Substation Engineer - V

Toth And Associates; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Bonuses

Education assistance

Vision

Job summary

Toth And Associates in Billings, MT is seeking an Electrical Substation Engineer to lead major portions of projects and act as the technical lead for client coordination. The role requires a B.S.

in Electrical Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program and 7–10 years of substation experience. Responsibilities include developing and reviewing protective and control designs, calculations, and BOMs, while mentoring junior staff and maintaining strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• ABET‑accredited B.S. in Electrical Engineering required.
• 7–10 years of experience in electrical substation engineering or related power systems design.
• Ability to lead technical execution with minimal oversight and review complex calculations.
• Strong knowledge of substation design principles and applicable codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead major portions of substation projects from kickoff through delivery.
• Serve as technical lead and coordination point for PMs, clients, and teams.
• Own scope of work including substation design deliverables and studies.
• Prepare and review drawings, calculations, studies, and BOMs.
• Mentor Engineer I–IV staff and provide design reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Project coordination

Communication

Risk assessment

Mentoring

Education

ABET‑accredited B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

SES-CDEGS

Job description

Job Location: Billings, MT 59101
Position Type: Full‑Time
Education Level: 4‑Year Degree
Salary Range: $120,000.00 – $160,000.00
Travel Percentage: Up to 10%
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Engineering - Electrical

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead major portions of substation projects or independently execute small-to-medium projects from kickoff through delivery.
• Serve as the technical lead and primary engineering point of contact for project coordination with Project Managers, clients, and internal teams.
• Own the technical scope of work, including development and oversight of substation physical and protection & control design deliverables.
• Prepare, review, and approve engineering drawings, calculations, studies, and bills of material.
• Apply and enforce applicable codes and standards (NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE, ANSI) to ensure compliant and constructible designs.
• Identify project risks, design conflicts, and scope impacts; determine appropriate resolution and escalation.
• Perform and oversee engineering analyses, including grounding, fault current, voltage drop, and related studies.
• Conduct QA/QC reviews of calculations, drawings, and design packages prior to issuance; serve as Engineer of Record when licensed.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to Engineer I–IV staff, including design reviews and development feedback.
• Communicate project status, technical issues, and risks clearly to internal stakeholders and clients.
• Maintain day‑to‑day client engineering relationships.
• Support client satisfaction and repeat business through consistent, high‑quality technical delivery and communication.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and records.
• Travel as required for project coordination, site visits, or client meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET‑accredited engineering program.
• 7–10 years of experience in electrical substation engineering or related power systems design.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical execution of projects with minimal oversight.
• Advanced knowledge of substation design principles, standards, and engineering practices.
• Strong engineering judgment, including the ability to assess risk and make sound technical decisions.
• Proven experience performing and reviewing complex engineering calculations and design packages.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and project deliverables effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and relevant engineering design tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain licensure.
• Expertise in medium- and high-voltage substation systems for utility or industrial clients.
• Advanced proficiency with substation design and analysis software (e.g., grounding analysis tools such as SES-CDEGS).
• Demonstrated experience mentoring and developing junior engineering staff.
• Experience leading client-facing technical discussions and design reviews.

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

Qualified candidates applying directly to Toth are eligible for a sign‑on bonus equal to 10% of the annual base salary. This bonus is subject to the applicable policies.