Substation Engineer Jobs in Illinois

Job Title: Substation Engineer

Job Description:

KDM Engineering is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Substation Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you will support the engineering, design, and implementation of substation projects within the Transmission & Distribution (T&D) sector.

This position offers hands-on project involvement, technical growth, and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful infrastructure projects within the power industry.

Salary: $80,000 - $125,000 (commensurate with experience)

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform substation protection and control design including panel arrangements, one lines/single lines, three lines, AC schematics, DC schematics, equipment wiring and relay panel wiring.
• Perform substation physical design including yard layout plans, sections and details; grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, interior and exterior raceways, auxiliary AC/DC power systems, and associated bills of material.
• Performing or overseeing quality review of above facets of substation design.
• Preparing equipment specifications.
• Perform field inspections and compliance documentation.
• Coordination with Transmission and Distribution clients, subcontractors, and other external stakeholders.
• Work closely with the Project Team to ensure deliverables and services are being provided to client’s satisfaction and that projects are following internal QA/QC guidelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program.
• Minimum 3 - 5 years of experience in T&D engineering/design.
• Proficient in the use of basic computer software required for project management (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).

Additional Requirements:

• Must be willing to comply with all pre-employment screening, including but not limited to, drug testing, reference verification, education and employment verification, and background screening.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Valid Driver’s License and willingness to travel to project sites as needed.

Why Choose KDM

Established in 2012 on a promise to alter the face of engineering, KDM Engineering has built a reputation of excellence in providing outstanding technical services, maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality assurance, and offering a truly inclusive work environment.

Our clients and partners in the public and private sectors consistently recognize KDM for our responsiveness to their needs, budgets, and schedules. Our peers distinguished KDM with Edison Electric Institute's Diverse Supplier Award, Capital One and Women Presidents’ Organization’s (WPO) 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies, and Chicago’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For annually for seven years.

Our talented, experienced team delivers exceptional engineering designs, project management, and customer support services to each of our projects. Our enduring commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is unmatched in our industry. Because our team comes from different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences, we bring uniquely different and diverse perspectives to solving complex engineering problems.

Top Reasons to Work for Us:

• Challenging and Meaningful Work
• Competitive Base Salary
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Company Paid Holidays
• Great Work-Life Balance
• Fun and Flexible Work Environment
• Organization with People-First Mentality
• Dynamic Leadership Team
• A Culture that Values Your Input

Full List of Benefits & Perks:

• Positive team environment
• Competitive salaries
• Flexible schedules
• Growth opportunities
• Training and professional development
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Life, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurances
• Paid time-off
• Paid holidays
• Volunteer leave
• HAS and HRA
• Transit program
• Sabbatical leave
• Parental and maternity leave
• Supportive management
• Professional development assistance
• Employee discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Team-building outings
• Laidback office culture, including pool table, arcade games, and happy hour
• Meditation space, nap room, and nursing mothers’ room

Equal Employment Opportunity:

KDM Engineering strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.