Electrical Engineer - Substation DesignPosition: Full-Time
Location: Any (Florida and Illinois preferred)
Licensing: Professional Engineer (PE) Required
About the Role Hanson Professional Services Inc. is seeking an experienced
Electrical Engineer specializing in Substation Design to support power delivery projects for utility, municipal, and industrial clients. This senior-level role is ideal for a licensed Professional Engineer with extensive experience in
high-voltage substations, including physical layout, protection and control coordination, and interdisciplinary design integration.
The successful candidate will bring strong technical expertise, leadership capability, and direct experience working with
transmission and distribution (T&D) utilities or power companies.
Key Responsibilities Substation Engineering & Design - Lead the design of new, expanded, and upgraded electrical substations (typically 69kV through 500kV).
- Develop and review substation designs including:
- Physical layouts and general arrangements
- Bus configurations and equipment arrangement
- Grounding systems and lightning protection
- Raceway and cable schedules
- Equipment foundations and integration with civil/structural designs
- Perform and review electrical calculations, including:
- Short-circuit and relay coordination support
- Prepare construction drawings, technical specifications, design reports, and material lists.
Protection, Control & Systems Coordination - Coordinate substation design with protection and control engineers, SCADA, and communications teams.
- Support breaker, transformer, relay, and protection scheme selection and integration.
- Ensure designs comply with applicable utility standards and power system requirements.
Project Leadership & Technical Oversight - Serve as lead engineer or technical authority on substation projects.
- Provide quality control reviews of drawings, calculations, and specifications.
- Collaborate with civil, structural, geotechnical, transmission line, and environmental teams.
- Support project managers with:
- Scheduling and risk identification
- Mentor junior engineers and designers.
Industry Tools & Standards - Apply applicable industry codes and standards, including:
- Utility-specific design criteria
- Utilize industry-standard software and tools, such as:
- Ground grid and fault analysis tools
- Maintain awareness of current substation construction methods, safety requirements, and materials.
Client & Field Support - Work directly with electric utilities, power providers, and industrial clients.
- Support construction activities through:
- Review of contractor submittals
- Site visits and field observations
- Ensure design intent is effectively communicated and implemented in the field.
Required Qualifications - Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license (required at hire).
- Minimum 8 years of experience in substation or power delivery engineering.
- Prior experience working with:
- Transmission and distribution companies
- Strong understanding of substation equipment, protection philosophies, and utility standards.
- Proven ability to lead technical tasks and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications - Experience with EPC or owner engineer utility project delivery models.
- Experience with HV/EHV substations (230kV and above).
- Familiarity with relay protection concepts and SCADA integration.
- Experience developing proposals, cost estimates, and schedules.
- Prior experience mentoring junior staff or acting in a technical lead role.
Soft Skills & Competencies - High level of technical judgment and attention to detail
- Strong leadership and collaboration skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
Working at Hanson - Employee-owned firm offering career growth and long-term stability
- Collaborative culture across multiple disciplines and offices
- Willingness to support occasional site visits and travel
- Valid driver's license required
Salary Range: $147,000-$175,000BenefitsOur focus on people means we offer a generous benefits program to help you create a solid foundation for health and security throughout your career, including:
- Competitive compensation
- Performance bonuses
- 401(k) with matching contribution
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Comprehensive health & well-being plans
- Financial wellness plans
- Work-life balance programs
