Senior Electrical Engineer HV/MV

About the role

This is a full-time exempt (40+ hours/week), hybrid role located in Austin, TX; San Francisco, CA; New York, NY; or Seattle, WA.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, review, and approval of High Voltage (HV) and Medium Voltage (MV) electrical systems, including substations, utility interconnections, transformers, feeders, and distribution infrastructure
• Evaluate utility interconnection opportunities and develop technical solutions that support facility growth and operational reliability
• Manage grid interconnection processes and coordinate technical submissions with utilities, ISO/RTO organizations, and regulatory agencies
• Review electrical designs, one-line diagrams, protection schemes, and substation layouts to ensure compliance with project requirements and industry standards
• Provide technical guidance during power procurement and utility service negotiations, including evaluation of capacity, reliability, redundancy, power factor, and curtailment considerations
• Assess operational and technical risks associated with utility service agreements and recommend mitigation strategies
• Troubleshoot HV/MV distribution issues, perform root cause analyses, and develop corrective action plans
• Support construction, commissioning, startup, and turnover activities for substations and electrical infrastructure projects
• Develop upgrade strategies for existing facilities to improve capacity, resiliency, and efficiency
• Conduct engineering audits focused on HV/MV infrastructure performance and operational readiness
• Interface with utilities, EPC firms, consultants, equipment manufacturers, and internal stakeholders throughout project execution
• Manage multiple concurrent electrical infrastructure projects across various regions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent combination of education and applicable industry experience
• 7+ years of experience in HV/MV power systems, utility infrastructure, substations, or mission-critical electrical environments
• Strong understanding of utility interconnections, substations, and electrical distribution systems
• Experience managing engineering consultants, contractors, and complex infrastructure projects
• Ability to evaluate technical alternatives and make informed engineering recommendations in ambiguous environments
• Experience troubleshooting complex electrical power distribution systems
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with utilities, contractors, consultants, and project stakeholders
• Ability and willingness to spend time in the field supporting active projects and operational facilities
• Experience designing, reviewing, or overseeing utility-scale substations ranging from 13.8 kV to 230 kV
• Knowledge of protective relaying, protection and control systems, SCADA integration, and substation automation
• Experience supporting utility service agreements, power procurement efforts, or power purchase agreement (PPA) negotiations
• Strong knowledge of IEEE, IEC, NEC, NESC, and regional utility standards
• Experience reviewing:
• Single-line diagrams (SLDs)
• Protection and control schematics
• Congstruction drawings
• Equipment submittals

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

Skills

• Experience supporting mission-critical facilities with redundant electrical distribution architectures
• Familiarity with:
• Transformers
• UPS systems
• Diesel generators
• Static Transfer Switches (STS)
• MV/LV switchgear
• EPMS, SCADA, and BMS platforms

Benefits

• Medical Coverage: Two United Healthcare plans (PPO and HDHP with HSA), with employer contributions toward premiums; coverage begins the 1st of the month after 60 days of employment
• Dental & Vision: United Healthcare dental with 100% preventive care coverage and vision benefits for exams, frames, lenses, or contacts
• Wellbeing Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential counseling plus additional wellness and care navigation resources
• Retaily & Savings: 401(k) eligible after 30 days with automatic 6% enrollment (opt-out available), 1% annual increases up to 10%, plus HSA with up to $480 employer contribution
• Voluntary Benefits: Employee-paid accident insurance and critical illness coverage for major health events

Pay

The pay for this W-2 position ranges from $96.15 – $120.19 per hour