Substation Engineer - I/II

Toth And Associates; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 78,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Toth And Associates in Billings, MT is seeking a Substation Engineer I/II to support planning, design, and implementation of electrical substation projects for utility, industrial, and renewable energy clients.

This role works under the direction of a Professional Engineer (PE) and Project Managers to develop technically sound, constructible, and code-compliant substation designs while building increasing independence and technical depth.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 0-4 years of experience in electrical engineering.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and manage time efficiently.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Support the design of physical substation components, including yard layouts, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, raceways, and auxiliary AC/DC power systems.
• Develop protection and control schematics, wiring diagrams, cable lists and panel layouts.
• Develop design drawings, calculations, and bills of material from engineering documents for planning, construction, operation, and maintenance.
• Conduct engineering calculations, including voltage drop, cable pulling, flicker analysis, and grounding analysis.
• Apply applicable engineering standards and codes, including NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE, and ANSI, ensuring compliant project execution.
• Perform quality reviews to check for inaccuracies, omissions, or compliance issues, and provide recommendations.
• Travel out of town for short periods as required by projects and assignments.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: BILL - Billings, MT 59101.

Position Type: Full-Time.

Salary Range: $78,000.00 - $100,000.00 Salary/year.

Job Summary

The Substation Engineer I / II supports the planning, design, and implementation of electrical substation projects for utility, industrial, and renewable energy clients. This role works under the direction of a Professional Engineer (PE) and Project Managers to develop technically sound, constructible, and code-compliant substation designs while building increasing independence and technical depth.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the design of physical substation components, including yard layouts, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, raceways, and auxiliary AC/DC power systems.
• Develop protection and control schematics, wiring diagrams, cable lists and panel layouts.
• Develop design drawings, calculations, and bills of material from engineering documents for planning, construction, operation, and maintenance.
• Conduct engineering calculations, including voltage drop, cable pulling, flicker analysis, and grounding analysis.
• Apply applicable engineering standards and codes, including NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE, and ANSI, ensuring consistent and compliant project execution.
• Perform quality reviews to check for inaccuracies, omissions, or compliance issues, and provide recommendations.
• Work collaboratively with engineers and project teams to develop solutions and modifications as needed.
• Maintain detailed project documentation and support engineering calculations.
• Bring potential project-related problems and possible solutions to the attention of the stakeholders.
• Travel out of town for short periods of time as required by projects and assignments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• 0-4 years of experience in the electrical engineering field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and manage time efficiently.li>
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• EIT Certification.
• Experience in the design of medium or high voltage power systems.
• Familiarity with ANSI/IEEE/NEMA standards as they relate to substation design, including the National Electrical Safety Code (ANSI - C2).
• Prior internship with an electric utility, consulting firm, or industrial manufacturer.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Eight paid holidays
• Company-paid medical and dental coverage with buy-up options
• 401(k) w/company matching and profit sharing
• Discretionary bonuses
• Paid Bonding Leave
• Vision
• Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Supplemental life insurance available
• Short-term disability available
• FSA and HSA options
• Education assistance