Substation Design Engineer

Located in Lincoln, Nebraska, LES is customer-owned and is one of the nation’s leading utility companies. We are recognized for low costs, unmatched reliability, financial stability, cutting-edge innovation, environmental stewardship, and community engagement. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service while fostering a culture that celebrates passion, talent, and high standards. If you're not just looking for a job but a fulfilling career in a workplace that values excellence, the environment, and the community we call home, LES might just be the perfect fit for you. Join us and power a brighter future!

- LES is interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States.

- LES is unable to sponsor employment-based immigrant or non-immigrant visas.

- This is not a remote position and requires residency within a reasonable commuting distance to LES in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Job Title

Substation Design Engineer

Employment Type

Starting Pay Range

Posting Date

Full-time

$81,166.00 - $134,178.00

12/12/2025

Employment Classification

Division

Closing Date

Regular

Energy Delivery

1/2/2026

Are you passionate about blending legacy power systems with modern technology to build the future of energy? If so, we’re looking for a Substation Design Engineer to join our dynamic team and help energize the communities we serve. In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of designing and developing high-voltage substations that ensure the reliability, safety, and efficiency of our electrical grid. You’ll collaborate with other experts to deliver detailed design packages, optimize system performance, and champion innovative solutions that drive grid modernization.

This role is more than just solving complex challenges and strengthening power infrastructure — it’s about making a tangible impact on people’s lives every day. If you’re ready to apply your expertise, push boundaries, and help shape the future of power, we’d be thrilled to welcome you to our team!

- Engineer – ($81,166 - $101,458) Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field from an ABET accredited institution, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

- Engineer III – ($93,342 - $116,678) Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field from an ABET accredited institution, and at least three years of progressively responsible engineering experience in area of assignment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

- Senior Engineer – ($107,342 - $134,178) Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field from an ABET accredited institution, and at least six years of progressively responsible engineering experience in area of assignment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND CORE COMPETENCIES

Responsible for providing engineering support including independent analysis, design and completion of engineering assignments associated with the substation. Specific responsibilities include work order preparation, material selection, bid evaluations, supervision of consulting services, budget projections, preparation of feasibility studies, and creating/updating specifications for associated substation equipment. Leads small to medium projects with minimal guidance. Consistent and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.

- Performs and organizes the design process, drawing development, material acquisition, scheduling, and technology evaluation.

- Designs and implements engineering standards, standard materials, specifications, policies, procedures and guidelines for systems and applications.

- Prepares and presents reports with justification and documentation in recommending courses of action for capital improvement projects, asset management, work methods, materials, and guidelines.

- Assists in the coordination of project details and equipment acquisitions with internal/external customers and outside entities.

- Performs field visits to assess current conditions, future improvements, job progress, problems, potential changes, and/or other related issues.

Accountability - Holds self and others responsible for goals, outcomes, deadlines, and objectives and follows through on commitments. Takes accountability for delivering on commitments; owns mistakes and uses them as opportunities for learning and development.

Adaptability - Maintains a positive attitude in the face of change; appropriately adjusts behavior and activities to changing conditions.

Initiative - Takes action on their own without being prompted; handles problems independently; able to resolve issues without relying on extensive help from others; does more than is expected or asked.

Job Technical Skills - Keeps their technical skills current; effectively applies specialized knowledge and skills to perform work tasks; understands and masters the technical skills, knowledge, and tasks associated with their job; shares technical expertise with others.

Quality Orientation - Holds self and others to being attentive to detail and accuracy, maintains high quality work, looks for improvements continuously, monitors quality levels, finds root cause of quality problems, owns/acts on quality problems while encouraging a quality focus in others.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

- Mathematical skills including statistics, differential equations, algebra, calculus and other related principles.

- Read and interpret drawings and other technical documents.

REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

- Minimum bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field from an ABET accredited institution, or

- An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

- Valid driver’s license

LES BENEFITS - Click the link below to explore the outstanding benefits available to LES employees!

LES.com/benefits-nonunion

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