Substation Engineer - Design-Build Power Systems Leader

AMPS; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading bonus program

ESOP

Traditional and Roth 401k

Tuition reimbursement for associates

Scholarship for associates’ children

1-month paid sabbatical after every 5y

1-week paid volunteer leave each year

100% charitable match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

ARCO/Murray National is seeking a Substation Engineer to lead design and development of electrical substation systems in support of design/build projects in Downers Grove, IL.

The successful candidate will guide project teams, provide technical expertise on high-voltage substation design, and coordinate across procurement, construction, and client teams while ensuring compliance with IEEE/NEC standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage project teams of engineers and designers in the design and execution of electrical substation projects.
• Develop, review, and approve engineering deliverables including single-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, one-line drawings, schematics, bus arrangements, grounding systems, conduit and cable layouts, control house layouts, relay panel arrangements, bill of materials, bus supports, and equipment foundations.
• Perform electrical calculations and studies such as short circuit and interrupting analysis, bus loading, conductor sizing, voltage drop, and grounding or ground-grid analysis.
• Create or review specifications, data sheets, and technical submittals for major substation equipment including transformers, switchgear, breakers, disconnects, bus duct, control and relay panels, and cable tray.
• Support projects involving breaker and switch replacements, relay panel replacements, RTU replacements, ring bus expansions, and line, bus, and transformer relay upgrades.
• Coordinate with procurement to evaluate vendor submittals, ensure compliance with specifications, and respond to technical RFIs and clarifications.
• Interface with construction and commissioning teams by reviewing contractor drawings, monitoring field installation, supporting design changes, and providing technical resolution for field issues and construction deviations.
• Conduct project scoping and site walkdowns and travel to substations or project sites as required.
• Ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards including IEEE, ANSI, NESC/NEC, applicable local utility and authority standards, and company QA/QC processes.
• Provide design support through construction and commissioning phases, including attending factory acceptance tests, witnessing installation, supporting energization, and assisting in commissioning and verification activities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including civil/structural, protection and control, project management, and site construction to ensure coordinated design and execution.
• Support change-order review, cost estimating, constructability review, risk identification, and project planning efforts including schedules, budgets, and forecasts.
• Apply a strong understanding of substation physical design including ground grid, rigid and strain bus, and raceway systems.
• Mentor junior engineers and drafters, provide quality reviews of drawings and calculations, and help ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

Skills

Substation design

Electrical engineering

Leadership

AutoCAD

MicroStation

ETAP

SKM

Mathcad

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

EIT certification desired

PE certification a plus

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

ETAP

SKM

Mathcad

Job description

ARCO/Murray National is seeking a Substation Engineer to lead design and development of electrical substation systems in support of design/build projects in Downers Grove, IL.

The successful candidate will guide project teams, provide technical expertise on high-voltage substation design, and coordinate across procurement, construction, and client teams while ensuring compliance with IEEE/NEC standards.