Substation Engineer 2 - Physical

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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 hiring a full-time Substation Engineer 2 to focus on the physical design of high-voltage substations (34.5–500kV). This role is open to qualified Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineers who are passionate about layout design and construction-level deliverables, covering site planning, foundations, steel, conduit, grounding, and equipment arrangements.

You’ll work on both greenfield and brownfield utility projects, collaborating with senior engineers and designers. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone looking to grow into a technical expert or future team lead.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Design and modify physical substation drawings: general arrangements, equipment layouts, grounding, conduit, foundations, and BOMs.
• Prepare engineering and construction documents for new and upgraded substations.
• Apply technical specs for structures, foundations, duct banks, and steel assemblies.
• Perform basic engineering calculations (e.g., voltage drop, conduit sizing, foundation loads).
• Coordinate with internal teams (P&C, civil, drafting) to produce complete design packages.
• Apply field markups and support redline/as-built updates.
• Support construction and field services through occasional site visits and walkdowns.
• Contribute to cross-functional tasks and other duties as needed.
• Travel up to 25% as required based on project needs

Knowledge & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
• 2+ years of experience in substation or related utility/industrial design (or 1 year with a master’s degree).
• FE exam passed or in progress.
• Familiarity with NESC, NEC, IEEE, AISC, and ACI standards preferred.
• Proficient in Excel; experience with AutoCAD or Civil 3D is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel out-of-state as needed.