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1872 Consulting

Substation Physical Engineer (REMOTE)

1872 Consulting, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Substation Physical Engineer (REMOTE) Company Summary This engineering consultancy is a nationally recognized provider of power infrastructure solutions. Their utilities team supports electrical grid modernization, renewable integration, and substation design for electric and gas utilities. They are known for fostering a people-first, learning-centric work culture with flexible work arrangements and long-term employee growth. Position Summary The Substation Physical Engineer will lead the physical design of new substations, supporting major utility clients across the U.S. Responsibilities include developing layouts, schematics, grounding calculations, and compliance with industry standards such as NEC, NESC, IEEE, and ANSI. This position requires strong electrical engineering fundamentals, substation design experience, and a PE license. Responsibilities Design substation physical layouts and prepare general arrangement drawings Perform calculations: grounding, AC/DC loading, cable sizing, lighting, bus sizing Develop electrical plans, bills of materials, and technical specifications Collaborate with project engineers, designers, and utility clients Ensure design compliance with applicable codes and client-specific standards Qualifications B.S. in Electrical Engineering required PE license required 5–8+ years of substation design experience Proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel Strong communication and project coordination skills Familiarity with substation protection and control is a plus Compensation & Benefits Salary range: $90,000 – $125,000 depending on experience Full benefits, 401K match, ESOP, continuing education support Remote flexibility

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