4+ years of utility-scale substation design experience
Previous experience with P&C Substation Design
Professional Engineer (PE) license in Illinois is a plus
Strong understanding of electrical studies and compliance standards
Responsibilities
Provide engineering direction for electrical studies and reports
Design protection and control schemes for utility substations
Prepare and review detailed engineering drawings
Support the development of substation design documents
Guide the creation of complete drawing packages
Respond to technical inquiries and provide field support
Collaborate with SCADA and operations teams to integrate systems
Benefits
Opportunities for mentorship and professional development
Engagement in complex and impactful projects
Supportive work environment with collaboration across teams
Involvement in compliance with key industry standards
Potential for signing/sealing documentation based on qualifications
Full Job Description
Description
David Mason + Assocaites' Power & Utilities Team is looking for an Electrical Engineer to with previous P&C Substation Design experience to join our Chicago-based team. Our ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering & has 4+ years of utility-scale substation design. Licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of Illinois is a plus!
Essential Duties:
Provide engineering and technical direction to project managers and engineering staff in the preparation of electrical studies, reports, plans, specifications, and construction drawings.
Design and develop protection and control (P&C) schemes for utility substations, including relay logic, breaker failure, and bus differential protection.
Prepare and review detailed engineering drawings such as one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, and logic diagrams.
Provide substation P&C design documents and support the development of general arrangements, cross-sections, details, and Bills of Material.
Guide the creation of complete drawing packages for substations, including both protection/control and physical design documents.
Respond to complex technical inquiries from clients and project teams, and provide field support during commissioning, troubleshooting, and fault investigations.
Ensure compliance with NERC, FERC, IEEE, and regional reliability standards (e.g., MRO, SERC).
Collaborate with SCADA, communications, and operations teams to integrate protection systems with control centers.
Monitor project progress, ensure design specifications are met, and perform work within established schedules and budgets.
Provide directions to project staff to ensure coordination, completeness, and accuracy of technical deliverables.
Interpret and review wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical specifications with a high level of accuracy.
Support the engineer's opinion of probable construction cost and assist in estimating materials, equipment, and labor.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members and support their training and development.
Support proposal development, project budgeting, billing, and accounts receivable tracking.
May sign/seal drawings or other required documentation based on division and firm policies
Follow and abide by the employee and safety manuals
