Substation Engineer
Company: Valdes Architecture & Engineering
Location: Lombard
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Seasoned Substation Engineer with experience in single lines,
site plans, electrical plans/sections, grounding, and equipment
specifications. Knowledge of transformers, circuit breakers,
disconnect switches, arresters, potential & current transformers,
and control houses. This individual interfaces with client
engineering representatives and other discipline engineers within
the Valdes A&E organization. May visit job site as required for
exchange of information. Responsibilities Solid Knowledge within
the Electrical Engineering discipline with the capability and the
initiative to perform the following tasks while supervising and
mentoring junior staff members Assist staff with ensuring that
engineering packages are completed on time and within budget
Ability to prepare design packages consisting of one-line diagram,
site plan, electrical plans & sections, conduit plans/details,
grounding plan/details, and bills of materials Maintain positive
business relationships with key client’s contacts throughout the
project lifecycle Coordinate engineering details/drafting with
multiple department designers to develop project drawings On-site
interface with client engineering representatives and other
discipline engineers Coordinate physical design for high voltage
substations AC and DC load calculations Familiarity with protection
and controls design. Cable routing design Utility interface design
Substation Duties Physical design Equipment selection and
specifications Bills of materials Site plan, plans/sections,
conduit, and grounding Coordinate with other design disciplines
Control building and panel hardware specifications Development of
sequence of construction identifying pre-outage work Technical
Competencies Ability to communicate complicated issues in a simple
manner Ability to multi-task and handle multiple priorities
simultaneously Strong verbal and written communication skills
Knowledgeable in SKM electrical modeling software Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering 3 years of experience
working in substation design Must possess exceptional interpersonal
and organizational skills Must be able to work in the US without
sponsorship now or in the future $85,000 - $125,000 a year Salaries
for all positions are based on a variety of factors, including but
not limited to relevant experience, total years of experience in
the industry, education, skills, and qualifications. Compensation
may vary depending on the candidate's individual background and
expertise. Salaries are subject to fluctuation outside of the given
range. The indicated range is not a commitment and meant as a
guideline. All compensation, exempt or non-exempt status, and
benefits will be discussed during the interview process. We may use
artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring
process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or
assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do
not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately
made by humans. If you would like more information about how your
data is processed, please contact us.
Keywords: Valdes Architecture & Engineering, Waukesha , Substation Engineer, Engineering , Lombard, Wisconsin
