Liberty Group South Africa · 3 hours ago
Engineer, Substation
Joplin, MO
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expLiberty is a growing renewable energy and utility company committed to delivering clean energy and water solutions. The Substation Engineer will lead the design and standardization of substation installations, mentor junior engineers, and ensure project success through technical oversight and collaboration.
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Responsibilities
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of power systems and consistently apply theoretical knowledge to practical, day-to-day engineering tasks
Stay current with emerging practices, industry trends, technologies, and regulatory developments relevant to the field
Identify all necessary phases of a project, set clear priorities, and organize tasks to effectively plan, design, and execute projects
Manage time efficiently, consistently meeting or exceeding deadlines while fulfilling commitments and responsibilities
Provide technical support and mentorship to lower-level engineers, contributing to their development and ensuring project continuity
Collaborate with entry-level and consulting engineers to coordinate design integrity, material procurement, and timely, integrated project completion
With minimal supervision, plan, design, and review communication relay schemes, relay panels, and control wiring in alignment with project timelines and budgetary constraints
Prepare detailed engineering documentation, including relay/control arrangement plans, material lists, relay and control schematics, external connection diagrams, and wiring diagrams
Troubleshoot and resolve complex substation design issues—including protective relaying schemes, relay panels, and control wiring—by collaborating with internal teams and external partners to ensure project success
Specify and evaluate vendor-provided designs and quotations to ensure compliance with technical specifications, purchasing standards, and long-term cost effectiveness
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
Minimum of 5 years' experience with 7+ years preferred
Substation Experience Required
Professional Engineer (PE) preferred and required for a Senior Engineer level
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of power systems and consistently apply theoretical knowledge to practical, day-to-day engineering tasks
Stay current with emerging practices, industry trends, technologies, and regulatory developments relevant to the field
Identify all necessary phases of a project, set clear priorities, and organize tasks to effectively plan, design, and execute projects
Manage time efficiently, consistently meeting or exceeding deadlines while fulfilling commitments and responsibilities
Provide technical support and mentorship to lower-level engineers, contributing to their development and ensuring project continuity
Collaborate with entry-level and consulting engineers to coordinate design integrity, material procurement, and timely, integrated project completion
With minimal supervision, plan, design, and review communication relay schemes, relay panels, and control wiring in alignment with project timelines and budgetary constraints
Prepare detailed engineering documentation, including relay/control arrangement plans, material lists, relay and control schematics, external connection diagrams, and wiring diagrams
Troubleshoot and resolve complex substation design issues—including protective relaying schemes, relay panels, and control wiring—by collaborating with internal teams and external partners to ensure project success
Specify and evaluate vendor-provided designs and quotations to ensure compliance with technical specifications, purchasing standards, and long-term cost effectiveness
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage & a 401K plan with a 5% match, effective day one
Annual bonus and merit increase eligibility
Life insurance, and short-term & long-term disability
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Free Employee Assistance Program & Headspace account
3 weeks of vacation, paid sick days, 12 paid company holidays, & 3 paid volunteer days
Tuition reimbursement, professional development opportunities, & reimbursement for certification costs
Reward & recognition programs, service awards, a great company culture, and a collaborative & flexible work environment
Company
Liberty Group South Africa
At Liberty we believe that knowledge shared can change people's realities, every day.
Founded in 1957Gauteng, NA - South Africa, ZAF
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
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2025-04-02
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