Substation Engineer - V

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Company-paid medical and dental coverage

401(k) with company matching

Job summary

Toth And Associates is looking for an Electrical Engineer to lead substation projects in Springfield, MO. The role involves managing project coordination, technical deliverables, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and 7–10 years of experience in the field. Benefits include paid time off, 401(k) matching, and company-paid medical coverage.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead major portions of substation projects or independently execute small-to-medium projects.
• Prepare, review, and approve engineering drawings and calculations.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineering staff.

Skills

Electrical substation engineering

Risk assessment

Technical communication

Microsoft Office applications

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Engineering design tools

Job description

Job Details

Location: Headquarters - Springfield, MO 65804

Position Type: Full‑Time

Education Level: 4‑Year Degree

Salary Range: $120,000 - $160,000 per year

Travel: Up to 10%

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Engineering - Electrical

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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET‑accredited 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) with company matching and profit sharing
• Discretionary bonuses
• Paid Bonding Leave
• Vision coverage
• Company‑paid life insurance and long‑term disability insurance
• Supplemental life insurance available
• Short‑term disability available
• FSA and HSA options
• Education assistance