Senior Substation Engineer - Lead Design & Projects (Remote)

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.

Madison (WI)

On-site

USD 113,000 - 183,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan
Health insurance
HSA
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
FSA
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid time off
Professional development

Job summary

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. is seeking a Senior Substation Engineer to lead substation design projects, grow technical leadership, and collaborate with clients. The role emphasizes design, protection & control systems, and cross-functional coordination across engineering teams.

This position is based in Arden Hills, MN, with potential flexibility for other locations or remote work. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in transmission, distribution, or substation engineering, a PE license or

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred not required).
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain.
  • 5+ years of experience in transmission, distribution, or substation engineering.
  • Strong knowledge of substation design, protection & control systems, and utility operations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead substation engineering projects from design through construction.
  • Develop one-line/three-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and AC/DC schematics.
  • Provide technical consulting across substation design and utility operations.
  • Manage budgets, schedules, and client communications.
  • Collaborate with internal teams, clients, and contractors.
  • Conduct site visits for inspections and quality assurance.

Skills

Electric power systems
Substation design
Protection & control
AutoCAD
Bluebeam
MS Excel
MS Word
Electrical codes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD
Bluebeam
MS Excel
MS Word

Job description

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. is seeking a Senior Substation Engineer to lead substation design projects, grow technical leadership, and collaborate with clients. The role emphasizes design, protection & control systems, and cross-functional coordination across engineering teams.

This position is based in Arden Hills, MN, with potential flexibility for other locations or remote work. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in transmission, distribution, or substation engineering, a PE license or

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