Substation Project Engineer

Substation Project EngineerOur client is a large, employee-owned engineering and design firm known for delivering complex, high-impact infrastructure projects across power and energy markets. The culture is collaborative and growth-focused, with strong investment in career development and the opportunity to work on nationally recognized, large-scale EPC-style projects.Job DescriptionSupport preparing scopes, schedules, and budgets, and ensure that schedules and budgets are met. Understands physical substation design including yard layouts, plans, sections and details, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, interior and exterior raceways, auxiliary AC/DC power systems, and associated bills of material. Understands protection and control design including panel arrangements, one lines/single lines, three lines, AC/DC schematics, equipment wiring and relay panel wiring. Prepare calculations for studies and reports (grounding, lighting protection, AC/DC load studies, etc.). Prepare equipment specifications for procurement and/or factory acceptance testing. Coordinate design activities with other departments (Civil/Structural, Networks, Transmission Line, etc.). Effectively communicate and coordinate project activities with manager, clients, and others as needed. Works independently and may direct, mentor, train, and/or supervise efforts of less-experienced EIT's and/or Designers.MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.The Successful ApplicantPreferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, 5 years of experience in substation design is required. Specific experience performing aspects associated with substation design including One Line Diagrams General Arrangements Sections Grounding Conduit Plans Foundation Plans Material Lists Relay and Control Systems Control Schematics and Wiring Diagrams is required. Ability to travel.Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license. Previous experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector. Computer skills in Microsoft Office as well as standard Power Market Sector design software. (examples include PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, and Revit) An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.What's on OfferHourly pay between $65 and $85, depending on experience. Access to medical, dental, and vision benefits. Opportunity to work in a key role within the energy and natural resources sector. A temporary position offering hands-on experience with impactful projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Project Manager T&D to make a meaningful impact. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply Long-term contract opportunity with contract-to-hire intent after 6-12 months; based on performance and project needs. Overtime paid at 1.5x, with strong potential for additional hours during peak project phases. Opportunity to travel to project sites nationwide supporting major power delivery projects, with all travel expenses covered. Work on high-impact transmission and substation infrastructure projects supporting grid modernization and reliability initiatives across the U.S. Medical, dental, and vision benefits available. Join a firm consistently recognized as a "Top Place to Work" for five consecutive years, known for its collaborative engineering culture and commitment to employee development. Opportunity to work alongside highly experienced engineers and project teams on some of the industry's most complex and large-scale energy projects.If you're ready to bring your expertise as a Substation Project Engineer to a new challenge in Omaha, we encourage you to apply today!Job SummarySector: Power & EnergySub Sector: Electrical Design EngineerIndustry: Energy & Natural ResourcesLocation: OmahaContract Type: TemporaryConsultant name: Dom DeliaJob Reference: JN-062026-7042080Job Nature: Hybrid working