Engineering Supervisor - Substation

Looking for a familia?

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:

As the Substation Engineering Lead, you’ll guide a talented team of engineers through complex project execution, from initial scoping to final delivery. You’ll play a key role in mentoring staff, ensuring technical quality, and fostering client relationships, all while contributing to a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

This role is ideal for a technically proficient leader who thrives on team development, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering impactful engineering solutions with integrity and precision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, offering guidance, constructive feedback, and opportunities for professional growth.
• Manage project execution from initial scoping through design and final delivery, ensuring technical precision, timely completion, and high client satisfaction.
• Cultivate a collaborative team culture, serving as the primary resource for resolving complex questions and project challenges.
• Support business development efforts by engaging with clients and contributing to the preparation of project proposals.
• Ensure design quality by reviewing substation engineering packages, including one-line diagrams, conduit schedules, bills of materials (BOMs), relay panel layouts, and more.
• Collaborate across disciplines and departments to deliver a wide range of substation projects, such as breaker upgrades, transformer replacements, RTU and fiber upgrades, and bus protection systems.
• Provide technical expertise in physical and protection & control (P&C) design, with a focus on mentoring junior engineers.
• Lead field walkdowns and site visits as needed to support project execution and team development.
• Monitor project budgets, schedules, and risks, ensuring alignment with client expectations and internal goals.

Knowledge and Skill 

• Demonstrated success in leading engineering teams, including performance management, coaching, and team development.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities, with a strong balance of technical leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the utility industry; experience in QA/QC for substation projects is highly desirable.
• Solid understanding of substation engineering practices, including physical and protection & control (P&C) systems.
• Familiarity with key substation components and systems, such as power transformers, breakers, control houses, and ground grids.
• Working knowledge of industry codes and standards, including NEC, NESC, IEEE, NEMA, and ANSI.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of licensure.
• Willingness to travel to substation sites as project needs require.

Join our team. We're all familia here.