Sr. Substation Engineer

Responsibilities

• Define and develop project scope, including major equipment, configurations, and design basis
• Provide technical input to support development of project cost estimates and schedules
• Cookordination with the Engineer of Record (EOR) to guide engineering design and ensure alignment with scope and company standards
• Review engineering deliverables for technical accuracy, constructability, and compliance with company standards
• Support development and refinement of substation configurations, grounding and physical design, and protection and control integration in coordination with SMEs
• Cookordination with the Senior Project Manager to ensure engineering deliverables align with project schedule and scope changes are identified and communicated early
• Support construction execution by responding to RFIs, resolving technical issues, and coordinating with field teams and the Construction Manager
• Maintain visibility into engineering progress, design risks, and constructability considerations
• Cookide standards review and continuous improvement, incorporating lessons learned into design practices
• Support project administration activities, including WBS alignment, purchase requisition (PR) technical input, and equipment/vendor coordination
• Cookoperate with cross-functional teams, including Transmission Line Engineer, Project Controls, Construction, and P&C/technical SMEs

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited institution
• Minimum 7+ years of experience in substation engineering or project execution within electric utilities or EPC firms
• Demonstrated experience supporting design reviews, value engineering, and constructability assessments for substation projects
• Experience supporting development of project scope, schedule, and cost inputs for small- to mid-scale substation projects, or serving as a project lead engineer
• Strong understanding of high-voltage substation design, including physical layouts, equipment selection, grounding systems, and protection and control integration
• Familiarity with applicable industry standards and practices such as IEEE, NESC, NEC, and ANSI
• Experience coordinating and managing external consultants, including Engineer of Record (EOR) and owner’s engineering teams
• Strong ability to review and interpret substation one-lines, protection and control drawings, and physical layout drawings and specifications
• Familiarity with substation physical design tools such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar platforms
• Familiarity with protection and control systems design, relay schemes, and integration with SCADA systems
• Experience reviewing equipment specifications, including breakers, transformers, and major station equipment
• Familiarity with utility standards, engineering governance, and design standard development
• Experience supporting commissioning, energization, and turnover activities
• Experience supporting large capital projects
• Familiarity with CIP or utility compliance environments
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to support multiple projects and workstreams simultaneously
• Demonstrated ability to operate with a high level of ownership, accountability, and initiative
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, cross-functional environment, collaborating across engineering, construction, and support teams
• Experience working within utility environments, including coordination with environmental, permitting, operations, and stakeholder groups

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Experience working within ERCOT or similar utility markets
• Experience identifying and implementing cost and schedule optimization opportunities during design and execution
• Familiarity with vendor engagement and equipment procurement processes, including technical bid evaluations
• Exposure to digital project delivery tools (ProjectWise, or similar platforms)

Skills

• Technical expertise in substation engineering
• Project management and coordination skills
• Communication and collaboration abilities
• Problem-solving and analytical skills

Benefits

• 401K – 12% employer contribution with no vesting period (6% Match and 6% non-matching contribution)
• Highest quality medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Free covered employee parking for Dallas HQ based employees
• Free specialty coffee bar in the Dallas HQ
• Commitment to work/life balance, ongoing professional development opportunities, and exceptional employee experience

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Hybrid work options available for most roles.