Substation Design Engineer – Intermediate/Senior

Consumers Energy

Substation Design Engineer leading high-voltage substation designs and ensuring compliance with regulations. Overseeing complex design efforts while mentoring junior engineers in a collaborative environment.

Posted 4/24/2026full-timeCedar Rapids • Iowa • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and contribute to the design and development of high-voltage substations within the transmission system.
Prepare detailed design packages, perform technical analyses, and ensure compliance with utility standards, industry codes, and regulatory requirements.
Oversee more complex design efforts, guide engineering standards and best practices, and provide advanced technical leadership, mentoring, and project coordination.
Develops, reviews, and/or leads the development of physical and electrical substation design packages (e.g., layouts, one-line diagrams, grounding plans, equipment specifications).
Performs and reviews engineering calculations (e.g., bus and cable sizing, fault current and grounding analysis, conduit/cable routing, lightning protection).
Provides technical support to field personnel and contractors during installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and turnover activities; coordinates field visits as needed.
Prepares and/or oversees cost estimates, material requisitions, and construction specifications for capital and maintenance projects.
Coordinates protection and control interface elements (e.g., protection schemes, relay settings coordination, SCADA integration) with system protection and related engineering teams.
Collaborates with internal departments and external stakeholders to manage schedules, resources, and deliverables; participates in design reviews and client/stakeholder meetings.
Mentors and guides junior engineers and interns; provides technical oversight, quality assurance, and support for professional development.
Applies applicable standards and requirements (e.g., IEEE, NESC, NEC) and utility practices to ensure designs meet regulatory, environmental, and safety expectations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical Engineering preferred) or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of two (2) years of related engineering experience in a relevant area for Intermediate level.
Minimum of six (6) years of related engineering experience in a relevant area for Senior level.
Power systems coursework preferred for electrical engineering majors.
Utility and/or transmission/substation experience preferred.
Sound analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with individuals inside and outside the Company.
Ability to multi-task and work under minimal supervision in a team environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Ability to learn and utilize job-specific engineering/design software.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. ITC does not sponsor employment visas, such as H-1B or TN visas.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Industry-leading compensation
Opportunities to channel your energy into solutions
Culture of belonging - where every voice is valued, differences are celebrated and everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

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Hard Skills & Tools

high-voltage substation designtechnical analysisengineering calculationsbus and cable sizingfault current analysisgrounding analysisSCADA integrationprotection schemesrelay settings coordinationconstruction specifications

Soft Skills

technical leadershipmentoringproject coordinationcommunication skillsproblem-solvinganalytical skillsteamworkquality assurancedocumentation skillsmulti-tasking

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in EngineeringElectrical Engineering degree