Substation Engineer

Posted 8 Days Ago
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Chicago, IL, USA
In-Office
Expert/Leader
Information Technology • Consulting
The Role
Leads and supports high-voltage substation projects up to 765kV, covering physical and protection and controls design. Develops drawings, schematics, layouts, relay panel wiring, grounding, and auxiliary power systems. Performs QA/QC reviews, mentors engineers, coordinates with clients and vendors, and oversees deliverables. Prepares budgets, schedules, procurement specifications, and construction documentation while supporting proposals and business development.
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Substation Engineer 
Chicago, Illinois, USA Openings also in Houston, Dallas, Minneapolis, Kansas City, Austin, Atlanta, Chicago, Boston and Chattanooga
The role offers hybrid work, relocation assistance, bonus potential, and employee ownership.
Primary Skills - substation design
Secondary Skills - qc, qa, microsoft office, bluebeam revu
Work Experience (Years) - 5-20
No. Positions - 9
Remote Status - Partially Remote
Degree -University - Bachelor's Degree/3-4 Year Degree
Relocation Paid - Yes
Recruit From - Nationwide
Job Description
As Substation Engineer, you’ll:
Lead and support substation projects up to 765kV, including both physical and protection & controls design.
Develop drawings, schematics, layouts, relay panel wiring, grounding, and auxiliary power systems.
Perform QA/QC reviews of design packages, mentor junior engineers, and oversee project deliverables.
Coordinate with clients, vendors, and project teams to ensure technical excellence.
Prepare budgets, schedules, and specifications for procurement and construction.
Support business development opportunities and present proposals/designs to clients.
Why Apply?
You’ll be part of a top-ranked power engineering team working on substation, renewables integration, HVDC, BESS, and other advanced infrastructure projects. Employee-ownership means you share in the success you help create, with a comprehensive benefits package and hybrid work options after the first 90 days."

Qualifications
5+ years of experience in HV substation design (physical and/or P&C).
Project lead or technical specialist background.
Strong QA/QC and client coordination experience.
Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
Proficiency with Bluebeam Revu and Microsoft Office.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 5+ years of experience in HV substation design
  • Project lead or technical specialist background
  • Strong QA/QC experience
  • Client coordination experience
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license
  • Proficiency with Bluebeam Revu
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office
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The Company
HQ: Jersey City, New Jersey
129 Employees
Year Founded: 2005

What We Do

Microsoft Gold Certified Partner | Trusted Adviser MetaOption is a technology services firm specializing in business applications and cloud solutions. We help mid-market and enterprise customers solve their business challenges through strategic consulting services, innovative offerings and industry-specific solutions built on the latest technologies. Services: - Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central - Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central On-Premise (NAV 2018) - Dynamics NAV 2018, 2017, 2016, 2013 R2, 2009 Customization, Support - Dynamics Business Central/NAV Integration, Upgrade, Reporting - Microsoft Dynamics 365 (CRM) - Microsoft BI - Jet Reports - EDI Integration - Microsoft Dynamics Hosting - Microsoft Dynamics Staffing Industry Solutions for Dynamics NAV / Dynamics 365 Business Central - Dynamics 365 Business Central/NAV Manufacturing ERP Solution for Job-based manufactures and integration with Engineering Systems - Dynamics 365 Business Central/NAV Pharma ERP Solution for Wholesalers, Distributors, and Manufacturers - Dynamics 365 Business Central/NAV Logistics ERP Solution - Dynamics 365 Business Central/NAV Telecom Master/Dealer ERP Solution Dynamics 365 Business Central/NAV Add-ons - Warehouse Management System (WMS) for Dynamics 365 Business Central/NAV with ADCS (Advanced Data Capture System) mobile solution - Pharma Track & Trace Add-on for Dynamics 365 Business Central/NAV - Barcode Add-on for Dynamics 365 Business Central/NAV - License Plate (Container Management) Add-on for Dynamics 365 Business Central/NAV - MetaDocs Document Management Add-on for Dynamics 365 Business Central/NAV

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