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Lead Substation Electrical Engineer

Chicago, IL, us🌐 Remote💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-03 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead the design, planning, and delivery of utility-scale transmission and distribution substation projects for utilities, renewable energy, and industrial clients.

Role type

Senior IC Lead Substation Electrical Engineer

Builds

Utility-scale substation physical designs, protection and control systems, grounding solutions, and power delivery infrastructure.

Domain

Energy infrastructure / Power systems / Grid modernization

Deliverable

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

Required skills

Substation design, Protection and control systems, Grounding systems, Power delivery infrastructure, Engineering standards (IEEE, NESC, NEC), Project coordination, Technical mentorship

Preferred skills

Renewable energy integration, Grid modernization, SCADA integration, Advanced degree in Engineering, 10+ years experience

Technologies

AutoCAD, MicroStation, ETAP, Aspen, CAPE

Responsibilities

Lead engineering and design of transmission/distribution substation projects, Provide technical guidance on physical design and equipment layouts, Support engineering studies (fault current, equipment sizing), Mentor engineers and coordinate multidisciplinary teams, Collaborate on client proposals and scope definition, Resolve field issues during construction

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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