Substation Engineer I, II, Senior, Lead or Principal

Black Hills Energy; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 73,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Black Hills Energy in Cheyenne, WY seeks a Substation Engineer I–Principal to develop professional skills in substation engineering and contribute to capital transmission projects.

The role involves creating layouts and drawings, supporting design and upgrades, and traveling up to 25%. Relocation assistance is available. Levels range from I (no experience) to Principal (12+ years).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering is required.
• This position requires driving responsibilities with a valid driver's license and appropriate driving record.
• Travel up to 25% of the time is required.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, manage and oversee major capital transmission and distribution projects.
• Create detailed electrical system layouts, plans, material lists, and construction drawings for substations.
• Provide entry-level engineering and support to substation design and equipment upgrades.
• Anticipate problems and tackle a range of problems using standard procedures.
• Develop solutions and contribute to department plans and priorities.
• Prioritize workflow, establish schedule and monitor accomplishments.

Skills

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Me​

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Substation Engineer I, II, Senior, Lead or Principal

Location: Cheyenne, WY, United States
Job ID: 36525
Date Posted: Oct 15, 2026
Position will close at 12:00am CT on Oct 30, 2026
Salary: $ 72900 to $ 192400 Annually

Black Hills Energy is people powered and purpose driven. Our team uses the power of energy to improve life for over one million customers in 800+ communities across the West and Midwest. We seek talented, caring people who embody our core values and contribute to a culture of inclusion and growth. As an organization, we believe the best part of working on our team is our commitment to making tomorrow better than today—for our customers, communities and each other.

Position summary

This position will have assignments designed to develop professional skills and competent technical knowledge within the area of substation engineering.

Pay Range

This posting includes the full pay range for this position. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.

• Level I: $72,900 - $109,250
• Level II: $86,700 - $130,050
• Senior: $97,150 - $160,150
• Lead: $105,750 - $174,450
• Principal: $116,500 - $192,400

Reporting relationship

Substation Engineering Manager

Location

Pueblo, Colorado; Cheyenne, Wyoming or Rapid City, South Dakota

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance is available based on individual circumstances! Details to be shared during the offer process.

Essential functions

• Under the supervision of senior engineers, manage, and provide oversight activities for major capital transmission and distribution projects.
• Create detailed electrical system layouts, plans, material lists, and construction arrangement drawings for the build out and upkeep of utility transmission and distribution substation facilities.
• Under direct supervision, provide entry-level engineering and support to Black Hills Energy’s electric utilities in substation design and electrical equipment upgrades.
• Anticipate problems. Analyze and tackle a range of problems using standard procedures.
• Learn to develop solutions and implement actions. Adapt and contribute to department plans and priorities to address business and operational challenges.
• Prioritize workflow, establish schedule and monitor accomplishments. Begin to understand and consider cross-functional effect of priorities.
• Actively contribute to department/project work and facilitate teamwork. May direct the work of teams assigned to support projects or special assignments.
• Use project management skills to support and/or lead projects as assigned.
• Maintain a safe work environment through proficient knowledge of Black Hills Energy’s safety policies, procedures and stop work authority.

Additional responsibilities

• Complete all assigned training tasks and take initiative to seek out training opportunities. Continuously train to improve job skills.
• Support system operations group during outages and emergencies. Perform work in close proximity to energized facilities.
• Continue to establish positive, professional relationships throughout Black Hills Energy and with external organizations including being responsive to internal and external customers.

What is required

All Levels:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering required.
• This position requires driving responsibilities. You must hold and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets company and insurer standards.
• This role will be required to travel up to 25% of the time.

Level I:

• No experience required. Training provided.

Level II:

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant engineering experience.

Senior:

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant engineering experience

Lead:

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant engineering experience

Principal:

• Minimum of 12 years of relevant engineering experience

What is desired

• Understand and apply fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of electrical engineering.
• General knowledge of network design, standards and system operations.
• Basic knowledge of Black Hills Energy’s support functions, including but not limited to Finance, Accounting, IT and Supply Chain.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to interact in a team environment.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite - Excel, Word, Power Point, Project and Outlook.
• Ability to maintain proficiency with new systems and software as technology evolves.
• Ability to work concurrently on multiple projects independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to document and track projects and work goals.
• Self-motivated with a desire to learn diverse topics and skills.

This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements for employees in this position.Job descriptions may and do change periodically. Where positions are covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement will apply.

About our company

We are a customer, growth and safety focused utility company that is dedicatedto our communities. We improve life with energy as an energy partner of choice.Our diverse culture fuelsunique perspectives, opening doors to new insightsand possibilities. Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, we have over 3000 employees and serve 1.3million natural gas and electric utility customers across eight states (South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Arkansas).

Annual discretionary bonuses, 401(k) (6% company match and up to 9% company retirement contribution), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off benefits, including paid holidays and parental leave, company paid life insurance and disability benefits (short and long term), critical illness, accident & group hospital insurance, pet insurance, an employee assistance program and well-being benefits, and competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.

Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. If there is anything that may show up in these reports that may conflict with the position requirements, feel free to contact the Black Hills Energy recruiting team at [emailprotected] .

Black Hills Energydoes not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran. If you require reasonable accommodation, please visit careers.blackhillsenergy.com for more information.

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