Senior Engineer – Physical Substation

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As an award-winning, woman-owned, minority-owned boutique engineering firm, we’re on the lookout for spirited candidates to join our ever-growing familia. We’re proud to be recognized as a 2025 Best Place to Work in St. Louis, a reflection of our people-first culture and commitment to creating a workplace where everyone thrives. Our mission is simple: deliver world-class engineering services while fostering close-knit collaborations with our clients. If you’re passionate, diligent, and ready to make an impact, you’ll find your place with us at LUZCO. Let’s exceed expectations together and make engineering a space where everyone belongs.
 

You're more than an employee. You're a familia member. As a member of the familia, we make sure this is more than just a job.

• Benefits: Top-notch medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus a 401k match, paid time off, and a fun employee recognition platform to celebrate your wins.
• Flexibility: We value a life-friendly culture. You’ll collaborate with your supervisor to set a routine that balances your needs and your team’s. PTO and Holidays are included, too.
• Diversity: We thrive on diversity and the unique perspectives everyone brings. Our team is a melting pot of skills and experiences, which helps us approach challenges from all angles.
• Growth: Your growth is our priority. Whether it’s tuition reimbursement for school or certifications, you’ll work closely with industry pros to map out and achieve your career goals.
• Giving Back: We’re all about making a difference. Each year, we set aside paid time off for you to get involved in your community and give back.
• Work Environment: Enjoy a relaxed vibe with weekly staff meetings (lunch included!), a fully stocked kitchen, a dog-friendly office, a relaxed dress code, and weekly happy hours!

Sound like a familia you're ready to join? Here's the details on what we are looking for in this position:

We’re looking for a seasoned Senior Physical Substation Engineer with extensive experience in high-voltage substation design (69kV–345kV). This is a senior-level, execution-focused role ideal for someone ready to take ownership and deliver results from day one.

You’ll lead design efforts, guide project execution, and mentor junior engineers, all while collaborating closely with internal teams. This position is fully on-site and requires daily interaction with engineers, drafters, and project leads. Remote or hybrid work is not available

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the design of high-voltage substations, including layouts, equipment plans, grounding, conduit routing, and cable schedules.
• Own design packages from concept through IFC, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and constructability.
• Use Bluebeam Revu to create and review markups, working closely with drafting teams to maintain high standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Protection & Control, Drafting, Project Management) to align efforts and meet deadlines.
• Act as a technical resource, troubleshooting issues, performing QA/QC, and supporting junior engineers.
• Interface directly with utility clients to clarify scope, resolve design challenges, and build strong relationships.
• Contribute to project scoping, estimating, and proposal development as needed.
• Travel up to 25% may be required.
• Step in to support other roles or responsibilities when needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering.
• PE license preferred, or ability to obtain within one year of hire.
• At least 8 years of experience in physical substation design, with a track record of leading full design efforts and working directly with clients.
• Proficiency in Bluebeam Revu for design collaboration.
• Strong understanding of NESC, IEEE, NEC, and utility standards.
• Proven ability to manage scope independently and deliver high-quality, constructible designs on time.

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