AMPS · 5 hours ago
Substation Electrical Engineer
Downers Grove, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $130K/yr
5+ years expARCO is a leading design-build construction company known for its innovative solutions and commitment to diversity and inclusion. They are seeking a Substation Electrical Engineer to guide the development of electrical system designs and power solutions for various projects, ensuring compliance with industry 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