Electrical Designer – Substation

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As an award-winning, woman-owned, minority-owned boutique engineering firm, we’re on the lookout for spirited candidates to join our ever-growing familia. We’re proud to be recognized as a 2025 Best Place to Work in St. Louis, a reflection of our people-first culture and commitment to creating a workplace where everyone thrives. Our mission is simple: deliver world-class engineering services while fostering close-knit collaborations with our clients. If you’re passionate, diligent, and ready to make an impact, you’ll find your place with us at LUZCO. Let’s exceed expectations together and make engineering a space where everyone belongs.
 

You're more than an employee. You're a familia member. As a member of the familia, we make sure this is more than just a job.

• Benefits: Top-notch medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus a 401k match, paid time off, and a fun employee recognition platform to celebrate your wins.
• Flexibility: We value a life-friendly culture. You’ll collaborate with your supervisor to set a routine that balances your needs and your team’s. PTO and Holidays are included, too.
• Diversity: We thrive on diversity and the unique perspectives everyone brings. Our team is a melting pot of skills and experiences, which helps us approach challenges from all angles.
• Growth: Your growth is our priority. Whether it’s tuition reimbursement for school or certifications, you’ll work closely with industry pros to map out and achieve your career goals.
• Giving Back: We’re all about making a difference. Each year, we set aside paid time off for you to get involved in your community and give back.
• Work Environment: Enjoy a relaxed vibe with weekly staff meetings (lunch included!), a fully stocked kitchen, a dog-friendly office, a relaxed dress code, and weekly happy hours!

Sound like a familia you're ready to join? Here's the details on what we are looking for in this position:

LUZCO Technologies is seeking a Substation Designer 2 to join our growing Substation Engineering team. This role is ideal for someone with at least two years of recent, hands-on experience in physical substation design who can take ownership of design tasks with minimal input from engineers. You’ll play a key role in developing design packages that meet project requirements, internal standards, and client expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and develop physical substation design packages, including layout plans, sections, details, wiring diagrams, and supporting documentation.
• Interpret engineering input, specifications, and standards to complete design tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Work closely with engineers and project leads to ensure designs align with scope, timelines, and quality expectations.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date design documentation in accordance with LUZCO’s internal standards.
• Contribute to the upkeep and refinement of standard design templates and libraries as needed.

• Minimum of 2 years of direct experience in physical substation design.
• Proven ability to complete design tasks independently with limited guidance.
• Strong understanding of substation components, layout principles, and design practices.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working with utility clients.
• Familiarity with industry standards such as IEEE and NESC.
• Experience with Bluebeam or other design markup tools.

Join our team. We're all familia here.