Substation Engineer III/IV

Toth And Associates • Billings, MT

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About The Position

The Substation Engineer III / IV independently plans, designs, and executes electrical substation projects for utility, industrial, and renewable energy clients. The role applies advanced engineering judgment to produce technically sound, constructible, and code-compliant designs; provides technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers; and supports Project Managers and Professional Engineers in delivering high-quality projects. The position may require short periods of out-of-town travel for project coordination, site visits, or client meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• 5–9 years of experience in electrical substation engineering or related power systems design.
• Demonstrated ability to independently execute substation design tasks with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical judgment skills.
• Ability to manage priorities, schedules, and multiple concurrent assignments.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) licensure, or ability to obtain licensure.
• Experience designing medium- and high-voltage substation systems for utility or industrial clients.
• Working knowledge of ANSI, IEEE, NEMA, and NESC (ANSI C2) standards related to substation design.
• Experience in ground grid design using SES-CDEGS software.
• Experience reviewing and mentoring junior engineering staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and independently design physical substation components, including yard layouts, grounding systems, lightning protection, control building layouts, raceways, and auxiliary AC/DC power systems.
• Develop and review protection and control schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, panel layouts, and interconnection details.
• Prepare and review engineering drawings, calculations, and bills of material for planning, construction, operation, and maintenance.
• Perform and review engineering calculations, including grounding analysis, voltage drop, cable pulling, fault current, and related studies.
• Ensure project teams apply engineering standards, including NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE, and ANSI.
• Conduct technical quality reviews of design packages, identify discrepancies or constructability issues, and provide corrective guidance.
• Provide technical direction and mentoring to Engineer I / II staff and designers, including reviewing work products and advising on best practices.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, clients, and internal disciplines to resolve technical challenges, evaluate alternatives, and implement solutions.
• Identify potential project risks, design conflicts, or scope impacts and communicate recommended solutions to stakeholders.
• Support client meetings and design reviews and coordinate efforts as a technical subject matter contributor.
• Maintain accurate and complete project documentation, calculations, and design records.
• Travel out of town for short periods as required for project coordination, site visits, or client meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Eight paid holidays
• Company-paid medical and dental coverage with buy-up options
• 401(k) with company matching and profit sharing
• Discretionary bonuses
• Paid bonding leave
• Vision coverage
• Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Supplemental life insurance available
• Short-term disability available
• FSA and HSA options
• Education assistance
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level