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, Power systems engineering consulting (Energy & Utilities).

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

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What You’ll Do

This role is for a Substation Engineer supporting a confidential client in the power systems engineering sector. You will lead and support substation design projects across technical engineering, project management, and client-facing activities. The position is hybrid, based in Madison, WI, with relocation assistance available.

• Lead and support substation engineering projects (brownfield modifications, physical design, protection & control systems).
• Prepare engineering designs and drawings: one-line/three-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, AC/DC schematics.
• Provide technical consulting across substation design, system support, and utility operations.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and client communications from design through construction.
• Collaborate with internal teams, clients, contractors, and vendors to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Perform site visits for inspection, construction oversight, testing, and commissioning.
• Support construction activities including installation coordination, testing, and commissioning of electrical facilities.
• Conduct technical reviews and quality control to ensure compliance with engineering standards and client requirements.

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Who We’re Looking For (Qualifications)

Education & experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain a PE.
• 1+ years of experience in transmission, distribution, or substation engineering. (Open to both entry-level and experienced candidates.)

Knowledge & technical skills:

• Strong knowledge of substation design, protection & control systems, and utility operations.
• Experience with power system protection, overcurrent coordination, and SEL relay settings development preferred.
• Proficient with AutoCAD; working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat or Bluebeam, MS Excel, and MS Word.
• Familiarity with applicable NEC, IEEE, and ANSI standards and electric codes is preferred.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $91,552 - $182,923 annually (placement within range based on relevant experience, education, and technical expertise).
• Discretionary annual performance-based profit-sharing bonus.
• 401(k) with employer safe harbor contribution.
• Comprehensive health plan options, HSA, dental, and vision.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & dependent care reimbursement account.
• Life insurance, short- & long-term disability, and voluntary coverages.
• Cell phone reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and volunteer time off (VTO).
• Professional development and educational assistance.

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Location & Work Model

• This role is hybrid and based in Madison, WI.
• Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

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Why Join

• Work with an experienced, collaborative team focused on practical, sustainable solutions for utilities and energy clients.
• Opportunity to broaden your technical skills, take on increasing responsibility, and grow into senior engineering roles.
• A culture that values people, problem-solving, and progress.

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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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