Electrical Engineer 2 - Physical Substation

LUZCO Technologies•Saint Louis, MO

About The Position

Engineering excellence, built on people-first values. At LUZCO, we’re more than an engineering firm — we’re a familia. We pair technical excellence with a culture rooted in respect, flexibility, and genuine care for one another. Here, you're known by name, supported as a whole person, and encouraged to bring your authentic self to work with competitive benefits, and the flexibility to support life both inside and outside of work. We’re proud to be a 2025 and 2026 Best Place to Work in St. Louis and a woman-owned, minority-owned boutique firm, delivering impactful engineering solutions in a workplace where people feel valued and empowered to grow. 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.

Requirements

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.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel out-of-state as needed.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with NESC, NEC, IEEE, AISC, and ACI standards preferred.
Proficient in Excel; experience with AutoCAD or Civil 3D is a plus.

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