
Lead Mechanical Substation Engineer
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Job overview
Paradigm Power Delivery is seeking a lead designer to shape the design and execution of power delivery projects. The role leads a design team, develops engineering solutions, and ensures designs meet regulatory and client-specific requirements. It focuses on substation infrastructure and equipment, coordinating with project and construction teams, reviewing design deliverables, supporting clients, and mentoring designers and engineers.
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Full job description
At Paradigm Power Delivery, Inc., a Babcock Power company, we are dedicated to building electrical substations and constructing or repairing electrical power lines with a commitment to quality, efficiency, and safety in our work environment. Our mission is to deliver exceptional service to our customers while providing our employees with meaningful and fulfilling careers.
Why Paradigm?
Joining Paradigm Power Delivery means becoming part of a fast-growing industry where you will collaborate with top leaders to innovate and enhance our power delivery solutions. This is your chance to make a significant impact in your career.
The Lead Designer will play a critical role in shaping the design and execution of power delivery projects. You will be responsible for leading the design team, developing innovative engineering solutions, and ensuring that all designs meet both regulatory and client-specific requirements.
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Lead the physical design of substation and power delivery infrastructure, ensuring adherence to quality, safety, and compliance standards.
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Oversee the sizing, technical specification, bidding, and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) for heavy mechanical and electrical equipment like large power transformers and switchgear.
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Support the layout and design of steel structures, equipment supports, foundations, and bus sizing for structural and ampacity requirements in air-insulated (AIS) or gas-insulated (GIS) substations.
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Collaborate with project managers and construction teams to ensure designs are accurately translated into the field.
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Review and approve design drawings, specifications, and calculations associated with power delivery projects.
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Mentor junior designers and engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative team culture.
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Engage with clients to understand their needs and provide technical support during project development.
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Stay current on industry trends and advancements, integrating best practices into design processes.
Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, with a Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
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A minimum of 5 years of experience in substation engineering.
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Proficient in engineering design software and tools, with strong analytical and technical skills.
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Thorough understanding of electrical codes, standards, and regulations that apply to power delivery systems.
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Demonstrated leadership capabilities in project management and team collaboration.
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Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey technical details to non-technical stakeholders.
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Strong organizational and time management skills, capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously.
Benefits
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Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
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Wellness Programs and Awards
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Gym Reimbursement and Weight Loss Benefit
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Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
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Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
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Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Holidays)
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Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
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Short Term & Long Term Disability
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Training & Development
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Employee Assistance Program
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Flexible Spending Accounts
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Honorarium Bonuses
How this job compares
Set against the 7,498 open Mechanical Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Kansas median$125–170K/yr40 salary ranges
- US median$44–55/hr387 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 83 open Mechanical Engineer jobs in Kansas and 7,498 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Kansas
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Mechanical Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (6,189 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 5,295 of the 7,498 open Mechanical Engineer jobs (71%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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