Substation Engineer II

Ceg Engineers; Lakeville (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Plan with Contributions

Paid Time Off

Profit Sharing

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Ceg Engineers in Lakeville, Minnesota, is seeking a Substation Engineer II to join the Renewable Power Generation team. The role involves designing, configuring, and testing critical substation systems for renewable energy projects, offering hands-on ownership in both Physical Design and Protection & Controls engineering.

The ideal candidate will have a B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, 3–6 years of experience, and the desire to obtain professional certifications. Ceg Engineers provides an inclusive and flexible work culture with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience designing and leading substation projects.
• Desire to acquire Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
• Advanced familiarity with relay manufacturer configuration tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop physical layouts and structural plans for substations.
• Provide engineering markups for the drafting team.
• Perform studies related to substation and grounding grid.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Project Leadership

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor or Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SEL AcSELerator Quickset

ETAP

SKM

NetSuite ERP

Job description

Job Type

Full-Time

Salary & Benefits

Salary of $85,000 to $110,000 annually. Insurance benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life. Additional benefits include a 401(k) Plan with company contributions, paid time off, and profit sharing.

About Us

Consulting Engineers Group (CEG) has been on a mission to accelerate the transition to clean energy since 1998. As a nimble and rapidly expanding team, we specialize in engineering and building renewable energy projects that make a tangible impact on communities and the environment. Our inclusive culture values diverse perspectives and fostering innovation and collaboration at every level.

Position Overview

CEG is seeking an experienced, motivated Substation Engineer II to join our Renewable Power Generation Plants engineering team. In this role, you will design, configure, and test critical substation systems for large-scale renewable energy projects. This position offers advanced, hands‑on ownership of both Physical Design and Protection & Controls (P&C) engineering workflows. Not all requirements need to be met to apply, we encourage parties to apply that have some of the skills needed.

What You’ll Do

• Develop physical layouts and structural plans, including substation equipment, fencing, access roads, grounding grid, trenching routes, and conduit & cable routes
• Develop wiring diagrams and schematics
• Provide engineering markups of AC/DC schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and other drawings for the drafting team to execute
• Review drawings provided by drafting team to ensure all engineering markups were accurately incorporated
• Perform studies related to substation, reactive power, grounding grid, short‑circuit fault, overcurrent, etc.
• Perform mathematical checks on voltage drop and battery sizing equations
• Lead project planning, scheduling, and coordination for projects of all sizes
• Work with other project team members to produce project deliverables as required
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentoring to Substation Interns and Junior Engineers
• Other job‑related responsibilities as assigned
• Travel to client sites and offices occasionally required, up to 20% of time

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor or Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or related engineering field
• Desire to acquire Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or already possess
• Desire to acquire Professional Engineering certification or already possess
• 3 – 6 years of experience designing and leading substation projects
• Advanced familiarity with relay manufacturer configuration tools (such as SEL AcSELerator Quickset)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis

Bonus If You Bring

• Experience building Substations without a standard or procedure
• Experience with utility‑scale renewable energy systems
• Experience with different substation voltages (69 kV, 115 kV, 138 kV, 230 kV, 345 kV, 500 kV, 765 kV)
• Experience with collection systems or medium voltage
• Experience with substation related software like ETAP, SKM, etc.
• Solid understanding of three‑phase power systems, symmetrical components, and standard IEEE/ANSI device numbers
• Experience with NetSuite ERP

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Be part of a mission‑driven team in clean energy
• Supportive, inclusive, and flexible work culture
• Collaborative and Innovative environment
• Career growth, ongoing learning, and training opportunities
• Company profit sharing and other bonuses
• Exceptional 401k program