Design Engineer III, Substation Engineering

Description 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: Physical design (layouts, grounding, lightning protection, control buildings, AC/DC systems) Protection & control systems (one-lines, schematics, relay panel design, wiring diagrams) Perform engineering calculations and studies (grounding, lightning protection, load studies, etc.) Prepare equipment specifications and support procurement and factory acceptance testing Collaboration & Coordination 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 Benefits We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees’ health, well‑being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. For more information on the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager. Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e‑Verify all newly hired employees. An Equal Opportunity Employer. Please note: All job offers are subject to pre‑employment drug screening and a background check. Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position. Notice to Agencies: We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service. #J-18808-Ljbffr