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Substation Design Engineer Jobs in Wisconsin (NOW HIRING)

Substation Engineer

Madison, WI ยท On-site

$99K - $126K/yr

These services include planning and systems studies, design and engineering, maintenance and ... Substation Engineer Location: 2908 Marketplace Drive, Fitchburg, WI 53719 Primary Function:

Substation Engineer

Madison, WI ยท On-site

$99K - $126K/yr

These services include planning and systems studies, design and engineering, maintenance and ... Substation Engineer Location: 2908 Marketplace Drive, Fitchburg, WI 53719 Primary Function:

Supervising Substation Engineer

Madison, WI ยท On-site

$99K - $126K/yr

The position requires extensive knowledge of both substation design and engineering. The position will be based in our Madison, WI office located at 2908 Marketplace Drive, Suite 100 Fitchburg, WI ...

WI ยท On-site

$105 - $150/hr

We are seeking a Senior Physical Substation Engineer who will lead the design of high-voltage transmission and distribution substation physical packages, including layouts, bus work, grounding ...

Project Engineer - Substation

Madison, WI ยท On-site

$99K - $126K/yr

We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct ... substation or transmission line projects. * Oversee projects from inception to completion ...

Substation Designer ID: 8548 Department: Engineering Location: Madison, WI Description Dashiell, an ... and system studies, engineering and design, maintenance and testing, program management ...

Principal Substation Engineer

Madison, WI ยท On-site

$147K - $175K/yr

Design experience in high voltage substation, and distribution projects. * Experience in the ... engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more. Our clients choose us for our ...

Design experience in high voltage substation, and distribution projects. * Experience in the ... engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more. Our clients choose us for our ...

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How much do substation design engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for substation design engineer in Wisconsin is $114,689.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $99,400.00 and $126,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a substation design engineer?

A Substation Design Engineer is responsible for designing electrical substations that facilitate the transmission and distribution of electricity. They create detailed plans, specifications, and layouts for substation components, including switchgear, transformers, and protection systems. Their role involves ensuring compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and reliability requirements. They work closely with utility companies, project managers, and other engineering disciplines to develop efficient and cost-effective designs. This position requires expertise in electrical engineering, CAD software, and power system analysis.

What are the main challenges a substation design engineer faces during a typical project?

Substation Design Engineers often encounter challenges such as coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, managing complex design requirements, and ensuring compliance with strict safety and regulatory standards. Balancing project schedules while addressing site-specific constraints and integrating new technologies can also pose difficulties. Effective communication with project managers, construction crews, and utility clients is essential to address issues quickly and keep the project on track. Successful engineers are proactive in problem-solving and adaptable to evolving project needs, which helps minimize delays and optimize design solutions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a substation design engineer?

A Substation Design Engineer requires a strong background in electrical engineering, knowledge of power systems, and a relevant engineering degree, often with a Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred. Proficiency in CAD software (such as AutoCAD or MicroStation), protective relay coordination tools, and familiarity with utility standards are important technical competencies. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills help facilitate effective collaboration and ensure clarity during cross-disciplinary projects. These abilities are critical for delivering safe, efficient, and reliable substation designs that meet regulatory and operational standards.

What job categories do people searching Substation Design Engineer jobs in Wisconsin look for? The top searched job categories for Substation Design Engineer jobs in Wisconsin are:
Infographic showing various Substation Design Engineer job openings in Wisconsin as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 62% In-person, 13% Hybrid, and 25% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $114,689 per year, or $55.1 per hour.

Substation Engineer

Dashiell Corportaion

Madison, WI โ€ข On-site

$99K - $126K/yr

Full-time

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Title: Substation Engineer ID: 8571 Department: Engineering Location: Madison, WI
Description
Dashiell is a leading national provider of technical services to the electric utility, power generation, industrial, renewable and energy industries. These services include planning and systems studies, design and engineering, maintenance and testing, program management, construction, and turnkey EPC projects. Built on 50 years of experience handling large scale complex projects; Dashiell is unique in that we are a turnkey Engineering, Construction, and Testing company that specializes in medium and high voltage electrical infrastructure. More information about Dashiell can be found at www.dashiell.com. ย  Position Title: Substation Engineer ย  Location: 2908 Marketplace Drive, Fitchburg, WI 53719 ย  Primary Function:

Performs engineering work with a focus on substation engineering design including both physical and protection & control practices. Requires knowledge of substation systems from 34.5kV to 500kV with familiarity with basic principles related to the engineering design or high voltage substations.

Duties & Responsibilities

Employee may be called upon to perform any or all of the following functions:

  • Work within a project team to create all design documents and drawings for a project, including creating wiring diagrams from schematics, generating bills of materials, and applying field mark-ups of project as-built drawings with minimal supervision
  • Perform Engineering support tasks such as relay burden, lighting, load flow, and short circuit calculations with minimal supervision
  • Apply engineering application software to complete engineering tasks such as ground grid design, relay coordination, transformer sizing, and load flow and short circuit studies with minimal supervision
  • Review project Schedules and work with a project engineer to ensure projects remain on schedule
  • Apply engineering standards including NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE and ANSI
  • Properly use the document management system
  • Apply corporate standard engineering practices
  • Supervise project activities
  • Communicate and coordinate project activities with project engineer, customer representatives, and others as needed
  • Spend time at job sites to gain hands-on knowledge and additional training in substation construction and design
  • Take personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of his/her work
  • Bring potential project-related problems and possible solutions to the attention of the responsible party
  • Travel out of town for short periods of time as required by projects and assignments
  • Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications / Experience

Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent degrees, from an accredited university. Experience in substation design; successful candidates will have at least 3 years experience in substation engineering design with more senior level positions requiring 7 years or more in hands on engineering design. Senior applicants must be a licensed professional engineer with ability to become licensed in multiple states or must be able to gain license within one year of hire.

  • Familiarity with electrical relays currently utilized in the electric power utility industry
  • Experience in application of relays and metering in an electrical substation at 138kV and above
  • Experience in the design of electrical schematics for relay applications and control systems
  • Experience in the design of connection drawings and cabling
  • Relay coordination experience is a plus
  • Strong knowledge of AC/DC fundamentals
  • Knowledge and understanding of three phase power systems
  • Knowledge and understanding of per-unit mathematics and symmetrical components
  • Knowledge and understanding of substation components and their functions
  • Knowledge of design documents and drawings necessary to complete a projects
  • Knowledge of engineering standards including NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE and ANSI
  • Knowledge of common word processing, spreadsheet, and e-mail software
  • Communicating effectively with co-workers, vendors, clients, etc.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.
Physical Requirements:
  • This position requires minimal physical effort.
  • Must be able to endure prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer for a minimum of 8 hours a day
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee will primarily work indoors, with occasional outdoor exposure to year around weather conditions and noise.
  • Must be able and willing to travel overnight for trainings and/or meetings as required (10%)
  • Working extended hours, including weekends, may be required periodically.
  • May occasionally lift up to 25 pounds at a time.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined per Company policy.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Dashiell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

Dashiell Corporation provides a competitive compensation and benefits package. The Company provides life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, long term disability insurance, and an employee assistance plan at no cost to the employee. Benefit offerings also include a choice of traditional PPO or one of two HDHPs, with corresponding FSA or HSA, dental, vision, supplemental life insurance, short-term disability insurance, critical illness insurance, group accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, a 401(k) with immediate vesting, and more!

Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship. No third-party recruiters, please.

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