Valdes Architecture & Engineering
Substation Engineer
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Important information
Contract type:
Temporary
Salary:
$85,000 – $125,000 / year
Location:
Lombard, IL, USA
Work mode:
Onsite
Published on:
21 August 2026
What they need
Seasoned Substation Engineer with experience in single lines, site plans, electrical plans/sections, grounding, and equipment specifications. Knowledge of transformers, circuit breakers, disconnect switches, arresters, potential & current transformers, and control houses. This individual interfaces with client engineering representatives and other discipline engineers within the Valdes A&E organization. May visit job site as required for exchange of information.
Responsibilities
- Solid Knowledge within the Electrical Engineering discipline with the capability and the initiative to perform the following tasks while supervising and mentoring junior staff members Assist staff with ensuring that engineering packages are completed on time and within budget
- Ability to prepare design packages consisting of one-line diagram, site plan, electrical plans & sections, conduit plans/details, grounding plan/details, and bills of materials
- Maintain positive business relationships with key client’s contacts throughout the project lifecycle
- Coordinate engineering details/drafting with multiple department designers to develop project drawings
- On-site interface with client engineering representatives and other discipline engineers
- Coordinate physical design for high voltage substations
- AC and DC load calculations
- Familiarity with protection and controls design.
- Cable routing design
- Utility interface design
Substation Duties
- Physical design
- Equipment selection and specifications
- Bills of materials
- Site plan, plans/sections, conduit, and grounding
- Coordinate with other design disciplines
- Control building and panel hardware specifications
- Development of sequence of construction identifying pre-outage work
Technical Competencies
- Ability to communicate complicated issues in a simple manner
- Ability to multi-task and handle multiple priorities simultaneously
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledgeable in SKM electrical modeling software
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
- 3+ years of experience working in substation design
- Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
- Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future
Salaries for all positions are based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, total years of experience in the industry, education, skills, and qualifications. Compensation may vary depending on the candidate's individual background and expertise. Salaries are subject to fluctuation outside of the given range. The indicated range is not a commitment and meant as a guideline. All compensation, exempt or non-exempt status, and benefits will be discussed during the interview process.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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