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: We’ve got you covered with top-notch medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus a 401k match, paid time off, and a fun employee recognition platform to celebrate your wins!
• Work-Life Balance: Flexibility is our thing. While we do ask everyone to be in the office from 9 am-3 pm, you can tailor the rest of your schedule to fit your life. Paid Time Off and Holidays are part of the package 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 are seeking a Senior Physical Substation Engineer with deep experience in high-voltage substation design (69kV–345kV). This is a senior-level, execution-driven role intended for someone who can step in and start delivering immediately. You’ll be expected to take ownership of design packages, guide project execution, and support the development of junior engineers.

This position is on-site and requires close collaboration with engineers, drafters, and project leads. Remote or hybrid options are not available at this time.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the physical layout and design of high-voltage substations, including general arrangements, equipment plans, grounding, conduit routing, and cable schedules.
• Prepare and review markups using Bluebeam Revu, working closely with drafters to ensure accuracy and adherence to standards.
• Own design deliverables from concept to IFC, ensuring quality, compliance, and constructability.
• Collaborate across internal teams (P&C, Drafting, Project Management) to align efforts and meet deadlines.
• Serve as a technical resource to troubleshoot issues, perform QA/QC, and support junior team members.
• Engage with utility clients to clarify scope, resolve design issues, and build lasting relationships.
• Assist in project scoping, estimating, and proposal development when needed.
• Up to 25% travel required.
• Complete other duties as assigned, including a willingness to temporarily fill-in for other roles/duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering.
• PE license preferred, or the ability to obtain it within one year of hire.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in substation physical design, including full design ownership and direct client interface.
• Proficient with Bluebeam Revu for markups and collaboration.
• Strong knowledge of NESC, IEEE, NEC, and utility standards.
• Demonstrated ability to manage design scope independently and deliver accurate, constructible packages on time.

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