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Assistant Substation Engineer, Electrical - Transmission & Distribution (Minneapolis)

Minneapolis, MN, USFull-time$85k–$125k2026-11-08 → 2026-11-09
No visa sponsorship

Core

Assist licensed engineers in designing and preparing deliverables for new and modified high-voltage (13kV to 765kV) electrical power substation projects from conceptual phase through completion.

Role type

Assistant Substation Engineer (Electrical)

Builds

Substation design packages, calculations, sketches, and equipment specifications for utility systems.

Domain

Electrical Engineering / Power Transmission & Distribution

Required skills

High-voltage electrical design, protective relaying, electrical studies (grounding, lightning), substation calculations (insulation, voltage drop, cable sizing), IEEE/NESC standards application, field inspection support, technical reporting.

Preferred skills

ABET accredited degree, internship experience, EIT certification, strong GPA, campus/community involvement.

Technologies

Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

Prepare design deliverables, develop substation calculations, assist with field inspections, compile project data, support client presentations, adhere to project schedules and QA/QC guidelines.

Seniority

Entry-level / Internship