Substation Design Electrical Engineer - P&C

David Mason + Associates

$80K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
  • 4+ years of experience in utility-scale substation design.
  • Previous experience with protection and control (P&C) schemes essential.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in Missouri is a plus.
  • Strong understanding of NERC, FERC, and IEEE standards.

Responsibilities

  • Provide engineering guidance for electrical studies and reports.
  • Design P&C schemes for utility substations including relay logic.
  • Prepare and review electrical engineering drawings such as one-line diagrams.
  • Support the development of substation design documents and all related materials.
  • Respond to complex technical questions from clients and teams.
  • Ensure compliance with industry reliability standards.
  • Mentor junior team members and support their development.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth and mentorship.
  • Engagement in challenging utility-scale projects.
  • Collaboration with experienced professionals across various disciplines.
  • Potential to earn a Professional Engineer (PE) license.
  • Participation in crucial industry compliance standards and practices.
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 St. Louis-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 Missouri 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
  • Completes other duties as assigned

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