Electrical Designer – 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:

LUZCO Technologies is seeking a Substation Designer 2 to join our Substation Engineering team. This position is ideal for someone with at least 2 years of recent, hands-on experience in substation design who can take ownership of basic design tasks with minimal input from engineers. The Designer 2 will support the development of physical substation design packages in alignment with project requirements, internal standards, and client expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and develop substation physical design packages, including layout plans, sections, details, wiring diagrams and associated design documentation.
• Interpret engineering input, specifications, and standards to complete design tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Collaborate with engineers and project leads to ensure designs meet project scope, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Maintain accurate design records and documentation in accordance with LUZCO standards.
• Assist in updating and maintaining standard design templates and libraries as needed.

• 2+ years of direct substation design experience specifically in physical substation design.
• Demonstrated ability to independently complete design tasks with limited guidance.
• Strong understanding of substation components, layout concepts, and applicable design practices.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working with utility clients.
• Familiarity with industry standards (e.g., IEEE, NESC).
• Experience with Bluebeam or other design markup tools.

Join our team. We're all familia here.