Substation Designer at K&A Engineering Consulting in Oak Brook, IL | USD65,000-100,000 | Kablio

Role

Description

bom prep

drawing review

layout drawings

electrical plans

grounding

cable tray

Prepare bills of materials and review drawings and specifications.
Prepare physical layout drawings for substations and produce electrical plans and sections as well as grounding and conduit drawings.
Control Building Equipment, Cable Tray, Lighting, Grounding Plans and Section
Responsibilities will include the preparation of the following substation drawings:

Requirements

autocad

microstation

ais design

associate degree

microsoft office

2-10 yrs

Proficient with AutoCAD and MicroStation.
Experience 2-10+ years experience in utility substation design
Substation AIS design
A 2 year associates degree in engineering technology or drafting is preferred
Strong knowledge with Microsoft Office products such as Outlook, Word, and Excel
Substation Section Views (Elevations)

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Substation Below Grade Conduit/Raceway Plan
Paid Holidays and Flexible PTO
Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement, Parking and Transit Reimbursement, and Pet Insurance
Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care Spending Account
Substation Grounding Plan
401K (Traditional and Roth with Company Match)

Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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Company

Overview

Provides innovative engineering solutions across multiple sectors.
Delivers customized, practical solutions in energy, infrastructure, utilities, and transportation.
Works on projects such as large-scale energy infrastructure, transportation systems, and water resource management.
Specializes in complex designs and high-efficiency engineering services.
Known for addressing current engineering challenges and forecasting future needs and trends.

Culture + Values

5 days

Workweek Standard

The company maintains a standard 5-day workweek to support work-life balance.

4 times

Monthly Connections

Fosters community through ‘Coffee Connections’ initiatives held 4 times a month.

Big Firm Abilities, Small Firm Agility
Delivering excellence through consistent quality and teamwork
Safety as a core value—‘safety is number one priority’ with OSHA certifications, defensive driving, and hazard communication training
Employee-first organization valuing knowledge, learning, connection, collaboration
Promotes a culture of 'can do attitude' and 'say‑do' ratio with project deadlines and quality
Rewards and Recognition through regular programs, awards, and bonuses
Supports work–life balance via generous PTO
K&A Cares – employee-driven community service, e.g., solar panel donations, food packaging, trail cleanups
Continuous learning and development via company-sponsored tuition reimbursement, industry workshops, conferences

Environment + Sustainability

>25M annual revenue growth

Renewable Energy Contracts

Secured major contracts such as USAID SURE II and CMP interconnection support, contributing to significant revenue growth in 2020.

Designed energy engineering solutions to enhance quality of life, with a growing focus on clean and alternative energy projects.
Engineered and donated solar panels to power a rural Nepal health and birthing center.
Embedded safety, health, environment & quality (SHEQ) into core operations.
No stated net-zero target publicly available.

Inclusion & Diversity

Nationally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
Commits to zero tolerance for discrimination, harassment, or racism toward any employee, client, or the public
Actively seeks diverse talent via immigration-friendly hiring processes
In benefits: publicly states 'will remain committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture'
No publicly available gender-related demographic statistics

Articles

Licensing and Permitting Services

Power Generation Services

Technology Solutions

Field Services

Transmission Engineering Services

About K&A

Company

Overview

Provides innovative engineering solutions across multiple sectors.
Delivers customized, practical solutions in energy, infrastructure, utilities, and transportation.
Works on projects such as large-scale energy infrastructure, transportation systems, and water resource management.
Specializes in complex designs and high-efficiency engineering services.
Known for addressing current engineering challenges and forecasting future needs and trends.

Culture + Values

5 days

Workweek Standard

The company maintains a standard 5-day workweek to support work-life balance.

4 times

Monthly Connections

Fosters community through ‘Coffee Connections’ initiatives held 4 times a month.

Big Firm Abilities, Small Firm Agility
Delivering excellence through consistent quality and teamwork
Safety as a core value—‘safety is number one priority’ with OSHA certifications, defensive driving, and hazard communication training
Employee-first organization valuing knowledge, learning, connection, collaboration
Promotes a culture of 'can do attitude' and 'say‑do' ratio with project deadlines and quality
Rewards and Recognition through regular programs, awards, and bonuses
Supports work–life balance via generous PTO
K&A Cares – employee-driven community service, e.g., solar panel donations, food packaging, trail cleanups
Continuous learning and development via company-sponsored tuition reimbursement, industry workshops, conferences

Environment + Sustainability

>25M annual revenue growth

Renewable Energy Contracts

Secured major contracts such as USAID SURE II and CMP interconnection support, contributing to significant revenue growth in 2020.

Designed energy engineering solutions to enhance quality of life, with a growing focus on clean and alternative energy projects.
Engineered and donated solar panels to power a rural Nepal health and birthing center.
Embedded safety, health, environment & quality (SHEQ) into core operations.
No stated net-zero target publicly available.

Inclusion & Diversity

Nationally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
Commits to zero tolerance for discrimination, harassment, or racism toward any employee, client, or the public
Actively seeks diverse talent via immigration-friendly hiring processes
In benefits: publicly states 'will remain committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture'
No publicly available gender-related demographic statistics

Articles

Licensing and Permitting Services

Power Generation Services

Technology Solutions

Field Services

Transmission Engineering Services

About K&A