Job Details

Project Engineer

Transmission Substation Construction & Field Engineering

Location: Maple Grove, MN (Hybrid)

Travel: Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota & South Dakota

Compensation: $80-$90/hr DOE

Type: Long-Term Consulting Engagement (W2 with comprehensive health benefits, sick time accrual, and paid holidays)

Build the Next Generation of Transmission Infrastructure

Brooksource is partnering with a leading Upper Midwest utility to hire a Project Engineer supporting a multi-year portfolio of transmission substation construction and grid modernization projects. 

This is an opportunity to play a key role in the development of large-scale transmission infrastructure supporting renewable energy integration, system capacity expansion, digital substation technology, grid automation, and long-term reliability improvements across a five-state region. 

The organization is investing heavily in new transmission and substation infrastructure, including greenfield developments, major interconnection projects, modernization initiatives, and future-ready grid technologies supporting voltage classes ranging from 69kV to 345kV, with regional transmission expansion efforts reaching 765kV interconnections. 

If you're someone who understands how substations are actually built, not just designed, this is a chance to apply that expertise on some of the largest utility capital projects in the region. 

Why Pursue This Role?

Work On Projects That Shape The Future Grid

Support the construction and delivery of major transmission infrastructure that enables renewable generation, increases regional capacity, improves system reliability, and supports growing energy demand. 

Support $100M+ Capital Programs

Join a team executing large-scale utility investments where your field expertise directly influences schedule performance, construction quality, safety, and project success. 

Greenfield Construction Pipeline 

Unlike many utility roles focused on maintenance or system upgrades, this team is primarily supporting new substation construction and greenfield development projects expected to remain active for the next several years. 

Stay Connected To The Field 

This is not a traditional desk-based engineering position. 

You'll spend time in the field reviewing construction progress, supporting contractors, resolving issues, validating materials, and ensuring projects are ready for safe execution. 

Become A Critical Voice In Project Delivery 

You will serve as the bridge between engineering, project management, construction management, commissioning teams, and field crews to ensure projects are delivered successfully from design through energization. 

What You'll Be Working On

Transmission Expansion & Renewable Interconnections

• New transmission substation construction 
• Renewable energy interconnection projects 
• Capacity expansion initiatives 
• Large transformer installation programs 
• Transmission system reinforcement projects 
• Long-range transmission planning initiatives 

Grid Modernization Programs

• Advanced fiber communication infrastructure 
• Digital substation initiatives 
• IEC 61850 implementation efforts 
• SCADA and automation enhancements 
• Intelligent Electronic Device (IED) deployment 
• Modern grid monitoring and control technologies 

Protection, Controls & Commissioning Support

• Construction support for protection and control systems 
• Commissioning readiness reviews 
• Energization preparation activities 
• Relay installation and coordination support 
• Asset reliability initiatives 
• Regulatory and compliance support activities 

Key Responsibilities

Construction Readiness

• Review Issued For Construction (IFC) packages 
• Validate drawing packages for constructability 
• Identify potential field conflicts before mobilization 
• Coordinate resolution of engineering discrepancies 
• Ensure projects are prepared for successful field execution 

Material Verification & Procurement Support

• Validate bills of material against engineering packages 
• Review equipment requirements and availability 
• Identify procurement gaps prior to construction 
• Support coordination of long-lead equipment deliveries 
• Verify material readiness before crew mobilization 

Field Engineering Support

• Conduct regular field visits throughout the service territory 
• Verify installation work against engineering designs 
• Support construction teams during project execution 
• Document site observations and recommendations 
• Assist with field issue resolution and change management 

Quality Assurance & Quality Control

• Perform QA/QC reviews throughout project execution 
• Verify compliance with drawings and specifications 
• Support turnover and punch-list activities 
• Identify opportunities to reduce rework and installation issues 
• Improve field execution consistency across projects 

Safety Leadership

• Champion a culture of safety excellence 
• Participate in project safety observations 
• Promote compliance with utility and contractor safety standards 
• Support safe construction planning and execution 

Qualifications

Required

• 10+ years of utility, transmission, substation, or power infrastructure experience 
• Experience supporting high-voltage substation construction 
• Strong understanding of transmission and substation installations 
• Ability to read and interpret:  
• Physical design drawings 
• General arrangement drawings 
• Equipment layouts 
• Foundation drawings 
• Structural drawings 
• Construction specifications 
• Experience supporting construction teams in a field environment 
• Strong QA/QC and constructability review experience 
• Ability to travel frequently throughout the Upper Midwest 
• Valid driver's license 

Ideal Backgrounds

We welcome candidates who have served as: 

• Project Engineer 
• Senior Field Engineer 
• Construction Engineer 
• General Foreman 
• Superintendent 
• Construction Manager 
• Owner's Representative 
• Utility Construction Coordinator 
• Commissioning Lead 
• Substation Supervisor 
• Transmission Construction Supervisor 

Experience supporting utilities, EPC firms, engineering consultancies, or major electrical contractors is highly preferred. 

Travel Benefits

Brooksource provides field support for consultants working throughout the project territory: 

• IRS mileage reimbursement at $0.75 per mile 
• Hotel accommodations fully reimbursed during project site travel 
• Meals reimbursed within approved per diem guidelines 
• Hybrid work environment based in Maple Grove, MN 
• Field travel considered part of office attendance expectations 

About Us:

At Brooksource, relationships are the foundation of everything we do. Since 2000, we’ve built lasting partnerships with clients, consultants, and internal teams to deliver an exceptional experience across every engagement. As a trusted IT and Engineering services provider, Brooksource supports Fortune 500 organizations through Experience-Driven Staffing, Professional Services, and Elevate, our proprietary Workforce Transformation program. Whether you're hiring for software development, cloud computing, cybersecurity, data analytics, or enterprise IT, our customized staffing solutions are designed to align with your company’s unique goals, culture, and technology stack. We offer flexible hiring models, including contract, contract-to-hire, and direct placement to meet your evolving business needs. 

We are a certified partner of leading platforms, including Salesforce, AWS, Microsoft, and Google Cloud, enabling us to deliver scalable, end-to-end technology solutions. With a growing national footprint, Brooksource is redefining expectations in IT consulting, engineering services, and technology workforce solutions.

EEO Statement:

Brooksource is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

Benefits & Perks

Benefits & Perks: Brooksource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc. 

Pay Disclaimer: 

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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