Electrical Engineer - Medium/High Voltage

Hanson Professional Services Inc. is an engineering and professional services firm focused on innovative, sustainable solutions and client success. The Electrical Engineer will design medium- and high-voltage power systems for renewable energy and traditional transmission and distribution projects, perform electrical studies, support construction and field activities, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. The role also includes project management, quality reviews, technical support, and mentoring engineering personnel.

Responsibilities

Design medium- and high-voltage power distribution and management systems for renewable energy projects such as solar, wind, BESS, EV charging, and microgrids

Traditional transmission and distribution design, both underground and overhead

Prepare specifications, calculations, drawings, and full construction packages for complex electrical systems and equipment ranging from 15kV up to 200kV, including three-line diagrams, substation layouts, grounding design, protection studies, and sag/tension analyses

Conduct quality assurance and quality control reviews to ensure compliance with corporate, national, and client standards

Provide technical support to field personnel for medium- and high-voltage collection systems, substations, and transmission equipment up to 200kV

Perform electrical studies including short-circuit, arc flash, load flow, power factor, relay coordination, capacity analysis, reliability analysis, and ampacity calculations

Troubleshoot electrical equipment issues within supported renewable energy facilities

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams—such as civil and structural engineers—and remotely coordinate with colleagues across multiple offices

Conduct due diligence, feasibility, conceptual design studies, and inverter-based resource (IBR) interconnection studies; prepare utility master plan reports

Participate in project management tasks, including client meetings, system design coordination, equipment selection, technical specification development, shop drawing review, and construction administration

Mentor engineering and design personnel within the Power Market team

Travel occasionally for client meetings, field reviews, and project assignments, with flexibility to work extended hours when project deadlines require

Perform other duties as assigned by market principals and project managers

Preferred

Knowledge of CDGES software; experience with GIS (Gas Insulated Switchgear) and Synergi is a plus

Preferred but not required: graduate degree, professional registrations, technical research, or publication experience

General Contractor License a plus

CDGES Software

Gas Insulated Switchgear

Synergi

Graduate Degree

Professional Registrations

Technical Research

Publication Experience

General Contractor License

Benefits

Performance bonuses

401(k) with matching contribution

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Comprehensive health & well-being plans

Financial wellness plans

Work-life balance programs

Remote work arrangement

Monthly educational webinars

Leadership training

Lunch & learn development sessions

24/7 access to thousands of skill-building courses

Mentorship opportunities

Award-winning internship program

Employee recognition

Company

Engineering, planning, and allied consulting services

Springfield, Illinois, USA

http://hanson-inc.com/

Founded in 1954

501-1000 employees

Qualifications

This role requires licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) or the ability to obtain licensure within six months

Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with AutoCAD, MicroStation, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and/or PLS-CADD

Experience using power analysis software such as EasyPower, ETAP, or SKM Power Tools

Familiarity with voltage drop, fault current, and arc flash analysis tools (EDR, EasyPower, ETAP, SKM)

Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to engineers, clients, and stakeholders

Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize, handle conflicting deadlines, and maintain attention to detail

Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) or the ability to obtain licensure within six months

Minimum of 5 years of experience in consulting with a focus on medium- and high-voltage power system design

Demonstrated experience preparing electrical construction drawings, specifications, submittal reviews, and providing construction administration for power projects

Knowledge of CDGES software; experience with GIS (Gas Insulated Switchgear) and Synergi is a plus

Preferred but not required: graduate degree, professional registrations, technical research, or publication experience

General Contractor License a plus

Minimum of 5 years of experience in consulting with a focus on medium- and high-voltage power system design.

Required skills

Professional Engineer (PE) License, Medium- and High-Voltage Power System Design, Electrical Construction Drawings and Specifications, Construction Administration, AutoCAD, MicroStation, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), PLS-CADD, EasyPower, ETAP, SKM Power Tools, CDGES

Preferred skills

General Contractor License a plus

Experience

5+ years