Supervising Substation Engineer

Dashiell; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Dashiell, an operating unit of Quanta Services, seeks a Supervising Substation Engineer to lead engineering teams in Chicago, IL. Responsibilities include delivering profitable, high-quality substation projects, assigning tasks, and coordinating with construction and procurement to meet milestones.

The role requires a PE license, 15+ years in electrical power, and extensive HV substation knowledge, with travel as needed. Office location: Chicago area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE); able to obtain a license if practicing in another state within one year.
• Minimum of 15 years in the electrical power industry with substation experience.
• Experience supervising design teams including multi‑discipline engineers, designers and drafters.
• Extensive knowledge of 138 kV+ HV substation components and their functions; AC/DC fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects meet quality, schedule, and profitability objectives.
• Supervise multiple project teams to ensure on-time completion of projects.
• Assign projects to engineering teams based on requirements and resources.
• Coordinate with construction and purchasing to meet milestones.
• Ensure use of NEC, NESC, IEEE, and ANSI standards in designs.
• Communicate project activities with customers, teams, and management.
• Prepare and track project schedules and budgets to stay on plan.
• Apply engineering software for ground grid design, relay coordination, and load flow studies.
• Provide project engineering support to meet schedules as needed.
• Lead in a team environment and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Project team leadership

Substation engineering

High-voltage 138 kV+

NEC/NESC/IEEE/ANSI standards

Engineering software proficiency

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Resource management

Travel readiness

Safety & compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

Dashiell, anoperating unit of Quanta Services(trading as PWR), is a leading national provider of technical and construction services supporting critical electric infrastructure. We serve electric utilities, power generation, industrial, renewable, and energy markets with integrated capabilities spanning planning and system studies, engineering and design, maintenance and testing, program management, construction, and turnkey EPC delivery.

With more than 60 years of experience executing large, complex projects, Dashiell specializes in medium- and high-voltage electrical infrastructure and delivers safe, reliable solutions across the full project lifecycle. Backed by the scale, resources, and safety culture of Quanta Services, Dashiell partners with clients to build and maintain the infrastructure that powers communities and economies. Learn more at www.dashiell.com.

Primary Function

The Supervising Substation Engineer has complete responsibility for the profitability, quality, and schedule performance of their engineering team(s). This role oversees resource assignment and management within design teams, performs engineering duties necessary to ensure completion of project goals, and coordinates the efforts of project teams toward the completion of several simultaneous projects. The position requires extensive knowledge of both substation design and engineering. The position will be based in our Chicago, IL office located at 720 East Butterfield Road STE 200, Lombard, IL 60148 and will report to Dashiell’s VP of Engineering.

Duties & Responsibilities

Employee may be called upon to perform any or all of the following functions:

• Ensure that projects are managed to meet project quality, schedule, and profitability objectives.
• Supervise the efforts of several project teams to ensure on-time completion of multiple projects.
• Assign projects to engineering teams based on project requirements, schedule, and availability of personnel.
• Work with project engineers to coordinate engineering team efforts with construction and purchasing departments to ensure construction milestones are met.
• Ensure project teams are using project-specific standards and that design efforts are progressing efficiently.
• Communicate and coordinate project activities with customer representatives, project teams, management, and others as needed.
• Prepare and track project schedules and budgets and work with project team leaders to ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget.
• Apply engineering application software to complete tasks such as ground grid design, relay coordination, transformer sizing, and short circuit and load flow studies.
• Perform project engineering and design functions when necessary to meet project schedules.
• Work with project engineers to ensure project teams apply engineering standards including the NEC, NESC, IEEE, and ANSI.
• Properly use the document management system.
• Ensure project team members are working in a responsible manner and taking ownership of their work.
• Travel out of town for short periods of time as required by projects and assignments.
• Maintain job safety analysis sheets.
• Perform special projects and complete other duties as assigned or requested.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Drive consistent project execution by holding engineering teams accountable to quality, schedule, and budget targets across a portfolio of simultaneous substation projects.
• Maximize team productivity through strategic resource assignment, balancing workload, skill development, and project priorities.
• Enable seamless cross‑functional coordination between engineering, construction, and procurement, reducing rework and accelerating project delivery.
• Serve as a technical authority and mentor, elevating the engineering capability of project teams and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications / Experience

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE); if registered in a state other than where the engineer will practice, the employee must be able to obtain a license within one year of date of hire.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in the electrical power industry, with extensive knowledge and demonstrated experience in substation engineering and design.
• Experience managing the efforts of a design team that includes multiple‑discipline engineers, designers, and drafters.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of high‑voltage electrical substation components and their functions, 138 kV and above.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of AC/DC fundamentals and three‑phase power systems.
• Strong knowledge of common engineering application software.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of engineering standards including NEC, NESC, IEEE, and ANSI.
• Extensive knowledge of design documents and drawings necessary to complete a project.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise multiple project teams and coordinate with other departments and management to set project team goals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead in a team environment and communicate goals effectively with co‑workers.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods during computer‑based work.
• Ability to stand and walk intermittently throughout the workday.
• Occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional travel to other offices or meeting locations.

Environmental Conditions

• Primarily climate‑controlled office environment.
• Occasional exposure to field or industrial environments during site visits.

Reasonable accommodations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined by Company policy.

Compensation/Benefits

$120,000 - $215,000 yearly

The compensation range for this position is compliant with all local and state regulations and is based on several factors such as work experience, education, qualifications, and internal and external market factors. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year‑end incentive bonus program.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Dashiell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Dashiell offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Benefits include company‑paid life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, long‑term disability insurance, and an employee assistance program. Additional benefit offerings include medical coverage through a traditional PPO or one of two high‑deductible health plans (with FSA or HSA options), dental and vision coverage, supplemental life insurance, short‑term disability, critical illness insurance, group accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and a 401(k) plan with immediate vesting, among others.