Job Description
Senior Substation EngineerLead critical power projectsTechnical leadership roleOur client is a leading engineering and infrastructure services organization supporting utility, industrial, renewable energy, and power delivery projects. The company provides engineering, design, construction, commissioning, and maintenance services for critical electrical infrastructure. Known for technical excellence and innovation, they deliver complex transmission and distribution projects across North America.Job DescriptionLead the engineering design and execution of transmission and distribution substation projects.Prepare, review, and approve one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, protection and control drawings, and physical layouts.Perform and review engineering calculations related to grounding, lightning protection, cable sizing, conduit systems, and equipment selection.Lead equipment specification and selection for transformers, switchgear, breakers, disconnect switches, bus systems, and related substation equipment.Serve as the technical lead on projects and provide guidance to junior engineers and designers.Coordinate with civil, structural, protection and control, construction, and project management teams.Manage project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and resource planning from an engineering perspective.Ensure compliance with applicable IEEE, NEC, NESC, utility, and client standards.Review vendor drawings, technical submittals, and equipment documentation.Participate in client meetings, technical presentations, design reviews, and proposal support activities.Support construction, commissioning, troubleshooting, and field engineering efforts as required.Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies.Mentor and develop junior engineering staff.Perform additional duties as assigned.The Successful ApplicantA successful Senior Substation Engineer should have:Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.8+ years of substation engineering experience supporting transmission and distribution projects.Strong knowledge of substation design principles, equipment applications, and utility standards.Experience leading engineering projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.Proficiency interpreting electrical drawings, specifications, calculations, and technical standards.Strong analytical, organizational, leadership, and communication skills.Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.What's on OfferCompetitive salary ranging from $165,000 to $180,000 per year.Annual performance bonusComprehensive medical benefits401(k) with company matchGenerous PTO and holidaysPE and professional development supportLeadership growth opportunitiesExposure to major grid infrastructure projectsFlexible work environmentStrong career advancement potential
Numbers & Facts
| Location | St. Louis, Missouri |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $165,000–$180,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
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