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Assistant Substation Engineer, Mechanical- Transmission & Distribution (Kansas City)

Kansas City, MO, USFull-time2026-10-05 → 2026-11-09
No visa sponsorship

Core

Assist project staff in preparing design deliverables for new and modified high-voltage electrical power substation projects from conceptual phase through completion.

Role type

Assistant Substation Engineer (Mechanical)

Builds

Substation design packages including physical arrangements, protective relaying, control systems, electrical studies, and equipment specifications.

Domain

Electrical Power Transmission & Distribution

Required skills

High-voltage electrical system design, substation calculations (insulation, voltage drop, cable sizing), IEEE/NESC standards application, field inspection support, project data compilation, client presentation support, cost estimation, bill of materials preparation.

Preferred skills

ABET accredited degree, internship experience, EIT certification, strong GPA (3.0+), campus/community involvement.

Technologies

Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

Assist in design of substation projects, prepare design sketches and cost estimates, apply industry standards, conduct field inspections, compile project data, support client presentations, resolve project issues, adhere to project schedules.

Seniority

Entry-level, supervised IC