About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering — power delivery, transmission & substation systems (Confidential Client).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

As a Substation Engineer 1 (Entry Level) you will join project teams working on the design of new high-voltage and extra‑high‑voltage substations and associated transmission systems. This is an early-career engineering role that offers mentorship and hands-on exposure to power transmission design, equipment specification, and construction coordination.

Responsibilities:

• Work with multi-disciplinary teams to develop substation designs and technical specifications for major electrical equipment and installation services
• Support power transmission modelling, design checks, and preparation of technical drawings and documentation
• Participate in design reviews with clients and vendors; travel to vendor or site locations as required for construction coordination and field verification
• Use engineering judgment together with automation and modern tools (including scripting and AI-assisted tools) to streamline calculations, reporting, and documentation
• Maintain accurate project records and communicate status, risks, and recommendations to senior engineers

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Location & Work Arrangement

• Primary location: Illinois Medical District / Chicago, IL (postal code 60684).
• Hybrid schedule: typically 3 days in-office, 2 days remote (may vary by team).
• Relocation: dependent on candidate location, a relocation package may be available.
• Authorization: Confidential Client does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.

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Compensation

• Base salary range: $62,998 - $90,586 per year (reported by Confidential Client).
• Total compensation may include benefits and eligibility for discretionary annual bonus (per Confidential Client policies).

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (strong preference for Electrical Engineering; Mechanical, Aerospace or Chemical degrees considered)
• Understanding of electrical engineering principles and practical application to power systems and substation design
• Familiarity with technical drawings, blueprints and 3D visualization of parts and systems
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to use modern tools (automation, scripting, AI-assisted workflows) with sound engineering verification

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Preferred / Valued Qualifications

• BSEE, MSEE, or equivalent from an ABET-accredited program
• Completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam (Engineer‑in‑Training designation)
• Experience or coursework in coding, 3D modeling/design, Python, MATLAB, or advanced Excel automation
• Internship or co-op experience in electrical/substation engineering
• Familiarity designing or developing AI applications or agentic AI workflows applied to engineering problems

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AI & Automation Expectations

Confidential Client encourages use of modern data and automation tools to solve engineering problems. Candidates should be comfortable:

• Applying automation or scripting to reduce manual rework and improve design efficiency
• Using agentic AI tools where appropriate — with careful engineering judgment, verification, and documentation of results
• Building or using tools to automate calculations, summarize technical documents, or draft design deliverables

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Benefits & Culture

Confidential Client offers comprehensive benefits supporting health, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans; life and disability insurance
• 401(k) and pre-tax commuter accounts; FSA & HSA options
• Paid vacation, personal/sick time, paid parental leave, paid holidays
• Tuition assistance, employee referral bonus, professional licensure bonus
• Flexible work arrangements and employee wellness programs

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Legal & Hiring Notes

• Employment type: Full-time (regular).
• Confidential Client is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities — please notify Careertakes if you need accommodation during the hiring process.
• Confidential Client does not offer U.S. work authorization sponsorship for this role.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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