Substation Engineer - High-Voltage Design (Up to 765kV)

Job Description:Chicago, IL (Additional openings in Houston, Dallas, Minneapolis, Kansas City, Austin, Atlanta, Boston, and Chattanooga)$130,000-$228,000 + Relocation Assistance + BonusThe OpportunityYou'll lead and support high-voltage substation projects up to 765kV, delivering both physical and protection & controls design for some of the most advanced power infrastructure in the industry. Your work will span substation design, renewables integration, HVDC, BESS, and other critical grid modernization projects. This is a chance to shape major infrastructure while growing within an employee-owned firm that rewards your contributions directly.Why You'll Love This RoleEmployee-ownership - you share in the success you help createComprehensive benefits packageHybrid work options available after the first 90 daysWork alongside a top-ranked power engineering team on advanced infrastructure projectsYour Day-to-DayLead substation projects from concept through construction, covering physical design, protection & controls, and system integrationDevelop drawings, schematics, station layouts, relay panel wiring, grounding systems, and auxiliary power designsPerform QA/QC reviews of design packages and ensure deliverables meet technical and client standardsMentor junior engineers and oversee project team outputCoordinate directly with clients, vendors, and internal project teams to maintain technical excellence across every phasePrepare budgets, schedules, and procurement specifications for substation constructionSupport business development efforts and present proposals and designs to prospective clientsWhat We're Looking For5+ years of experience in high-voltage substation design (physical and/or protection & controls)Background as a project lead or technical specialist on substation programsStrong QA/QC discipline and proven client coordination skillsProfessional Engineer (PE) license preferredProficiency with Bluebeam Revu and Microsoft OfficeReady to Apply?If you're a substation engineer ready to take on 765kV-class projects and grow with an employee-owned team investing in the future of the grid, we want to hear from you. Apply through Great Bay Staffing today - your resume will never be shared without your permission.Required Skills:• Resume• Project Teams• Output• Support• Development• Options• Protection• Reviews• Deliverables• Infrastructure• Specifications• Integration• Procurement• Construction• Business Development• Vendors• Design• Engineering• Business