Substation Engineer III or IV

Michael Page International

Springfield, Missouri

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$100,000–$150,000 Per Year
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology), Alternative Energy, American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Bill of Materials (BOM), C Programming Language, Code Reviews, Communication Skills, Construction Planning, Customer Retention/Renewal, Customer Support/Service, Documentation, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Substation, Electrical Utility, Electrical Wiring, Energy & Utilities, Engineer in Training (EIT), Engineering Drawing, High Voltage (HV), IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers), Interpersonal Skills, Legal, MPI, Materials Planning, Mentoring, Microsoft Office, National Electrical Code, Power Engineering, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Product Reviews, Professional Engineer, Project Design, Project Engineering, Risk Analysis, Schedule Development, Schematics, Technical Leadership, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Springfield, Missouri
POSTED
Today
Substation Engineer III/IVThe Substation Engineer III/IV is responsible for the independent planning, design, and execution of electrical substation projects for utility, industrial, and renewable energy clients. This role applies advanced engineering judgment to develop technically sound, constructible, and code-compliant substation designs, while providing technical leadership, mentoring junior engineers, and supporting Project Managers and Professional Engineers (PEs) in delivering high-quality projects. Essential duties and responsibilities include:Lead and independently perform the design of physical substation components, including yard layouts, grounding systems, lightning protection, control building layouts, raceways, and auxiliary AC/DC power systems.Develop and review protection and control schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, panel layouts, and interconnection details.Prepare and review engineering drawings, calculations, and bills of material for planning, construction, operation, and maintenance.Perform and review engineering calculations, including grounding analysis, voltage drop, cable pulling, fault current, and related studies.Ensure project team applies engineering standards including NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE, and ANSI.Conduct technical quality reviews of design packages, identify discrepancies or constructability issues, and provide corrective guidance.Provide technical direction and mentoring to Engineer I/II staff and designers, including review of work products and guidance on best practices.Collaborate with Project Managers, clients, and internal disciplines to resolve technical challenges, evaluate alternatives, and implement solutions.Identify potential project risks, design conflicts, or scope impacts and proactively communicate recommended solutions to stakeholders.Support client meetings, design reviews, and coordinate efforts as a technical subject matter contributor.Maintain accurate and complete project documentation, calculations, and design records.MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans, and all other qualified applicants.The successful applicant will have:Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program.3-8 years of experience in electrical substation engineering or related power systems design.Demonstrated ability to independently execute substation design tasks with minimal supervision.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical judgment skills.Ability to manage priorities, schedules, and multiple concurrent assignments.Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.Preferred qualifications include:Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) licensure, or ability to obtain licensure.Experience designing medium and high-voltage substation systems for utility or industrial clients.Working knowledge of ANSI, IEEE, NEMA, and NESC (ANSI C2) standards related to substation design.Experience in ground grid design using SES-CDEGS software.Experience reviewing and mentoring junior engineering staff.What's on offer:Competitive salary ranging from $100,000 to $150,000 USD, based on qualifications and experience.Great bonus structure and full-time benefits.Opportunity to work in a key role within the electric utility and energy sector.Opportunity to travel to project sites nationwide supporting major power delivery projects, with all travel expenses covered.Work on high-impact transmission and substation infrastructure projects supporting grid modernization and reliability initiatives across the U.S.Medical, dental, and vision benefits available.If you're ready to take the next step in your career as a Substation Engineer III or IV, we encourage you to apply today!Job summary:SectorPower & EnergySub SectorElectrical Design EngineerIndustryEnergy & Natural ResourcesLocationSpringfieldContract TypePermanentConsultant NameDom DeliaJob ReferenceJN-062026-7044098Job NatureHybrid working

About the Company

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Michael Page International

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world. Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job. In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas: Banking and financial services Digital and e-commerce Engineering and manufacturing Finance and accounting Human resources Information technology Marketing Oil and gas Procurement and supply chain Property and construction Sales An Established Brand The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry. A Market Leader The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world. Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
WEBSITE
https://www.michaelpage.ca/