Project Engineer - Substation (Physical)

Job Description

Job Description

Description: Join a Mission-Driven, Growing Team

Project Engineer

Location: MO, IL or IA

Department: Substation Design

Employment Type: Full-time

Reports To: Substation Department Manager

About BHMG

BHMG is leader in utility-focused engineering and consulting, serving electric companies, municipalities and organizations with large energy needs. For over 50 years, we’ve been the trusted partner organizations rely on to solve complex challenges and reimagine what’s possible.

At BHMG, you’re not just doing a job—you’re building a meaningful career with a company that lives its mission every day:

We empower our team, encourage ownership and innovation, and create an environment where you can enjoy your work, do your best, and make a meaningful impact.

Position Summary

We are seeking a professionally licensed engineer to serve as a technical leader and Engineer of Record for complex substation design projects. This role combines hands-on engineering expertise with people leadership, technical authority, and project oversight.

In this position, you will lead the technical execution of physical substation projects from concept through construction support, ensure compliance with applicable codes and client standards, and mentor a team of engineers and designers. You will work closely with Project Managers and clients to deliver high-quality, compliant, and efficient engineering solutions. This role is ideal for a seasoned substation engineer who enjoys ownership, technical leadership, mentoring others, and influencing project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

Advanced technical and leadership role requiring strong design expertise, project execution experience, client interaction, and leadership/mentorship skills with minimal supervision.

• Serve as the responsible engineer of record for substation projects on physical design.
• Review project documentation prior to client submittals.
• Serve as the technical manager for projects, coordinating across disciplines and managing the execution of projects for success.
• Mentor engineers and designers by reviewing work and providing technical guidance.
• Provide construction support by addressing RFIs, change orders, and field conditions.
• Manage design execution with budgets, schedules, estimates, and progress tracking.
• Review proposals and participate in execution planning.
• Own your team’s impact on the overall success of the project.
• Manage low risk projects independently and medium to high risk under supervision.

People Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and mentor a design team; provide coaching, feedback, and career development.
• Facilitate team meetings, design reviews, and milestone check-ins to maintain alignment, accountability, and performance transparency.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on technical excellence, delivery reliability, and continuous improvement.

  Education/Experience: ?

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related ABET accredited engineering discipline is required.
• Typically, 7 or more years of substation design experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required. 

Skills ?

• Demonstrated ability to lead technical design packages and multidisciplinary coordination. 
• Advanced knowledge of substation electrical and physical design principles. 
• Proficiency?with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Excel; familiarity with?WinIGS, Visual, or similar tools. 
• Proven ability to mentor or lead teams, manage technical scope, budgets, and schedules for multiple projects. 
• High level of independence, accountability, and technical judgment. 
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills; ability to influence cross-functional teams. 

What We Offer

At BHMG, we’re committed to raising the bar for what it means to work at an engineering and consulting firm. Our people are passionate, collaborative, and driven by a shared commitment to quality and solutions.

We offer a competitive, comprehensive compensation package, including:

• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible schedules and hybrid work options for strong work-life balance
• Professional licensure and development support
• A fun, respectful, and team-oriented culture
• And much more!

At BHMG, our pay ranges are broad to allow for movement within our organization and to accommodate different skill sets and levels of expertise. The pay range for this position is $100,000.00 - $160,000.00 annual. This range encompasses multiple levels of the role. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the pay range. In addition, this position is eligible to earn additional compensation including annual incentive payments based on individual and company performance. Career level and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. We take into consideration a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skills, abilities, experience, education, credentials, and internal equity when determining the base salary offered.

BHMG Engineers, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer , including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.