Job Description
We’re looking for a motivated Substation Design Engineer to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative environment on critical energy infrastructure projects across North America.
Responsibilities:
You’ll be responsible for substation electrical design, planning, and analysis—supporting both new construction and upgrades. Your work will include:
Designing and reviewing substation layouts, plan and profiles, one-lines, three-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, grounding layouts, and protective device drawings
Performing engineering studies: short-circuit, grounding, voltage drop, and equipment rating
Developing technical specifications for procurement and construction
Coordinating with clients, vendors, and internal teams to manage design deliverables
Conducting field inspections and supporting troubleshooting efforts
Tracking project status, responding to client feedback, and ensuring design accuracy
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), ABET Accredited
7+ years of experience in substation design or related electrical engineering
Familiarity with applicable codes (e.g., IEEE, NESC, NEC)
Strong communication and collaboration skills
PE license is required
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Chicago, IL (Remote) |
| Industry | Financial Services |
| Company Size | 1 to 9 employees |
| Website | http://www.synergystaffing.net |
About Company
We are a staffing company dedicated in placing quality candidates within our network of companies. We are unique and far different from most staffing companies. All Jobs posted on our sites are for immediate direct hire and we also hire on behalf of our clients. This eliminates steps in the hiring process and gets you to work faster!
Skills
- ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology)unmatched
- Analysis Skillsunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Constructionunmatched
- Construction Supportunmatched
- Customer/Client Researchunmatched
- Delivery Managementunmatched
- Electrical Designunmatched
- Electrical Engineeringunmatched
- Electrical Substationunmatched
- Electrical Wiringunmatched
- IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers)unmatched
- Identify Issuesunmatched
- National Electrical Codeunmatched
- Procurement Specificationsunmatched
- Project Trackingunmatched
- Requirements Managementunmatched
- Schematicsunmatched
- Team Playerunmatched
- Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
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