Substation Protection & Controls Designer
About The Position
ENERCON's Substation Group is at the forefront of the energy transition, tackling real-world challenges as the grid evolves. With the rapid growth of smart home technology, electric vehicles, battery energy storage, and renewable energy sources, we’re facing a new era of power systems—one defined by multi-directional power flows, advanced data acquisition, and dynamic load management. Join us as we help redefine how energy is delivered, managed, and sustained for generations to come. Due to continued growth, our Power Delivery group is seeking a Substation Designer – Protection & Controls in one of the following office locations: Dallas, TX, Houston, TX, Orlando, FL, Tampa, FL, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, Overland Park, KS, Kennesaw, GA, or Remote.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in Substation designing, with a primary focus on executing protection and control projects
- Familiarity with relay protection schemes
- Experience with MicroStation and AutoCAD
- Willingness to enter energized electric substations with proper training and PPE
- Must be self-driven in time management to meet deadlines and provide accurate deliverables, with the ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders
- Must be proficient with typical office software including Microsoft Windows and Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Willingness to travel for client site visits and project meetings
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in electric utility industry, preferably in fast-paced consulting environment
- 500kV substation design experience
Responsibilities
- Develop electric substation drawings, including schematics, wiring diagrams, control panel layouts, and control building layouts.
- Perform substation design calculations and analysis such as voltage drop and conduit fill.
- Work closely with peers to ensure accurate and on-time delivery of electrical design that meets client and industry standards, specifications, and good engineering practices.
- Providing on-site technical support for select ENERCON clients during construction and commissioning as required.
Benefits
- Rewarding careers in a culture built on excellence, innovation, and growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
