Substation Physical Engineer (REMOTE)

1872 Consulting; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Substation Physical Engineer to lead the design of new substations. This remote position involves collaborating with utility clients and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong electrical engineering background and a PE license. Join a company that values employee growth and offers flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Full benefits

401K match

ESOP

Continuing education support

Remote flexibility

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of substation design experience.
• PE license required.

Responsibilities

• Design substation physical layouts and prepare general arrangement drawings.
• Perform calculations: grounding, AC/DC loading, cable sizing.

Skills

Communication

Project Coordination

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Substation Physical Engineer (REMOTE)

Company Summary
This engineering consultancy is a nationally recognized provider of power infrastructure solutions. Their utilities team supports electrical grid modernization, renewable integration, and substation design for electric and gas utilities. They are known for fostering a people-first, learning-centric work culture with flexible work arrangements and long-term employee growth.

Position Summary
The Substation Physical Engineer will lead the physical design of new substations, supporting major utility clients across the U.S. Responsibilities include developing layouts, schematics, grounding calculations, and compliance with industry standards such as NEC, NESC, IEEE, and ANSI. This position requires strong electrical engineering fundamentals, substation design experience, and a PE license.

Responsibilities

• Design substation physical layouts and prepare general arrangement drawings
• Perform calculations: grounding, AC/DC loading, cable sizing, lighting, bus sizing
• Develop electrical plans, bills of materials, and technical specifications
• Collaborate with project engineers, designers, and utility clients
• Ensure design compliance with applicable codes and client-specific standards

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering required
• PE license required
• 5–8+ years of substation design experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel
• Strong communication and project coordination skills
• Familiarity with substation protection and control is a plus

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $90,000 – $125,000 depending on experience
• Full benefits, 401K match, ESOP, continuing education support
• Remote flexibility