AMPS · 1 month ago
Substation Electrical Engineer
US-IL-Downers Grove
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAMPS is a construction company dedicated to innovative engineering solutions. They are seeking a Substation Electrical Engineer responsible for guiding electrical system designs and power solutions for various design/build projects, ensuring compliance with standards and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
Construction
Responsibilities
Develop, review and approve engineering deliverables including: single-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, one-line drawings, bus arrangements, grounding systems, conduit/cable layouts, control house layouts, bus supports, equipment foundations
Perform electrical calculations and studies (e.g., short circuit/current interrupting, bus loading, conductor sizing, voltage drop, grounding/ground-grid analysis)
Create or review specifications, data sheets, technical submittals for major substation equipment (transformers, switchgear, breakers, disconnects, bus duct, control/relay panels, cable tray)
Coordinate with procurement to evaluate vendor submittals, ensure compliance with specification, respond to technical RFI’s and clarifications
Interface with construction and commissioning teams: review contractor drawings, monitor field installation, support construction design changes, provide technical resolution of field issues and construction deviations
Ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards (IEEE, ANSI, NESC/NEC, applicable local utility/authority standards), and company QA/QC processes
Provide design support through construction & commissioning phases: attend factory acceptance tests (FATs), witness installation, support energization, assist in commissioning/verification
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (civil/structural, protection & control, project management, site construction) to ensure coordinated design and execution
Support change-order review, cost estimating, constructability review, risk identification in the design scope
Mentor junior engineers/drafters (at more senior levels), provide quality reviews of drawings/calculations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or related discipline) from an accredited institution
Minimum of 5-10 years of substation design / engineering experience (transmission or utility scale) OR comparable heavy-commercial construction related background
Strong working knowledge of substation design practices for high voltage equipment, bus systems, grounding, control/relay, station service, etc
Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, produce single-line, three-line, schematic, and layout drawings
Experience preparing technical specifications and vendor data review
Proficiency with design tools and software (e.g., AutoCAD, MicroStation, ETAP, SKM, Mathcad, or other power-system calculation tools)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to collaborate across design, procurement, and construction teams
Willingness to travel to project sites as required (e.g., 10-30%)
Preferred
Familiarity with engineering deliverables in a GC setting (i.e., design-build or EPC support) is a plus
Benefits
Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Traditional and Roth 401k
Tuition reimbursement for associates
Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child
1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
1-week paid volunteer leave each year
100% charitable match
Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
Paid parental leave
Company
AMPS
AMPS Power Solutions is a division of ARCO/Murray serving as a National EPC Contractor solving complex power problems by optimizing power access, generation, and delivery to new and existing facilities.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase