Sr. Electrical (Substation) Engineer (T&D Protective Relay Settings / Relay Coordination)

Company: CDG-EAP
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: February 11, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description: As a Senior Substation Engineer at CDG Engineers, you will be responsible for designing and implementing critical electrical infrastructure projects. You will leverage your technical expertise to solve complex engineering challenges related to transmission and distribution systems. Your work will involve a wide range of tasks, including tower design, line design, substation layout, SCADA systems, and protection systems. Your ability to innovate, learn new technologies, and collaborate effectively will be essential to your success in this role. The salary range for this role is $100K-$140K annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role. This is a remote optional role; or can be hybrid if preferred at our St. Louis, MO headquarters office. Requirements for the role: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Strong Transmission and Distribution experience in protective relay settings/relay coordination Minimum of 5 years relevant experience (10 years required for Senior level) Demonstrated expertise in any core area of: T&D Substation Design SCADA Systems/Design System Protection (Relaying) Design Working ability with AutoCAD, Revit, or similar design tools preferred. Working knowledge of electric utility industry and environmental issues Working ability with Aspen OneLine software (desired not required) Preferred requirements: PE license Why CDG Engineers? CDG Engineers, Inc. is a full-service, multi-discipline professional services organization based in St Louis, MO, with capabilities in civil, structural, electrical, and mechanical engineering, as well as architecture. The firm provides planning, engineering, architectural design, and construction administration services across various industries and sectors. CDG Engineers is registered in multiple states across the U.S., offering complete in-house professional engineering and architectural services. The firm has a strong reputation for delivering practical and cost-effective solutions for a wide range of projects within the United States. CDG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Work Authorization: CDG is not currently offering sponsorship for this role. This includes both temporary visa or permanent visa situations that exist now or in the future, such as: F-1, OPT, CPT, H1, H2, L1, TN, etc. Agencies: This role is currently not open to agencies or third-party vendors at this time. LI-Remote Requirements:

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