Substation Engineer: Lead Design‑Build Power Systems

ARCO a Family of Construction Companies; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

ESOP

401k (Traditional and Roth)

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for associates’ children

Sabbatical program after five years +$

Volunteer leave

Charitable match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies, is seeking a Substation Engineer to lead electrical substation design and power solutions for design/build projects in Downers Grove, IL. You will guide the full electrical scope and mentor project teams, delivering technical excellence across a range of utility applications.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in substation design, strong HV knowledge, and experience reading diverse drawings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of substation design and engineering experience.
• Experience reading, interpreting, and producing single-line, three-line, schematics, and layouts.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, MicroStation, ETAP, SKM, Mathcad or similar tools.
• EIT desirable; PE certification is a plus.

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.

Skills

Substation design

Project leadership

High voltage

Reading drawings

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

ETAP

SKM

Mathcad

Job description

ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies, is seeking a Substation Engineer to lead electrical substation design and power solutions for design/build projects in Downers Grove, IL. You will guide the full electrical scope and mentor project teams, delivering technical excellence across a range of utility applications.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in substation design, strong HV knowledge, and experience reading diverse drawings.