Substation Engineer 2

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.B enefits : 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.Joi n our team.We're all familia here.Powered by JazzHR