Substation Engineer

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Substation Engineer to join our team at K&A Power Group in Oakbrook, IL. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects that make a real impact in the energy and utility sectors. You’ll be part of a dynamic, people-focused team where your expertise, ideas, and contributions will be valued and celebrated.

Detailed design of Electrical Engineering – Includes conceptual design and detailed estimates

Substation Design Includes the creation of substation construction drawing packages, developing bill of materials and the procurement of minor materials

General arrangement/ physical and electrical layout, electrical equipment plans, elevation & section views (including transformers, bus work, etc.)

Equipment cable trays, cable design, conduit fill calculations

Rigid bus calculations

System Protection & Control (SP&C) Design includes the creation of SP&C construction drawing packages and the procurement of materials

Drawings in specified formats shall include elementary diagrams, relay one-line diagrams, connection diagrams, panel layout diagrams, and circuit schedules. Materials shall include relays, communication and monitoring systems, panel meters, control house panels, cables and associated wiring materials.

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an accredited university

5-10 Years of professional experience within substation design for electrical utilities

Experience and or knowledge with power analysis software is ideal (i.e. SKM, Etap, EasyPower, etc.)

Proficient in Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Must be able to report to the office and visit worksites as needed

People-First Culture: We put our people at the center of everything we do, creating an environment where your professional and personal growth is a top priority.

Innovation & Learning: We encourage continuous learning and invest in your development through training, mentorship, and hands-on experience.

Collaborative Team Environment: We believe in the power of collaboration and working together to achieve the best outcomes for our clients and employees.

Recognition & Growth: We’ve earned our reputation through uncompromising precision and a commitment to excellence. As an agile and fast-growing company, we offer plenty of opportunities for your career advancement and growth.

The salary range for this role considers a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to technical ability, experience and training, licenses and certifications, and other related skillsets. The disclosed range is an estimate and has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.