Substation Engineer

Substation Engineer – Oakbrook, IL

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Substation Engineer to join our team at K&A Power Group. In this role, you will work on exciting and challenging projects that make a real impact in the energy and utility sectors. Your expertise, ideas and contributions will be valued and celebrated.

• Detailed design of electrical engineering – includes conceptual design and detailed estimates.
• Substation design including the creation of substation construction drawing packages, developing bill of materials and the procurement of minor materials.
• General arrangement/physical and electrical layout, electrical equipment plans, elevation & section views (including transformers, bus work, etc.).
• Rigid bus calculations.
• System Protection & Control (SP&C) design including the creation of SP&C construction drawing packages and procurement of materials.
• Drawings in specified formats shall include elementary diagrams, relay one‑line diagrams, connection diagrams, panel layout diagrams, and circuit schedules. Materials include relays, communication and monitoring systems, panel meters, control house panels, cables, and associated wiring materials.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an accredited university.
• 5–10 years of professional experience within substation design for electrical utilities.
• Experience and/or knowledge with power analysis software is ideal (e.g., SKM, Etap, Easy Power, etc.).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Must be able to report to the office and visit worksites as needed.

90,000–145,000 USD per year

Competitive Compensation & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care Spending Account
• 401(k) – Traditional and Roth with Company Match
• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
• Paid holidays and flexible PTO
• Tuition reimbursement, parking and transit reimbursement, and pet insurance
• Long‑term and short‑term disability, life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Our company culture is people‑first, collaborative, and focused on continuous learning and growth. We offer opportunities for career advancement and development.