Pet Insurance
• Long‑Term Disability, Short‑Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

The salary range for this role considers a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to technical ability, experience and training, licenses and certifications, and other related skillsets. The disclosed range is an estimate and has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.