Substation Engineer

Kapower; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Paid holidays

Flexible PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Parking & Transit Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

K&A Power Group in Oakbrook, IL is seeking a Substation Engineer to design substations and related electrical systems. You will prepare construction drawing packages, BOMs, and material procurement, ensuring accurate layouts and interconnections.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) and 5–10 years of substation design experience, with proficiency in power analysis software (SKM/Etap/EasyPower) and MS Office. Office visits required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an accredited university.
• 5–10 years of professional substation design experience.
• Experience with power analysis software (SKM, Etap, EasyPower) is preferred.
• Proficient in MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Detailed design of Electrical Engineering – Includes conceptual design and detailed estimates.
• Substation Design – creation of substation construction drawing packages, BOMs and procurement of minor materials.
• General arrangement/ physical and electrical layout, electrical equipment plans, elevation & section views.
• Rigid bus calculations.
• System Protection & Control (SP&C) Design – SP&C construction drawing packages and materials procurement.
• Drawings shall include diagrams, relay one-line diagrams, connection diagrams, panel layouts and schedules.

Skills

Substation design experience

Power analysis software knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)

Tools

SKM

Etap

EasyPower

Microsoft Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

At K&A, our employees are at the heart of everything we do, driving our success through their talent, dedication, and passion.

K&A Power Group – is a privately held engineering firm delivering worldclass technical expertise and engineering excellence to power utility and industrial clients across the United States, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. We provide comprehensive consulting, engineering and design, program and project management, construction management, and EPC services, specializing in substation, transmission, distribution, and distributed energy resources.

We pride ourselves on attracting and developing top talent, building a culture of excellence, and building meaningful, long-term relationships with our employees, clients and communities, wherever they are in the world.

Powered By Innovation, Passion, And Purpose.

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Substation Engineer to join our team at K&A Power Group 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.

• Detailed design of Electrical Engineering – Includes conceptual design and detailed estimates
• Substation Design Includes the creation of substation construction drawing packages, developing bill of materials and the procurement of minor materials
• General arrangement/ physical and electrical layout, electrical equipment plans, elevation & section views (including transformers, bus work, etc.)
• Rigid bus calculations
• System Protection & Control (SP&C) Design includes the creation of SP&C construction drawing packages and the procurement of materials
• Drawings in specified formats shall include elementary diagrams, relay one-line diagrams, connection diagrams, panel layout diagrams, and circuit schedules. Materials shall include relays, communication and monitoring systems, panel meters, control house panels, cables and associated wiring materials.

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an accredited university
• 5-10 Years of professional experience within substation design for electrical utilities
• Experience and or knowledge with power analysis software is ideal (i.e. SKM, Etap, EasyPower, etc.)
• Proficient in Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Must be able to report to the office and visit worksites as needed

Pay Range $90,000-145,000/year

Why Join K&A?

People-First Culture: We put our people at the center of everything we do, creating an environment where your professional and personal growth is a top priority.

Innovation & Learning: We encourage continuous learning and invest in your development through training, mentorship, and hands-on experience.

Collaborative Team Environment: We believe in the power of collaboration and working together to achieve the best outcomes for our clients and employees.

Recognition & Growth: We’ve earned our reputation through uncompromising precision and a commitment to excellence. As an agile and fast-growing company, we offer plenty of opportunities for your career advancement and growth.

Competitive Compensation & Benefits: We offeracomprehensive benefits package for eligible classified employees, including but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care Spending Account
• 401K (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.