Substation Engineering

Job Title

Substation Engineer

Job Description

KDM Engineering is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Substation Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you will support the engineering, design, and implementation of substation projects within the Transmission & Distribution (T&D) sector.

This position offers hands-on project involvement, technical growth, and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful infrastructure projects within the power industry.

Salary

$80,000 - $125,000 (commensurate with experience)

Key Responsibilities

Perform substation protection and control design including panel arrangements, one lines/single lines, three lines, AC schematics, DC schematics, equipment wiring and relay panel wiring.

Perform substation physical design including yard layout plans, sections and details; grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, interior and exterior raceways, auxiliary AC/DC power systems, and associated bills of material.

Performing or overseeing quality review of above facets of substation design

Preparing equipment specifications.

Perform field inspections and compliance documentation.

Coordination with Transmission and Distribution clients, subcontractors, and other external stakeholders.

Work closely with the Project Team to ensure deliverables and services are being provided to client’s satisfaction and that projects are following internal QA/QC guidelines.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program.

Minimum 3 - 5 years of experience in T&D engineering/designA

Proficient in the use of basic computer software required for project management (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).

Additional Requirements

Must be willing to comply with all pre-employment screening, including but not limited to, drug testing, reference verification, education and employment verification, and background screening

Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Valid Driver’s License and willingness to travel to project sites as needed

Why Choose KDM?

Established in 2012 on a promise to alter the face of engineering, KDM Engineering has built a reputation of excellence in providing outstanding technical services, maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality assurance, and offering a truly inclusive work environment.

Our clients and partners in the public and private sectors consistently recognize KDM for our responsiveness to their needs, budgets, and schedules. Our peers distinguished KDM with Edison Electric Institute's Diverse Supplier Award, Capital One and Women Presidents’ Organization’s (WPO) 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies, and Chicago’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For annually for seven years.

Our talented, experienced team delivers exceptional engineering designs, project management, and customer support services to each of our projects. Our enduring commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is unmatched in our industry. Because our team comes from different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences, we bring uniquely different and diverse perspectives to solving complex engineering problems.

Top Reasons to Work for Us

Challenging and Meaningful Work

Competitive Base Salary?

Comprehensive Benefits Package ?

Company Paid Holidays

Great Work-Life Balance?

Fun and Flexible Work Environment

Organization with People-First Mentality?

Dynamic Leadership Team

A Culture that Values Your Input

Full List of Benefits & Perks

Positive team environment

Competitive salaries

Flexible schedules

Growth opportunities

Training and professional development

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Life, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurances

Paid time-off.

Paid holidays.

Volunteer leave

HAS and HRA

Transit program

Sabbatical leave

Parental and maternity leave

Supportive management

Professional development assistance

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Program

team-building outings

Laidback office culture, including pool table, arcade games, and happy hour

Meditation space, nap room, and nursing mothers’ room

Equal Employment Opportunity

KDM Engineering strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Join us in re‑engineering the future, together!

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