| Location | St. Louis, Missouri |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $165,000–$180,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
Lead critical power projects
Technical leadership role
Our client is a leading engineering and infrastructure services organization supporting utility, industrial, renewable energy, and power delivery projects. The company provides engineering, design, construction, commissioning, and maintenance services for critical electrical infrastructure. Known for technical excellence and innovation, they deliver complex transmission and distribution projects across North America.
Lead the engineering design and execution of transmission and distribution substation projects.
Prepare, review, and approve one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, protection and control drawings, and physical layouts.
Perform and review engineering calculations related to grounding, lightning protection, cable sizing, conduit systems, and equipment selection.
Lead equipment specification and selection for transformers, switchgear, breakers, disconnect switches, bus systems, and related substation equipment.
Serve as the technical lead on projects and provide guidance to junior engineers and designers.
Coordinate with civil, structural, protection and control, construction, and project management teams.
Manage project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and resource planning from an engineering perspective.
Ensure compliance with applicable IEEE, NEC, NESC, utility, and client standards.
Review vendor drawings, technical submittals, and equipment documentation.
Participate in client meetings, technical presentations, design reviews, and proposal support activities.
Support construction, commissioning, troubleshooting, and field engineering efforts as required.
Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies.
Mentor and develop junior engineering staff.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
A successful Senior Substation Engineer should have:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
8+ years of substation engineering experience supporting transmission and distribution projects.
Strong knowledge of substation design principles, equipment applications, and utility standards.
Experience leading engineering projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
Proficiency interpreting electrical drawings, specifications, calculations, and technical standards.
Strong analytical, organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
Competitive salary ranging from $165,000 to $180,000 per year.
Annual performance bonus
Comprehensive medical benefits
401(k) with company match
Generous PTO and holidays
PE and professional development support
Leadership growth opportunities
Exposure to major grid infrastructure projects
Flexible work environment
Strong career advancement potential