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Senior Electrical Engineer - Substation (Great Lakes Region)

Burns & McDonnell
Location 📍 Chicago, United States
Posted 📅 June 06, 2026
Work Type ⏰ Full-time

Position Overview

**Description**

The Senior Substation Engineer will lead the preparation of design deliverables for new and modified high-voltage (13kV to 765kV) electrical power substation projects. The Senior Substation Engineer will work with the project team through the design and construction process, adapting engineering plans according to budget constraints, design factors, or client needs.



+ Leads substation projects from the conceptual phase through completion.

+ Leads the preparation and development of substation design packages, including—but not limited to—physical arrangement above and below grade, protective relaying and control, electrical studies such as grounding and lightning analysis, and lighting and security.

+ Leads the development of substation calculations, including—but not limited to—insulation, AC station service, DC systems and battery sizing, voltage drop, cable sizing, and conduit fill.

+ Leads the preparation of design s...

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Job Details

Employment Type
Full-time
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Category
other-general
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Work Arrangement
On-site
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Location
Chicago, United States