Substation Design Electrical Engineer

Ulteig; St. Paul (IA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Workplace

Employee Ownership

Competitive Pay

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Collaborative Environment

Innovative Culture

Job summary

Ulteig is seeking qualified candidates for the Substation Design Engineer role to support Renewables/Utility/Power projects. You will develop and review substation drawings and related plans to ensure completeness and compliance with standards.

Responsibilities include detailed design work, design calculations, and coordination with project teams. Travel up to 15% and permanent US work authorization are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required; ABET accreditation preferred.
• Passed the EIT exam is preferred.
• At least 2 years of engineering experience required.
• Experience with physical design or protection and control design of electrical power substations is required.
• Ability to review and produce design drawings (GA, Elevations, Cable/Conduit, Grounding Plans, etc.).
• Ability to perform AC & DC substation studies.
• Knowledge of NEC/NESC/RUS design guides is a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Openness to innovation and AI tools to enhance workflows.
• Up to 15% travel; valid driver's license preferred.
• Must have permanent authorization to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Be technically involved in detailed design work and calculations.
• Select and implement protective relay & automation equipment.
• Resolve design problems, including field investigations or observations.
• Coordinate design aspects of a project with the team.

Skills

Electrical design

Substation protection & control

Ground grid modeling

Relay settings

Microsoft Office

Education

ABET-accredited program

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Ground grid modeling software

Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Job description

The Opportunity

Ulteig is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Substation Design Engineer to support Renewables/Utility/Power projects. The Substation Design Engineer develops and reviews utility substation drawings, including General Arrangements, Elevations, Cable and Conduit Plans, Grounding Plans, AC/DC Schematics, panel elevations, electrical equipment enclosure plans, wiring diagrams, specifications, and reports to ensure that they are complete, accurate, and in accordance with sound engineering practices and client standards.

What You'll Do

Be technically involved in detailed design work, development and review of design calculations, selection and design implementation of protective relay & automation equipment, as well as resolving design problems, which may include performing field investigations or observations. Additionally, the Substation Design Engineer coordinates specific design aspects of a project requiring the ability to plan, schedule, conduct, and communicate work with team members.

What We Expect From You

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required. ABET accredited program or equivalent required.
• Passed the EIT exam, preferred
• At least 2 years of engineering experience required
• Prior experience working with physical design or protection and control design of electrical power substations required
• Capable of reviewing and producing design drawings, including General Arrangements, Elevations, Cable and Conduit Plans, Grounding Plans, Physical Connection Details, AC/DC schematics, and wiring diagrams
• Ability to perform AC & DC substation studies
• Experience using ground grid modeling software a plus
• Knowledge of substation protection and control schemes a plus
• Knowledge of basic relay settings a plus
• Knowledge of National Electric Code (NEC) a plus
• Knowledge of National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) a plus
• Knowledge of Rural Utilities Service (RUS) design guide a plus
• Proven experience in Microsoft Software Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Demonstrates openness to innovation by embracing and applying evolving technology and AI tools to enhance workflows, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement
• Up to 15% travel required
• Valid driver's license preferred
• Must have permanent authorization to work in the US

What You Can Expect From Ulteig

Ulteig is a purpose driven organization that has built a culture focused on people – both our clients and our employees –for over 80 years. Working at Ulteig is more than a job, opening opportunities to make an impact by creating and solving for a sustainable future. We recognize our success relies heavily on the dedication and focus of our workforce; this is why we make investing in our employees a top priority. We prioritize flexibility and staying connected to meet your needs and help you achieve your goals. We value your unique perspective, respect your individuality and celebrate your contributions. At Ulteig, we take our own success and the success of our clients personally.

We offer our team members

• Flexible Workplace
• Employee Ownership
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Collaborative Environment
• Innovative Culture

Our vision is to be the most trusted partners transforming our world's critical infrastructure. Ulteig connects people and resources to develop compelling, integrated solutions across multiple Lifeline Sectors®, including Power, Renewables, Transportation and Water. Ulteig is a trusted partner in engineering North America's essential infrastructure and leverages its expertise with a wide range of public and private clients.

At Ulteig, we care deeply about our team, listening to their needs and ensuring they have the tools necessary to be productive whether they choose to work remotely, hybrid or in office. Regardless of where you work, you are empowered to build a workday that best suits your strengths. We strive to ensure a balance and separation between home and work life. We support a flexible working schedule so employees are able to focus on what's important to them.

Ulteig is a Drug Free Workplace

ACHIEVE | GROW | COLLABORATE

Additional Opportunity Details

Target Base Compensation Range for this role is $91,100 - $112,500

• Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role and comparison to other employees already in this role

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 60 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.