Transmission Engineer

Brooksource; Maple Grove (MN); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IRS mileage reimbursement at $0.75/m/I

Hotel accommodations fully reimbursed

Meals reimbursed under per diem

Job summary

Brooksource, partnering with a leading Upper Midwest utility, seeks a Project Engineer to support a multi-year portfolio of transmission substation construction and grid modernization projects across five states. The role covers 69kV-345kV voltage classes with 765kV interconnections and multi-hundred-million capital programs.

You will lead field engineering, review IFC packages, support construction teams, and ensure QA/QC and safety compliance while traveling regionally.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of utility, transmission, substation, or power infrastructure experience.
• Experience supporting high-voltage substation construction.
• Ability to read/interpret physical design drawings, general arrangement drawings, equipment layouts, foundation drawings, structural drawings, and construction specifications.
• Experience supporting construction teams in a field environment.
• Strong QA/QC and constructability review experience.

Responsibilities

• Construction Readiness: Review IFC packages, validate constructability, identify field conflicts pre-mobilization, coordinate resolution of engineering discrepancies.
• Field Engineering Support: Regular field visits, verify installation against design, support construction teams, document site observations, assist with issue resolution/change management.
• QA/QC: Reviews throughout execution, verify compliance with drawings/specs, support turnover/punch-list, reduce rework, improve execution consistency.
• Safety Leadership: Champion safety culture, participate in safety observations, promote compliance with utility/contractor standards

Skills

High-voltage substation experience

Transmission/substation field exp

Reading/interpretation of drawings

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Job description

Location: Maple Grove, MN (Hybrid - Tues/Wed/Thurs onsite, Mon/Fri remote)

Compensation: $70-$90/ hour DOE

Type: Long-Term W2 Consulting Engagement

Overview

Brooksource is partnering with a leading Upper Midwest utility to hire a Project Engineer supporting a multi-year portfolio of transmission substation construction and grid modernization projects - renewable energy integration, system capacity expansion, digital substation technology, grid automation, and long-term reliability improvements across a five-state region.

Voltage classes: 69kV-345kV, with regional transmission expansion efforts reaching 765kV interconnections. Supports $100M+ capital programs; primarily greenfield construction (not maintenance/upgrades), expected to stay active for several years.

What They'll Work On

Transmission Expansion & Renewable Interconnections

• New transmission substation construction
• Renewable energy interconnection projects
• Capacity expansion initiatives
• Long-range transmission planning initiatives

Grid Modernization Programs

• Advanced fiber communication infrastructure
• Digital substation initiatives
• IEC 61850 implementation
• SCADA and automation enhancements
• Construction support for protection and control systems
• Commissioning readiness reviews
• Energization preparation
• Relay installation and coordination support
• Asset reliability initiatives
• Regulatory/compliance support

Key Responsibilities

• Construction Readiness: Review IFC packages, validate constructability, identify field conflicts pre-mobilization, coordinate resolution of engineering discrepancies
• Field Engineering Support: Regular field visits across the territory, verify installation against design, support construction teams, document site observations, assist with issue resolution/change management
• QA/QC: Reviews throughout execution, verify compliance with drawings/specs, support turnover/punch-list, reduce rework, improve execution consistency
• Safety Leadership: Champion safety culture, participate in safety observations, promote compliance with utility/contractor standards

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of utility, transmission, substation, or power infrastructure experience
• Experience supporting high-voltage substation construction
• Strong understanding of transmission and substation installations
• Ability to read/interpret physical design drawings, general arrangement drawings, equipment layouts, foundation drawings, structural drawings, and construction specifications
• Experience supporting construction teams in a field environment
• Strong QA/QC and constructability review experience
• Ability to travel frequently throughout the Upper Midwest
• Valid driver's license

Ideal Backgrounds

Project Engineer, Senior Field Engineer, Construction Engineer, General Foreman, Superintendent, Construction Manager, Owner's Representative, Utility Construction Coordinator, Commissioning Lead, Substation Supervisor, Transmission Construction Supervisor.

Experience with utilities, EPC firms, engineering consultancies, or major electrical contractors highly preferred.

• IRS mileage reimbursement at $0.75/mile
• Hotel accommodations fully reimbursed during project site travel (typically one-night stays - site visits usually run 2 days, not full weeks)
• Meals reimbursed within approved per diem guidelines
• Hybrid work based in Maple Grove, MN - onsite Tues/Wed/Thurs, remote Mon/Fri, with some flexibility for appointments on onsite days
• Field travel considered part of office attendance expectations

EEO Statement

Brooksource is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

Pay Disclaimer

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Brooksource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, and sick time. Paid company holidays are subject to hour requirements and completion of the new hire period (13 weeks). We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.