Substation Engineer III

Electric Power Engineers

$90K — $120K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Austin, TX
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 6+ years in utilities or renewable energy
  • Strong understanding of power systems, utility infrastructure, and renewable energy technologies
  • Experience in developing and reviewing detailed high voltage substation designs
  • US resident with a Professional Engineering (PE) license (preferred but not essential)
  • Proficient with industry-standard analytical tools and software
  • Familiar with industrial standards, codes, and construction practices
  • Customer-focused with attention to detail and adaptability
  • Proactive in learning new technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct detailed electrical design for generation, transmission, and distribution including substations for various energy sources
  • Review substation and collection system designs
  • Manage the EPC RFP process and equipment specifications
  • Outline design concepts and oversee detailed designs including layouts and schematics
  • Draft technical specifications for electrical components
  • Evaluate vendor proposals, specifications, and drawings
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and perform independent design tasks
  • Ensure project completion on time while meeting quality and budget goals.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with 100% premium coverage
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays
  • MyShare Employee Ownership Program
  • Collaboration with industry leaders
  • 401K with up to 4% match, fully vested from day one.
Full Job Description
Overview

We are looking to hire an Electrical Engineer for our Engineering line of business, working on detailed substation design projects. EPE is seeking an experienced Engineer for detailed design engineering on utility-scale and distributed energy projects across our growing portfolio, including solar PV, BESS, wind, hybrid power, microgrids, and EV/data center infrastructure. This position offers the opportunity to work in a project team environment with other engineers and designers involved in the design, modification, and analysis of electrical systems

Responsibilities

Howyou can make an impact:

  • Experience with different aspects of detailed electrical design related to generation, transmission, and distribution, including substations for solar, wind, and battery energy storage systems, their integration into the electrical grid, underground distribution systems, industrial electrical plant applications, and communications technologies.
  • Experience with substation and collection system design reviews
  • Experience with the EPC RFP process and equipment specifications
  • Outlining the initial design concepts for substations and overseeing the review or creation of detailed designs, which cover layouts, elevations, single-line diagrams, ground grid design, lightning protection, both DC and AC control schematics, wiring connections, cable schedules, and the organization of raceways, such as cable trays, duct banks, and trenches, alongside a comprehensive bill of materials.
  • Crafting technical specifications for key electrical components to meet customer needs and adhere to the most recent and relevant standards.
  • Evaluating proposals, specifications, and drawings from vendors.
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including civil, structural, transmission and system studies; perform a range of design development, analysis, or review tasks independently
  • Making sure to complete assigned projects on time while adhering to project quality and budget objectives.

Qualifications

Bring your passion, here's whats needed:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline, with a minimum of six years of experience in electrical engineering within utilities, energy systems, or renewable energy sectors
  • Strong knowledge of power systems, grid operations, and utility infrastructure; experience with renewable energy systems including solar PV, wind, and battery storage.
  • Possess experience in developing, designing, and checking detailed design drawings and documents for high voltage substations.
  • Based in the US with a Professional Engineering (PE) license (PE license is an asset but not required)
  • Demonstrated expertise in a detailed understanding of the analytical tools/software used in the industry.
  • Knowledgeable in industrial standards, codes, and construction practices
  • Strong customer focus, both internal and external.
  • Demonstrate attention to detail and be comfortable outside of one's comfort zone.
  • Proactive in learning new technology and engineering knowledge.

Lead the Change!

Be a part of an innovative team shaping the grid of the future through advanced energy intelligence. For more than half a century, Electric Power Engineers (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe, providing consulting expertise and energy intelligence software solutions for complex engineering and grid modeling challenges. As leaders in the renewables space, we are focused on building a modern, secure, and resilient grid. Join us in making an impact on the communities we serve and the environment in which we live. Together we can transform the future of energy.

How we support you:

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage foryou
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays
  • MyShare Employee Ownership Program
  • Work with industry leaders
  • 401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)

Location: This position will be remote US

Travel: Occasional travel may be needed (10% or less)

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