Electrical Engineer 2 - Physical Substation

Luzco Technologies LLC

$70K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering
  • 2+ years of experience in substation or utility/industrial design (or 1 year with master’s)
  • FE exam passed or in progress
  • Familiarity with NESC, NEC, IEEE, AISC, and ACI standards preferred
  • Proficient in Excel; experience with AutoCAD or Civil 3D a plus
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to travel out-of-state

Responsibilities

  • Design and modify physical substation drawings including general arrangements and equipment layouts
  • Prepare engineering and construction documents for new and upgraded substations
  • Apply technical specifications for structures, foundations, and steel assemblies
  • Perform basic engineering calculations like voltage drop and conduit sizing
  • Coordinate with internal teams to produce complete design packages
  • Support construction and field services through site visits and walkdowns
  • Contribute to cross-functional tasks and other duties as needed

Benefits

  • Opportunity to grow into a technical expert or future team lead
  • Work on both greenfield and brownfield utility projects
  • Collaborate with senior engineers and designers
  • Supportive and innovative team culture
  • Encouragement to apply even if not meeting every qualification
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

The Role

We're hiring a full-time Substation Engineer 2 to focus on the physical design of high-voltage substations (34.5-500kV). This role is open to qualified Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineers who are passionate about layout design and construction-level deliverables, covering site planning, foundations, steel, conduit, grounding, and equipment arrangements.

You'll work on both greenfield and brownfield utility projects, collaborating with senior engineers and designers. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone looking to grow into a technical expert or future team lead.

What Your Day Will Look Like
  • Design and modify physical substation drawings: general arrangements, equipment layouts, grounding, conduit, foundations, and BOMs.
  • Prepare engineering and construction documents for new and upgraded substations.
  • Apply technical specs for structures, foundations, duct banks, and steel assemblies.
  • Perform basic engineering calculations (e.g., voltage drop, conduit sizing, foundation loads).
  • Coordinate with internal teams (P&C, civil, drafting) to produce complete design packages.
  • Apply field markups and support redline/as-built updates.
  • Support construction and field services through occasional site visits and walkdowns.
  • Contribute to cross-functional tasks and other duties as needed.
  • Travel up to 25% as required based on project needs


Requirements

What You'll Bring to the Familia

Essentials to Succeed:
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
  • 2+ years of experience in substation or related utility/industrial design (or 1 year with a master's degree).
  • FE exam passed or in progress.
  • Familiarity with NESC, NEC, IEEE, AISC, and ACI standards preferred.
  • Proficient in Excel; experience with AutoCAD or Civil 3D is a plus.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel out-of-state as needed.


Ready to Make an Impact? We know you might not check every single box on the job description-and that's totally fine. At LUZCO, we care about potential, collaboration, and diverse perspectives. If you're passionate about joining a supportive and innovative team, we encourage you to apply and show us what you can bring to the familia.

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