CareerPlan

Substation Design Engineer

Decatur, ILRemoteFull-time$71k2026-08-26 → 2026-11-10

Core

Engineering design, project management, and technical support for new and existing Bulk, Distribution, and Customer Substations (up to 138kV), including integration of solar and other DER sources.

Role type

Substation Design Engineer

Builds

Bulk, Distribution, and Customer Substations

Domain

Electric transmission and distribution

Required skills

electrical engineering, substation design, project management, cost-benefit analysis, material and construction specifications, drawing preparation, solar and DER integration

Preferred skills

Power Option coursework, Electrical background, P.E. License, EIT certification, substation equipment maintenance experience

Technologies

CAD software, project management tools

Responsibilities

Establish basic design parameters, write and evaluate material and construction specifications, direct drawing preparation, perform cost/benefit analyses, manage overall project cost and scheduling, coordinate activities with real estate, purchasing, drafting, construction, and operating groups, provide consulting services to other groups on substation matters, integrate solar and other DER sources into the existing grid

Seniority

Mid-level to Senior, hands-on IC