Principal Substation Physical Engineer / Technical Designer

Stanley Consultants•Austin, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Stanley Consultants is seeking a Principal Substation Physical Engineer with substantial experience in high-voltage substation design. The role leads design efforts and performs design work with minimal supervision across multiple projects. Technical work may include physical substation design, electrical-system modeling and analysis, equipment and system specifications, report preparation, applying codes and standards, and performing or reviewing design calculations. The position requires determining client requirements, coordinating technical efforts within and across disciplines, and managing design budgets and schedules. The role covers detailed physical design for high-voltage substations up to 345 kV, including diagrams, arrangements, elevations, sections, installation details, bills of materials, procurement and construction specifications, and bid evaluations. Additional work includes site visits, reviewing shop drawings, conducting calculations, preparing engineering fee estimates, and providing construction field support. The engineer also mentors and teaches less experienced engineers and design staff. Occasional overnight travel may be required for client meetings or site visits. The position is hybrid and may be based at any office location.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET-accredited university.
15 or more years of substation physical design experience.
Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any length of time.

Nice To Haves

Experience working directly with clients.
Experience supporting marketing proposals and efforts.
Experience managing a design budget and schedule.

Responsibilities

Lead design efforts and perform design duties with minimal supervision on multiple projects.
Determine client requirements and coordinate technical efforts within discipline areas and with other disciplines.
Manage design budgets and schedules.
Perform detailed physical design for high-voltage substations up to 345 kV.
Generate single-line diagrams and general arrangements.
Prepare detailed elevations, section views, assembly details, and installation details.
Prepare detailed bills of materials, bid units, and material counts.
Perform site visits for data gathering.
Write material procurement and construction specifications and evaluate contractor bids.
Review shop drawings.
Research equipment and client standards.
Perform calculations such as equipment and conductor sizing, grounding, and lightning protection.
Generate engineering fee estimates.
Provide field support during construction.
Mentor and teach less experienced engineers and design staff.
Perform computer modeling and analysis of electrical systems, prepare reports, apply codes and standards, and perform or review design calculations.