Engineering Supervisor - Substation

Looking for a familia?

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: We’ve got you covered with top-notch medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus a 401k match, paid time off, and a fun employee recognition platform to celebrate your wins!
• Work-Life Balance: Flexibility is our thing. While we do ask everyone to be in the office from 9 am-3 pm, you can tailor the rest of your schedule to fit your life. Paid Time Off and Holidays are part of the package 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:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, providing support, feedback, and professional development opportunities
• ​​​​​​​Oversee project execution from scoping through design and delivery, ensuring technical accuracy, timeliness, and client satisfaction.
• Foster a collaborative team environment and serve as the go-to resource for escalated questions or project challenges.
• Support business development through client engagement and project proposal preparation.
• Ensure quality control by reviewing substation design packages as needed (including one-lines, conduit schedules, BOMs, relay panel layouts, etc.).
• Collaborate across disciplines and departments to support a variety of substation project types (e.g., breaker upgrades, transformer replacements, RTU and fiber upgrades, bus protection).
• Provide occasional technical guidance in physical or P&C design, with an emphasis on developing junior team members.
• Lead team participation in field walkdowns and site visits, as required.
• Maintain awareness of project budgets, schedules, and risks.

Knowledge and Skill 

• Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams, including performance management, mentoring, and team development.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to balance technical oversight and people leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the utility industry; QA/QC experience on substation projects is highly valued.
• Working knowledge of substation engineering practices, whether physical or protection & control (P&C).
• Familiarity with substation components and systems, including power transformers, breakers, control houses, and ground grids.
• Understanding of relevant codes and standards (e.g., NEC, NESC, IEEE, NEMA, ANSI).
• PE license preferred but may be waived based on experience.
• Willingness to travel to substation sites as needed.

Join our team. We're all familia here.