Senior Substation Engineer

Electric Power Engineers • Austin, TX

1d • Remote

About The Position

Electric Power Engineers (EPE) is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer for detailed substation design engineering on utility-scale and distributed energy projects. The role supports a growing portfolio of solar PV, battery energy storage, wind, hybrid power, microgrid, and EV/data center infrastructure projects. The engineer works in project teams with engineers and designers to design, modify, and analyze electrical systems.

The position focuses on detailed electrical design for generation, transmission, and distribution systems, including substations and collection systems, and calls for coordination with multidisciplinary teams. It is remote within the US, with occasional travel of 10% or less.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least six years of electrical engineering experience in utilities, energy systems, or renewable energy.
• Strong knowledge of power systems, grid operations, and utility infrastructure.
• Experience with renewable energy systems, including solar PV, wind, and battery storage.
• Experience developing, designing, and checking detailed design drawings and documents for high-voltage substations.
• Based in the US and holds a Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Demonstrated expertise and detailed understanding of analytical tools and software used in the industry.
• Knowledge of industrial standards, codes, and construction practices.
• Strong customer focus, both internal and external.
• Attention to detail and comfort working outside one's comfort zone.
• Proactive approach to learning new technology and engineering knowledge.
• Experience responsibly leveraging AI and automation tools to improve quality, productivity, and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Support detailed electrical design for generation, transmission, and distribution projects, including substations for solar, wind, and battery energy storage systems, grid integration, underground distribution, industrial electrical plants, and communications technologies.
• Review substation and collection system designs.
• Participate in EPC request-for-proposal processes and develop equipment specifications.
• Establish initial substation design concepts and oversee review or development of detailed designs, including layouts, elevations, single-line diagrams, ground grid design, lightning protection, AC and DC control schematics, wiring connections, cable schedules, raceway organization, and bills of materials.
• Develop technical specifications for electrical components that meet customer requirements and applicable standards.
• Evaluate vendor proposals, specifications, and drawings.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, transmission, and system studies teams, and independently perform design development, analysis, and review tasks.
• Complete assigned projects on time while meeting project quality and budget objectives.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with 100% premium coverage for the employee.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• MyShare Employee Ownership Program.
• Opportunity to work with industry leaders.
• 401(k) with up to a 4% company match, 100% vested from day one.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior