K&A Power Group – is a privately held engineering firm delivering worldclass technical expertise and engineering excellence to power utility and industrial clients across the United States, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. We provide comprehensive consulting, engineering and design, program and project management, construction management, and EPC services, specializing in substation, transmission, distribution, and distributed energy resources.
We pride ourselves on attracting and developing top talent, building a culture of excellence, and building meaningful, long-term relationships with our employees, clients and communities, wherever they are in the world.
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We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Senior Substation Designer to join our team at K&A Power Group in Oakbrook, IL. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects that make a real impact in the energy and utility sectors. You’ll be part of a dynamic, people-focused team where your expertise, ideas, and contributions will be valued and celebrated.
Role Expectations:
- Prepare physical layout drawings for substations and produce electrical plans and sections as well as grounding and conduit drawings.
- Prepare bills of materials and review drawings and specifications.
- Responsibilities will include the preparation of the following substation drawings:
- Substation General Arrangement
- Substation AIS design
- Substation Electrical Equipment Plans
- Substation Section Views (Elevations)
- Substation Detailed Bill of Material
- Substation Grounding Plan
- Substation Conduit, Electrical Connection and Grounding Details
- Substation Below Grade Conduit/Raceway Plan
- Control Building Equipment, Cable Tray, Lighting, Grounding Plans and Section
- Prepare protection & control (P&C) design drawings for substations, including one-lines, three-lines, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts.
- Develop bills of material and review engineering drawings, specifications, and vendor documentation for accuracy and completeness.
- Responsibilities will include preparing the following P&C-related substation drawings and documents:
- Substation Protection & Control One-Line and Three-Line Diagrams
- P&C Schematics (AC/DC)
- Relay Panel Layouts and Wiring Diagrams
- Control Building Layouts for P&C Equipment
- Cable Schedules and Conduit/Cable Routing Plans
- P&C Bill of Materials
- Control Building Grounding, Lighting, and Auxiliary Systems Plans
- Below-Grade Conduit/Raceway Plans for Control and Power Cables
- Termination Diagrams and Connection Details for Yard Equipment
What we’re looking for:
- Experience 7+ years experience in utility substation design
- A 2 year associates degree in engineering technology or drafting is preferred
- Proficient with AutoCAD and MicroStation.
- Strong knowledge with Microsoft Office products such as Outlook, Word, and Excel
Pay Range $90,000-120,000/year
Why Join K&A?
People-First Culture: We put our people at the center of everything we do, creating an environment where your professional and personal growth is a top priority.
Innovation & Learning: We encourage continuous learning and invest in your development through training, mentorship, and hands-on experience.
Collaborative Team Environment: We believe in the power of collaboration and working together to achieve the best outcomes for our clients and employees.
Recognition & Growth: We’ve earned our reputation through uncompromising precision and a commitment to excellence. As an agile and fast-growing company, we offer plenty of opportunities for your career advancement and growth.
Competitive Compensation & Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package for eligible classified employees, including but not limited to:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care Spending Account
- 401K (Traditional and Roth with Company Match)
- Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Holidays and Flexible PTO
- Tuition Reimbursement, Parking and Transit Reimbursement, and Pet Insurance
- Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Check out our career page for more information!
The salary range for this role considers a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to technical ability, experience and training, licenses and certifications, and other related skillsets. The disclosed range is an estimate and has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.
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