Substation engineering jobs in Illinois
70 active substation Protection & Control, design, drafting, and project-management openings in Illinois. Each role is sourced by Power Grid Talent — employer identity is shared with candidates after we review their background.
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Northlake, IL· Experienced· on-site
Sr Veg Mgmt Program Manager
$86k–$119kOAKBROOK TERRACE, IL· Experienced· on-site
Engineer (Transmission EMS)
399 Glen Carbon TOCC, IL· Experienced· on-site
Sr Veg Mgmt Program Manager
$86k–$119kOAKBROOK TERRACE, IL· Experienced· on-site
Senior Project Manager- CSA Data Center
$150k–$195kPONTOON BEACH, IL· Experienced· on-site
Staff Mechanical Engineer Mission Critical Chicago
Chicago, IL· Experienced· on-site
Sr Project Manager - Facility Relocation
$101k–$139kOAKBROOK TERRACE, IL· Experienced· on-site
Sr Project Manager - Facility Relocation
$101k–$139kOAKBROOK TERRACE, IL· Experienced· on-site
Survey Project Manager | Renewables, Power & Energy
$100k–$140kNaperville, IL· Experienced· hybrid
Project Manager
Collinsville, IL· Experienced· on-site
Assistant Project Manager Mission Critical Chicago
Chicago, IL· Experienced· on-site
Pipeline Project Manager Great Lakes Region
Downers Grove, IL· Experienced· on-site
Project Manager - Transmission & Substation
$83k–$114kOAKBROOK TERRACE, IL· Experienced· on-site
Principal Project Manager - Transmission & Substation
$118k–$162kOAKBROOK TERRACE, IL· Experienced· on-site
Land Survey CAD Technician
IL, IL· Experienced· on-site
Structural Engineer Power Chicago
Chicago, IL· Experienced· on-site
Construction Project Manager Mission Critical
Chicago, IL· Experienced· on-site
Structural Senior Project Engineer
Chicago, IL· Experienced· on-site
Principal Project Manager - Utility / Energy Transmission
$118k–$162kOAKBROOK TERRACE, IL· Experienced· on-site
Principal Project Manager - Transmission and Substation (EPC)
OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL· Experienced· on-site
Senior Mechanical Engineer Chicago
Chicago, IL· Experienced· on-site
Staff Mechanical Engineer Chicago
Chicago, IL· Experienced· on-site
General Engineer - Substation Engineer (Utilities)
$92k–$127kOAKBROOK TERRACE, IL· Experienced· on-site
General Engineer - Transmission Line (Utilities)
$92k–$127kOAKBROOK TERRACE, IL· Experienced· on-site
Sr Project Manager - Transmission & Substation
$101k–$139kOAKBROOK TERRACE, IL· Experienced· on-site
Assistant Geotechnical Engineer Chicago
Chicago, IL· Experienced· on-site
Construction Project Manager Transmission Distribution Great Lakes Region
Chicago, IL· Experienced· on-site
Assistant Civil Designer Power Chicago
Chicago, IL· Experienced· on-site
Distribution Modernization Project Manager Chicago
Chicago, IL· Experienced· on-site
Assistant Construction Manager Mission Critical Great Lakes Region
Chicago, IL· Experienced· on-site
Senior Mechanical Designer Us
Chicago, IL· Experienced· on-site
Senior Structural Engineer Mission Critical Chicago
Chicago, IL· Experienced· on-site
Staff Structural Engineer Mission Critical Chicago
Chicago, IL· Experienced· on-site
Assistant Structural Designer Chicago
Chicago, IL· Experienced· on-site
Mechanical Engineering Intern Summer 2026
Chicago, IL· Internship· on-site
Electrical Engineering Intern Summer 2026
Chicago, IL· Internship· on-site
Senior Project Manager - Municipal
IL, IL· Experienced· on-site
Interior Designer Intern Summer 2026
Chicago, IL· Internship· on-site
Mechanical Project Engineer
Chicago, IL· Experienced· on-site
Mechanical Senior Project Engineer
Chicago, IL· Experienced· on-site
Toll Systems Operations Project Manager
Chicago, IL· Experienced· on-site
Civil Engineer in Training
Chicago, IL· Experienced· on-site
Project Manager - Municipal
$95k–$140kLincolnshire, IL· Experienced· hybrid
Electrical Engineering Intern 1898 Co Power System Planning Chicago
Chicago, IL· Internship· on-site
Senior Mechanical Engineer Consumer Life Solutions Multiple Locations
Chicago, IL· Experienced· on-site
Electrical Engineer Consumer Life Solutions Chicago
Chicago, IL· Experienced· on-site
Senior Project Manager Deputy Program Manager
Chicago, IL· Experienced· on-site
Assistant Civilmechanical Engineer Transmission Chicago
Chicago, IL· Experienced· on-site
Senior Mechanical BIM Engineer - Northlake, IL
Northlake, IL· Experienced· on-site
Senior Project Engineer Substation Chicago
Chicago, IL· Experienced· on-site
Project Manager Substation Chicago
Chicago, IL· Experienced· on-site
Senior Civil Engineer Mission Critical Chicago
Chicago, IL· Experienced· on-site
Computer Aided Drafting Design Cad Intern Transmission Distribution Chicago
Chicago, IL· Internship· on-site
Assistant Civil Engineer Underground Submarine Cables Chicago
Chicago, IL· Experienced· on-site
Project Manager Transmission Distribution Chicago
Chicago, IL· Experienced· on-site
Experienced Electrical Engineer Aviation Federal Chicago
Downers Grove, IL· Experienced· on-site
Senior Structural Designer Power Multiple Locations
Chicago, IL· Experienced· on-site
Structural Engineer Substation Chicago
Chicago, IL· Experienced· on-site
Senior Electrical Designer Substation Chicago
Chicago, IL· Experienced· on-site
Senior Pipeline Engineer Transmission Distribution
Chicago, IL· Experienced· on-site
Staff Structural Designer Transmission Distribution Chicago
Chicago, IL· Experienced· on-site
Construction Project Manager Power Chicago
Downers Grove, IL· Experienced· on-site
Project Manager - Renewable Energy Site Development
$95k–$140kLombard, IL· Experienced· hybrid
Project Engineer - Civil Renewables
$90k–$135kLombard, IL· Experienced· hybrid
Civil Engineer - Municipal
$93k–$125kLincolnshire, IL· Experienced· hybrid
Engineering Intern Transmission Distribution Chicago
Chicago, IL· Internship· on-site
Undergraduate Intern - Electrical Engineering (AMI)
Naperville, IL· Internship· on-site
Undergraduate Intern - Electrical Engineering (Transmission & Distribution)
Naperville, IL· Internship· on-site
Undergraduate Intern - Civil Engineering (MIP)
Naperville, IL· Internship· on-site
Undergraduate Intern - Civil/Environmental Engineering & Construction Management
Naperville, IL· Internship· on-site
Illinois salary benchmarks
See 2026 salary ranges for substation engineering roles in Illinois.
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