About this opportunity
Hanson Professional Services Inc. lists this Electrical Engineer - Substation Design opportunity in monee, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Electrical Engineer – Substation Design
Position: Full-Time
Location: Any (Florida and Illinois preferred)
Licensing: Professional Engineer (PE) Required
About The Role
Hanson Professional Services Inc. is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer specializing in Substation Design to support power delivery projects for utility, municipal, and industrial clients. This senior‑level role is ideal for a licensed Professional Engineer with extensive experience in high‑voltage substations , including physical layout, protection and control coordination, and interdisciplinary design integration. The successful candidate will bring strong technical expertise, leadership capability, and direct experience working with transmission and distribution (T&D) utilities or power companies.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design of new, expanded, and upgraded electrical substations (typically 69kV through 500kV).
Develop and review substation designs including: Physical layouts and general arrangements
Bus configurations and equipment arrangement
Grounding systems and lightning protection
Raceway and cable schedules
Equipment foundations and integration with civil/structural designs
Perform and review electrical calculations deepening: Ground grid analysis
Short‑circuit and relay coordination support
AC/DC system design
Prepare construction drawings, technical specifications, design reports, and material lists.
Coordinate substation design with protection and control engineers, SCADA, and communications teams.
Support breaker, transformer, relay, and protection scheme selection and integration.
Ensure designs comply with applicable utility standards and power system requirements.
Serve as lead engineer or technical authority on substation projects.
Provide quality control reviews of drawings, calculations, and specifications.
Collaborate with civil, structural, geotechnical, transmission line, and environmental teams.
Support project managers with: Scope development
Cost estimating
Scheduling and risk identification
Mentor junior engineers and designers.
Work directly with electric utilities, power providers, and industrial clients.
Support construction activities through: Review of contractor submittals
Responses to RFIs
Site visits and field observations
Ensure design intent is effectively communicated and implemented in the field.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related field.
Professional Engineer (PE) license (required at hire).
Minimum 8 years of experience in substation or power delivery engineering.
Prior experience working with electric utilities, transmission and distribution companies, power industry clients.
Strong understanding of substation equipment, protection philosophies, and utility standards.
Proven ability to lead technical tasks and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with EPC or owner engineer utility project delivery models.
Experience with HV/EHV substations (230kV and above).
Familiarity with relay protection concepts and SCADA integration.
Experience developing proposals, cost estimates, and schedules.
Prior experience mentoring junior staff or acting in a technical lead role.
Soft Skills & Competencies
High level of technical judgment and attention to detail.
Strong leadership and collaboration skills.
Client focused mindset.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Working at Hanson
Employee‑owned firm offering career growth and long‑term stability; collaborative culture across multiple disciplines and offices; occasional site visits and travel may be required; a valid driver’s license is required.
Salary Range
$147,000–$175,000
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Performance bonuses
401(k) with matching contribution
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Comprehensive health & wellbeing plans
Financial wellness plansWork‑life balance programs
Equal Opportunity Employer
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We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies/staffing firms. Resumes are only accepted from recruiters and agency/staffing firms if a signed agreement is in place at the inception of the recruiting effort and authorized for a specified position.
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Worksite address
monee, IL, 60449, US
Who can apply
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