Substation Design Engineer - P&C Specialist

Kids for the Future; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Every-other Friday OFF

70% employer paid Health benefits

Family-first culture

Minority-Owned Business Enterprise

Job summary

Kids for the Future in Chicago seeks an Electrical Engineer with 4+ years of utility-scale substation design experience. A PE in Illinois is a plus.

The role provides engineering and technical direction for electrical studies, reports, plans, specifications, and construction drawings for substations. You will design P&C schemes, prepare detailed drawings, and ensure compliance with NERC/FERC/IEEE standards while collaborating with SCADA and operations teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering required.
• 4+ years of utility-scale substation design experience.
• PE license in Illinois is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering and technical direction to project managers and staff in electrical studies, reports, plans, specs, and drawings.
• Design and develop P&C schemes for substations, including relay logic, breaker failure, and bus differential protection.
• Prepare and review one-line, three-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, and logic diagrams.
• Provide P&C design documents and support BOM development.
• Guide creation of complete substation drawing packages (protection/control and physical design).
• Respond to complex inquiries and provide field support during commissioning, troubleshooting, and fault investigations.
• Ensure compliance with NERC, FERC, IEEE, and regional standards (MRO, SERC).
• Collaborate with SCADA, communications, and operations teams to integrate protection with control centers.
• Monitor progress, ensure design specs are met within schedule and budget.
• Provide directions to project staff for coordination and accuracy of deliverables.
• Interpret wiring diagrams and schematics with high accuracy.
• Support cost estimation and material/labor estimates.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff.
• Support proposal development, budgeting, and AR tracking.
• May sign/seal drawings depending on policy.
• Follow employee and safety manuals.

Skills

P&C Substation Design

Protection & Control

Engineering Drawing Review

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Kids for the Future in Chicago seeks an Electrical Engineer with 4+ years of utility-scale substation design experience. A PE in Illinois is a plus.

The role provides engineering and technical direction for electrical studies, reports, plans, specifications, and construction drawings for substations. You will design P&C schemes, prepare detailed drawings, and ensure compliance with NERC/FERC/IEEE standards while collaborating with SCADA and operations teams.