Substation Engineer at K&A Engineering Consulting in Oak Brook, IL | USD70,000-120,000 | Kablio

Role

Description

drawings

diagram sets

sp&c design

substation design

material procurement

bill of materials

Drawings in specified formats shall include elementary diagrams, relay one-line diagrams, connection diagrams, panel layout diagrams, and circuit schedules. Materials shall include relays, communication and monitoring systems, panel meters, control house panels, cables and associated wiring materials.
System Protection & Control (SP&C) Design includes the creation of SP&C construction drawing packages and the procurement of materials
Substation Design Includes the creation of substation construction drawing packages, developing bill of materials and the procurement of minor materials

Requirements

microsoft project

excel

bsee

rigid bus

substation design

power analysis

Proficient in Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Must be able to report to the office and visit worksites as needed
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an accredited university
Rigid bus calculations
2-10 Years of professional experience within substation design for electrical utilities
Experience and or knowledge with power analysis software is ideal (i.e. SKM, Etap, EasyPower, etc.)

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
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
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