Engineer, Substation Design

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Located in Lincoln, Nebraska, LES is customer-owned and is one of the nation’s leading utility companies. We are recognized for low costs, unmatched reliability, financial stability, cutting-edge innovation, environmental stewardship, and community engagement. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service while fostering a culture that celebrates passion, talent, and high standards. If you're not just looking for a job but a fulfilling career in a workplace that values excellence, the environment, and the community we call home, LES might just be the perfect fit for you.

Join us and power a brighter future!

• LES is interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States.
• LES is unable to sponsor employment-based immigrant or non-immigrant visas.
• This is not a remote position and requires residency within a reasonable commuting distance to LES in Lincoln, Nebraska.

$86,800.00- $

10/19/26

Regular

11/2/26

Are you passionate about blending legacy power systems with modern technology to build the future of energy? If so, we’re looking for a Substation Design Engineer to join our dynamic team and help energize the communities we serve. In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of designing and developing high-voltage substations that ensure the reliability, safety, and efficiency of our electrical grid.

You’ll collaborate with other experts to deliver detailed design packages, optimize system performance, and champion innovative solutions that drive grid modernization.

This role is more than just solving complex challenges and strengthening power infrastructure — it’s about making a tangible impact on people’s lives every day. If you’re ready to apply your expertise, push boundaries, and help shape the future of power, we’d be thrilled to welcome you to our team!

Responsible for providing engineering support including independent analysis, design and completion of engineering assignments associated with electrical engineering. Specific responsibilities include work order preparation, material selection, bid evaluations, supervision of consulting services, budget projections, preparation of feasibility studies, and creating/updating specifications for associated substation equipment. Assists with or leads projects depending on experience. Consistent and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.

Performs and organizes the design process, substation layouts, equipment arrangement, drawing development, material acquisition, scheduling, and optimization of substation designs.

Implements engineering standards, standard materials, specifications, policies, procedures and guidelines for systems and applications.

Prepares written communications, estimates, and other technical documentation for customers, contractors, developers, and other interested parties.

Prepares and presents reports with justification and documentation in recommending courses of action for capital improvement projects, asset management, work methods, materials, and guidelines.

Assists in developing short- and long-range capital improvement budgets.

Assists in the coordination of project details and equipment acquisitions with internal/external customers and outside entities.

Performs field visits to assess current conditions, future improvements, job progress, problems, potential changes, and/or other related issues.

Performs tasks related to maintaining compliance with applicable NERC regulatory standards.

Represents Lincoln Electric System in meetings and conferences with engineers,…