Electrical Engineer - Substation Design

About LUZCO

Engineering excellence, built on people‑first values. At LUZCO, we’re more than an engineering firm — we’re a familia. We pair technical excellence with a culture rooted in respect, flexibility, and genuine care for one another. Here, you're known by name, supported as a whole person, and encouraged to bring your authentic self to work with competitive benefits and the flexibility to support life both inside and outside of work.

We’re proud to be a 2025 and 2026 Best Place to Work in St. Louis and a woman‑owned, minority‑owned boutique firm, delivering impactful engineering solutions in a workplace where people feel valued and empowered to grow.

• Benefits that take care of you:
  Top‑notch medical, dental, and vision insurance; a competitive 401k match; generous PTO; student loan repayment assistance; and an employee recognition platform that celebrates your wins big and small.
• Flexibility that fits your life:
  You’ll work with your supervisor to create a schedule that’s flexible and works for both you and the team.
• Diversity that fuels innovation:
  Our team brings together a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.
• Growth that feels personal:
  Whether you’re continuing your education, earning new certifications, or stepping into new challenges, we’re here to help you grow in the direction that’s right for you.
• A culture that gives back:
  We’re passionate about our communities. Every year, we dedicate paid time off for volunteering and encourage our team to use their talents to make a difference.
• A workplace that feels like you:
  We keep things relaxed and welcoming. Expect weekly happy hours, team lunches, a stocked kitchen, dogs in the office, and a casual dress code.

We’re looking for a detail‑oriented Substation Electrical Engineer to support the design and execution of high‑voltage substation projects (32.4–500kV). This role involves hands‑on design work, technical documentation, and collaboration across engineering teams to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant project delivery.

• Create and modify one‑lines, cable schedules, BOMs, layouts, relay panel arrangements, schematics, and cable lists for high‑voltage substations.
• Prepare engineering and construction estimate documents for new installations or modifications to existing substations, including BOMs, RTU lists, and electrical details.
• Develop and revise technical specifications for major substation equipment such as transformers, circuit breakers, and control houses.
• Coordinate with other engineers to integrate protection, control, and monitoring systems.
• Provide engineering and construction support throughout project phases.
• Apply field mark‑ups to as‑built drawings and perform basic calculations (e.g., voltage drop, CT burden/saturation, lighting, short circuit) with minimal supervision.
• Travel up to 25% may be required.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including temporary coverage of other roles as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience, or 1 year with a master’s degree.
• Passed FE exam or actively working toward it.
• Strong knowledge of relevant codes and standards (NEC, NESC, IEEE, NEMA, ANSI) preferred.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication abilities.
• Valid driver’s license for multi‑state travel.
• Working knowledge of Excel and AutoCAD is a plus.

We know you might not check every single box on the job description—and that’s totally fine. At LUZCO, we care about potential, collaboration, and diverse perspectives. If you’re passionate about joining a supportive and innovative team, we encourage you to apply and show us what you can bring to the familia.