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General Engineer - Substation Engineer (Utilities)

OAKBROOK TERRACE, Illinois💼 Full-time💰 $92,000–$92,000🗓 2026-05-14 → 2026-09-23

Core

Leads and supports engineering efforts for utility infrastructure including electric/gas distribution, transmission, and substations, developing solutions to enhance safety, reliability, and operational efficiency.

Role type

Senior IC substation engineer (utilities)

Builds

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

Domain

Utilities / Power Systems

Deliverable

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

Required skills

Analyze and interpret complex electrical and mechanical systems, Apply problem-solving approaches and engineering theory, Knowledge of engineering designs, principles, and practices, Operate complex field test equipment, Develop high-level scope and preliminary designs, Create one-line diagrams and conceptual layouts

Preferred skills

Graduate degree in Engineering, Project Management Certification, Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification, Professional Engineer (PE) license

Technologies

138kV, 345kV, 765kV systems, Power flow analysis tools, Field test equipment

Responsibilities

Collect and analyze technical data to draw conclusions and present recommendations, Lead small engineering projects coordinating with cross-functional teams, Provide technical support for design, installation, and maintenance of systems, Evaluate and improve technical systems and processes, Lead scope of work development for new substations and expansions, Coordinate input from civil structural and protection & control teams

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC with independent judgment

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