Design Engineer III, Substation Engineering

Location: Saint Louis, MO, United States EPS Engineering Services, a member of the Asplundh federation of companies is hiring for a Design Engineer III, Substation Engineering, for our Maryland Heights, MO location! EPS is a national leader in transmission & distribution engineering, protection & control, power system studies, SCADA/automation, and turnkey project delivery. With engineering teams across the country, we design systems that keep the electric grid reliable and resilient. EPS cares about our employees and offers a generous benefits package including: Competitive pay Paid Time Off Paid short term and long-term disability Medical, vision, and dental benefits 401k Health Savings Account Are you ready to start our career with us? What You’ll Do As a Design Engineer III, Substation Engineering, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality substation engineering solutions for clients across the U.S. You’ll contribute to complex energy infrastructure projects while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and building your path toward technical leadership. In this role, you will design and support projects across transmission, distribution, generation, and industrial sectors, helping shape reliable, resilient power systems for the future. How You Will Make an Impact Project Execution & Design Develop conceptual designs, execution plans, cost estimates, and project schedules for proposals and active projects Create detailed engineering designs for substations, including: Perform engineering calculations and studies (grounding, lightning protection, load studies, etc.) Prepare equipment specifications and support procurement and factory acceptance testing Partner with clients to define project requirements and develop site-specific design scopes Coordinate design activities across multidisciplinary teams (Civil/Structural, SCADA, Protection, Transmission Line, etc.) Communicate effectively with clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle Quality & Continuous Improvement Perform and support quality reviews to ensure accuracy, compliance, and technical excellence Identify and recommend improvements to engineering processes, tools, and technologies Leadership & Development Mentor and support junior engineers and team members Contribute to a collaborative, high-performance team environment Support construction activities through field engineering and technical issue resolution Business & Industry Engagement Assist with business development and marketing initiatives Participate in client meetings, presentations, and industry events or technical committees What You’ll Need to Be Successful Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited program Minimum 4+ years of relevant experience in substation or power systems engineering (A master’s degree may substitute for one year of experience) Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred Technical Skills Working knowledge of NEC, NESC, and applicable IEEE/ANSI standards Experience with substation physical design and/or protection & control systems Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt standard approaches to complex challenges Professional Skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment Additional Requirements Willingness to travel up to 20% as needed

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