Electrical Engineer

Electrical Project Engineer - Substation - Overland Park, Kansas The Opportunity Lead or support substation projects up to 765 kV, serving as a technical specialist or project lead. Produce protection & control designs (relays, one-lines, schematics, wiring) and physical layouts (yard plans, grounding, lightning protection, AC/DC systems). Review and ensure quality of electrical design packages. Mentor junior engineers and support team development. Prepare equipment specs and BOMs for procurement and construction. Coordinate with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and project teams. Travel as needed for design reviews, field verification, and coordination. Manage design budgets, schedules, and project deliverables. Key Responsibilities Apply and guide others on standards, engineering codes, and company policies. Deliver high-quality engineering work, calculations, and design packages across multiple projects. Manage budgets, schedules, and quality while delegating tasks and reviewing team output. Lead production efforts, coordinate multiple disciplines, and serve as responsible engineer when required. Collaborate across teams and disciplines on moderately complex projects. Identify and communicate key client drivers; support business development activities. Serve as a technical expert, solving complex engineering challenges and advising project teams. Mentor junior staff, support performance management, and contribute to professional development. Preferred Qualifications High-voltage (HV) substation design experience – Physical and/or Protection & Controls. Project lead and technical specialist experience supporting utility substation clients. QA/QC review experience. Strong communication and coordination experience with multidisciplinary teams and clients. Professional Engineer (PE) license. Proficiency with Bluebeam Revu and Microsoft Office. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited program. Minimum of 5 years of related work experience. Ability to complete pre‑employment onboarding including background checks, drug screening, and motor‑vehicle checks. Comprehensive health benefits: medical, dental, vision, disability, and wellness program. Work–life balance support: flexible schedules, paid vacation/holidays, sick time, and dependent sick leave. Additional perks: company‑matched 401(k), adoption assistance, vendor discounts, referral program, AD&D insurance, pre‑tax accounts, voluntary legal plan, and access to a credit union. Inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and fosters innovative, effective client solutions. Fully compliant with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regulations—no discrimination based on protected characteristics. This a truly exciting opportunity to work on some of the most exciting and state of the art projects across the US. The role offers great opportunity's for career growth and the chance to work closely with industry experts. Its a both demanding and rewarding role, and your chance to work with one of the largest Power design firms in the US! Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Engineering and Design Industries Engineering Services and Electric Power Generation #J-18808-Ljbffr Metric Geo