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Substation Engineer

MetaOption LLC
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 7/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/19/2026
Substation Engineer
Chicago, Illinois, USA Openings also in Houston, Dallas, Minneapolis, Kansas City, Austin, Atlanta, Chicago, Boston and Chattanooga

This role is for a Substation Engineer who will lead and support high-voltage substation design projects (up to 765kV), including physical layouts and protection & controls systems for major power infrastructure projects such as renewables, HVDC, and battery storage.
Main requirements include:
  • 5 years of HV substation design experience
  • Strong experience in physical and/or protection & controls (P&C) design
  • Ability to lead projects and perform QA/QC reviews
  • Client coordination and technical leadership skills
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
  • PE license preferred
  • Experience with Bluebeam Revu and Microsoft Office
The role offers hybrid work, relocation assistance, bonus potential, and employee ownership.

Work Experience (Years) - 5-20
No. Positions - 9
Remote Status - Partially Remote
Client Willing to Sponsor - No
Degree -University - Bachelor's Degree/3-4 Year Degree
Major - Electrical Engineering
Relocation Paid - Yes
Recruit From - Nationwide

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