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, a power systems engineering consulting firm.

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

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What You’ll Do

• Lead and support substation engineering projects (brownfield and greenfield), including physical design and protection & control systems.
• Produce engineering designs and drawings: one-line/three-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, AC/DC schematics.
• Perform technical consulting for substation design, system support, and utility operations.
• Manage project tasks from design through construction: budgeting, scheduling, and client communication.
• Coordinate with internal teams, clients, contractors, and vendors to ensure timely, safe project delivery.
• Conduct site visits for inspections, construction oversight, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Perform technical reviews and quality-control checks to ensure compliance with engineering standards and client requirements.
• Support installation coordination, relay testing, and commissioning of electrical facilities.

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What We're Looking For

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.
• License: Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability/plan to obtain one.
• Experience: 1+ years in transmission, distribution, or substation engineering (open to entry-level and senior candidates).
• Demonstrated knowledge of substation design, protection & control systems, and utility operations.
• Strong communication skills for client-facing work and project leadership.
• Willingness to work hybrid out of the Fitchburg, WI office; relocation assistance available. Candidates from surrounding states who can travel to Fitchburg monthly are considered.

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Skills & Tools

• Power systems protection and operations experience (overcurrent coordination and SEL relay settings preferred).
• Substation engineering and design experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and MS Excel / MS Word; experience with Adobe Acrobat or Bluebeam.
• Working knowledge of NEC, IEEE, and ANSI standards (preferred).
• Strong problem-solving, organization, and project-management skills.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range (listed): $94,681 - $151,639 annually. Placement within the range will be commensurate with experience, education, and technical expertise.
• Benefits:
  • Discretionary annual performance-based profit-sharing bonus
  • 401(k) with employer safe harbor contribution
  • Cell phone reimbursement
  • Comprehensive medical, HSA, dental, vision, FSA & dependent care reimbursement accounts
  • Life insurance, short- & long-term disability, and voluntary coverages
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid time off, holidays, and volunteer time off (VTO)
  • Professional development and education assistance

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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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