Substation Electrical Project Engineer

MISSION BOX SOLUTIONS INC; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Job summary

MISSION BOX SOLUTIONS INC is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer for Substation Design. This full-time position, located in Overland Park, KS, involves leading projects up to 765 kV and requires a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering along with 5+ years of high-voltage substation design experience. The job offers a base salary between $120,000 and $210,000, full benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, and relocation assistance for ideal candidates. Join an engineering leader known for technical excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in high-voltage substation design (69 kV and above) for a U.S. power utility.
• Project Lead or Technical Specialist experience required.
• Strong background in QA/QC and client coordination is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support substation projects including layouts and detailed design.
• Develop drawings, wiring diagrams, and grounding systems.
• Perform QA/QC reviews of design packages and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

High-voltage substation design

QA/QC

Client coordination

Proficiency in Bluebeam Revu

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Office

Job description

Electrical Engineer – Substation Design

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer – Substation Design to join a leading engineering team in the energy and utilities sector. This full‑time position offers the opportunity to lead and support substation projects up to 765 kV, encompassing both physical and protection & control (P&C) design elements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support substation projects (69 kV–765 kV), including layouts, schematics, and detailed design.
• Develop drawings, wiring diagrams, grounding systems, relay panel layouts, and auxiliary power systems.
• Perform QA/QC reviews of design packages, ensuring adherence to technical standards and project requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers and oversee technical deliverables.
• Coordinate with clients, internal teams, and vendors to ensure quality and timely delivery.
• Prepare engineering budgets, schedules, construction specifications, and procurement documents.
• Support business development, proposal preparation, and client presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (required).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in high‑voltage substation design (69 kV and above) for a U.S. power utility.
• Project Lead or Technical Specialist experience.
• Strong background in QA/QC and client coordination.
• Proficiency in Bluebeam Revu and Microsoft Office.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $120,000 – $210,000 per year (commensurate with experience and location)
• Full benefits coverage: medical, dental, vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Relocation assistance available for ideal candidates

Employment Details

• Locations: Tualatin, OR; Walnut Creek, CA; Denver, CO; Overland Park, KS
• Schedule: Full-time (on-site)
• Travel: None required
• Perks: Join a respected engineering leader known for technical excellence and complex utility projects.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have prior experience working for an established engineering consulting firm such as Burns & McDonnell, TRC, Ulteig, or HDR, with demonstrated expertise in high‑voltage substation design and project delivery.