Senior Substation Engineer - Physical Design

Stanley Consultants • Austin, TX

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

Stanley Consultants is seeking a Senior Substation Physical Design Engineer with a strong background in high-voltage substation design. The role involves designing substations up to 500 kV, modeling and analyzing electrical systems, preparing equipment and system specifications and reports, applying codes and standards, and performing or reviewing design calculations.

The engineer will lead design efforts and carry out work with minimal supervision across multiple projects. The position requires determining client requirements, coordinating technical efforts within and across disciplines, and managing design budgets and schedules. Duties also include site visits, procurement and construction support, equipment and design reviews, and mentoring less experienced staff. Occasional overnight travel may be required for client meetings or site visits.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET-accredited university.
• At least 10 years of substation physical design experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any length of time.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required; must be able to obtain a Texas PE license within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working directly with clients and supporting marketing proposals or 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 the discipline and with other disciplines.
• Manage design budgets and schedules.
• Develop detailed physical designs for high-voltage substations, including single-line diagrams, general arrangements, elevations, section views, assembly and installation details, bills of materials, bid units, and material counts.
• Perform site visits for data gathering and as-built documentation.
• Write material procurement and construction specifications and evaluate contractor bids.
• Participate in factory acceptance and witness testing, and review shop drawings for specification and design conformance.
• Review client equipment and design specifications and confirm conformance with industry standards and best practices.
• Perform calculations such as equipment and conductor sizing, rigid bus strength, insulation coordination, grounding, and lightning protection.
• Prepare engineering fee estimates.
• Provide field support during construction and commissioning.
• Mentor and teach less experienced engineers and design staff.
• Design substation physical layouts up to 500 kV, model and analyze electrical systems, prepare specifications and reports, apply codes and standards, and perform or review design calculations.

Benefits

• Flexible work options.
• Competitive pay.
• Paid holidays, paid time off, parental leave, and professional development leave.
• Comprehensive insurance package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, Doctor On Demand, wellness reimbursement, and mental health resources.
• Life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, and identity theft protection.
• Tuition assistance and professional society membership.
• Company stock ownership, a 401(k) match, incentive compensation, and profit-sharing contributions to retirement 401(k) plans.
• Member ownership and opportunities for professional growth.

What This Job Offers

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