Substation Electrical Engineering Manager – Physical Design

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Primera Engineers

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201 - 500 employees

Founded 1987

🏗️ Construction

🚗 Transport

Construction • Transport

Primera Engineers is a Chicago-based, woman-owned engineering design and consulting firm with more than 35 years of regional experience. Primera provides people‑focused engineering, design, commissioning, and business consulting services across buildings, transportation, and utility infrastructure. Their multidisciplinary staff deliver MEP, structural, civil, telecommunications, energy, sustainability, lighting, fire/life‑safety, power delivery, substation and distribution, project and construction management, and related consulting services for public- and private-sector clients.

📋 Description

• Lead and inspire a talented and multi-disciplinary team delivering substation physical designs for utilities and EPC partners • Provide strategic oversight for project resources, budgets, and client relationships • Guide engineers through complex transmission and distribution projects • Manage resources, performance, and development for a growing national substation group • Review and approve design packages, drawings, and specifications for technical excellence • Partner with leadership on business development and recruiting initiatives • Champion a culture of learning, innovation, collaboration and inclusion across the team

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering and an active PE license; PMP is a plus • 15+ years of experience in physical substation design, including 4+ years in leadership • Deep understanding of high-voltage substation design, general arrangements, grounding plans, and bus configurations • Advanced knowledge of utility industry standards • A passion for mentorship, innovation, and collaborative leadership • Confident communicator, mentor, and team builder with excellent organizational skills and a passion for helping engineers grow in both technical depth and systems thinking

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation • Profit sharing • 401(k) match • ESOP participation • Continuing education reimbursement • Paid volunteer time • Professional development support • Generous paid time off