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Sr Engineer - Substation Engineer (Utilities)

OAKBROOK TERRACE, Illinois💼 Full-time💰 $103,200–$103,200🗓 2026-02-13 → 2026-09-23

Core

Develops and leads teams in studies, plans, criteria, specifications, calculations, evaluations, design documents, performance assessments, integrated systems analysis, cost estimates, and budgets for the planning, design, and maintenance of transmission facilities and systems.

Role type

Senior Substation Engineer (Transmission)

Builds

New 138kV, 345kV, and 765kV substations, expansions, rebuilds, and major equipment additions

Domain

Utility power transmission and substation engineering

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> infrastructure

Required skills

Engineering design principles, complex electrical and mechanical system analysis, problem-solving approaches, applicable standards and codes knowledge, advanced engineering principles application

Preferred skills

Graduate degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or Project Management, Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) status, industry trend analysis

Technologies

138kV, 345kV, 765kV systems, one-line diagrams, conceptual layouts

Responsibilities

Translate planning and operational needs into engineering scopes and high-level designs; Lead scope of work development for new substations and expansions; Develop high-level scope, one-line diagrams, and preliminary designs for greenfield projects; Act as technical liaison between engineering design teams and stakeholders; Coordinate input from civil structural and protection & control teams; Provide detailed technical training and mentorship to others

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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