Ferrovial Webber Energy - Substation Engineer

Ferrovial•The Woodlands, TX

23d

About The Position

Ferrovial Webber Energy is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Substation Engineer to support Renewables projects on the EPC side. The Substation Engineer develops and reviews utility or consultant provided substation drawings, including General Arrangements, Elevations, Cable and Conduit Plans, Grounding Plans, AC/DC Schematics, panel elevations, electrical equipment enclosure plans, wiring diagrams, specifications, and reports to ensure that they are complete, accurate, and in accordance with sound engineering practices and client standards. The Substation Engineer acts as a technical lead and applies standard engineering techniques and procedures on moderately complex projects. This role supports the full project lifecycle—from conceptual design through commissioning—ensuring compliance with utility standards, industry codes, and project requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering required. ABET accredited program or equivalent required
5-6 years of engineering experience required
Experience with renewable energy interconnections (solar, wind, BESS).
Knowledge of ISO/RTO interconnection processes (ERCOT, PJM, SPP, etc.)
Prior experience working with physical design or protection and control design of electrical power substations required
Ability to perform AC & DC substation studies
Knowledge of National Electric Code (NEC)
Proven experience in Microsoft Software Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point)
Up to 15% travel may be required
Valid driver’s license required
Must have permanent authorization to work in US

Nice To Haves

Experience using ground grid modeling software a plus
Knowledge of substation protection and control schemes a plus
Knowledge of basic relay settings a plus
Knowledge of National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) a plus
Knowledge of Rural Utilities Service (RUS) design guide a plus

Responsibilities

Thoroughly analyze the specifications, scope of work, drawings, other request for proposal (RFP) documents and develop a complete understanding of the RFP requirements.
Makes design recommendations, adaptations and modifications for renewable substations.
Manage third party electrical partners in development of electrical drawings and designs.
Review drawings and electrical studies and ensure the correct application of the electrical code.
Involved in the resolution of design problems, which may include performing field investigation or observation, detailed design work and detailed quality control (QC) review of design calculations.
Coordinates specific design aspects of a project requiring the ability to plan, schedule, conduct, and communicate work with team members.
Coordinate with suppliers and subcontractors and reviews quotations.
Provide technical support during interconnection.
Interpret utility standards and ensure project designs adhere to grid codes and interconnect agreements.
Develop technical specifications and scopes of work for engineering firms, suppliers, and subcontractors.
Provide technical guidance to other engineers and feedback on electrical scope and pricing.