Substation Engineer

Job Title

Substation Engineer

Design cost-effective protection schemes, review schematic drawings, perform power system calculations, and develop relay settings while ensuring compliance with industry standards, engineering codes, company policies, and customer requirements. Facilitate client communication, support field activities, and manage project deliverables in a collaborative team environment.

• Design and implement cost‑effective protection schemes.
• Review and approve schematic drawings and conduct power system calculations.
• Develop relay settings and perform required engineering analyses.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, engineering codes, and customer requirements.
• Facilitate communication with clients, including leading project meetings and providing status updates.
• Support field activities such as site assessments and data collection.
• Create, review, and manage project deliverables including design packages, vendor drawings, and reports.
• Promote collaboration, attention to detail, and team cohesion across all project phases.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams of engineers, designers, and field personnel.
• Apply strong analytical and critical‑thinking skills to resolve technical challenges.
• Assist in scheduling and coordinating purchasing, drafting, and construction activities.

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (accredited).
• 3–15 years of experience in engineering control & protection systems, relay & surge protection, and relay settings for transmission & distribution systems.
• Experience with substation design, protection & control, and electrical engineering.
• Proficiency in engineering design software such as AutoCAD.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred (or willingness to obtain for intermediate level).
• Experience with substation equipment, power delivery, and utility design.

Based in Crown Point, IN. Offers a flexible work schedule, including hybrid options with 2 days remote per week and preferred arrangements such as 9/80 or 4/10. The workplace promotes work‑life balance and includes amenities like a simulator and a video game room.

Contract to Hire position located in Crown Point, IN.

Pay range: $36.06 – $57.69 per hour. Benefits for this temporary role may include medical, dental & vision coverage; critical illness, accident and hospital coverage; 401(k) retirement plan (pre‑tax and Roth options); voluntary life & AD&D insurance; short and long‑term disability; health spending account; transportation benefits; employee assistance program; and paid time off.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 2026.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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