Engineering Supervisor - Substation

Looking for a familia?

As an award-winning, woman-owned, minority-owned boutique engineering firm, we're on the lookout for spirited candidates to join our ever-growing familia. We're proud to be recognized as a 2025 Best Place to Work in St. Louis , a reflection of our people-first culture and commitment to creating a workplace where everyone thrives. Our mission is simple : deliver world-class engineering services while fostering close-knit collaborations with our clients. If you're passionate, diligent, and ready to make an impact, you'll find your place with us at LUZCO. Let's exceed expectations together and make engineering a space where everyone belongs.

You're more than an employee. You're a familia member. As a member of the familia, we make sure this is more than just a job.

• Benefits : We've got you covered with top-notch medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus a 401k match, paid time off, and a fun employee recognition platform to celebrate your wins!
• Work-Life Balance : Flexibility is our thing. While we do ask everyone to be in the office from 9 am-3 pm, you can tailor the rest of your schedule to fit your life. Paid Time Off and Holidays are part of the package too!
• Diversity : We thrive on diversity and the unique perspectives everyone brings. Our team is a melting pot of skills and experiences, which helps us approach challenges from all angles.
• Growth : Your growth is our priority. Whether it's tuition reimbursement for school or certifications, you'll work closely with industry pros to map out and achieve your career goals.
• Giving Back : We're all about making a difference. Each year, we set aside paid time off for you to get involved in your community and give back.
• Work Environment : Enjoy a relaxed vibe with weekly staff meetings (lunch included!), a fully stocked kitchen, a dog-friendly office, a relaxed dress code, and weekly happy hours!

Sound like a familia you're ready to join? Here's the details on what we are looking for in this position :

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of engineers, providing support, feedback, and professional development opportunities

Oversee project execution from scoping through design and delivery, ensuring technical accuracy, timeliness, and client satisfaction.

Foster a collaborative team environment and serve as the go-to resource for escalated questions or project challenges.

Support business development through client engagement and project proposal preparation.

Ensure quality control by reviewing substation design packages as needed (including one-lines, conduit schedules, BOMs, relay panel layouts, etc.).

Collaborate across disciplines and departments to support a variety of substation project types (e.g., breaker upgrades, transformer replacements, RTU and fiber upgrades, bus protection).

Provide occasional technical guidance in physical or P&C design, with an emphasis on developing junior team members.

Lead team participation in field walkdowns and site visits, as required.

Maintain awareness of project budgets, schedules, and risks.

Knowledge and Skill

Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams, including performance management, mentoring, and team development.

Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to balance technical oversight and people leadership.

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field preferred.

Minimum 5 years of experience in the utility industry; QA / QC experience on substation projects is highly valued.

Working knowledge of substation engineering practices, whether physical or protection & control (P&C).

Familiarity with substation components and systems, including power transformers, breakers, control houses, and ground grids.

Understanding of relevant codes and standards (e.g., NEC, NESC, IEEE, NEMA, ANSI).

PE license preferred but may be waived based on experience.

Willingness to travel to substation sites as needed.

Join our team. We're all familia here.

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