Substation Engineer - V

Job Location:

Billings, MT 59101
Position Type:
Full‑Time
Education Level: 4‑Year Degree
Salary Range: $ – $

Travel Percentage :
Up to 10%

Job Shift: Day
Job Category:
Engineering - Electrical

• Lead major portions of substation projects or independently execute small-to-medium projects from kickoff through delivery.
• Serve as the technical lead and primary engineering point of contact for project coordination with Project Managers, clients, and internal teams.
• Own the technical scope of work, including development and oversight of substation physical and protection & control design deliverables.
• Prepare, review, and approve engineering drawings, calculations, studies, and bills of material.
• Apply and enforce applicable codes and standards (NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE, ANSI) to ensure compliant and constructible designs.
• Identify project risks, design conflicts, and scope impacts; determine appropriate resolution and escalation.
• Perform and oversee engineering analyses, including grounding, fault current, voltage drop, and related studies.
• Conduct QA/QC reviews of calculations, drawings, and design packages prior to issuance; serve as Engineer of Record when licensed.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to Engineer I–IV staff, including design reviews and development feedback.
• Communicate project status, technical issues, and risks clearly to internal stakeholders and clients.
• Maintain day‑to‑day client engineering relationships.
• Support client satisfaction and repeat business through consistent, high‑quality technical delivery and communication.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and records.
• Travel as required for project coordination, site visits, or client meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET‑accredited engineering program.
• 7–10 years of experience in electrical substation engineering or related power systems design.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical execution of projects with minimal oversight.
• Advanced knowledge of substation design principles, standards, and engineering practices.
• Strong engineering judgment, including the ability to assess risk and make sound technical decisions.
• Proven experience performing and reviewing complex engineering calculations and design packages.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and project deliverables effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and relevant engineering design tools.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain licensure.
• Expertise in medium- and high-voltage substation systems for utility or industrial clients.
• Advanced proficiency with substation design and analysis software (e.g., grounding analysis tools such as SES-CDEGS).
• Demonstrated experience mentoring and developing junior engineering staff.
• Experience leading client-facing technical discussions and design reviews.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Eight paid holidays
• Company‑paid medical and dental coverage with buy‑up options
• 401(k) w/company matching and profit sharing
• Discretionary bonuses
• Paid Bonding Leave
• Vision
• Company‑paid life insurance and long‑term disability insurance
• Supplemental life insurance available
• Short‑term disability available
• FSA and HSA options
• Education assistance

Qualified candidates applying directly to Toth are eligible for a sign‑on bonus equal to 10% of the annual base salary. This bonus is subject to the applicable policies.