Substation Project Engineer

Substation Project Engineer

Location

Ft Worth

Secondary Locations

Job Code

18658

# of openings

1

Substation Project Engineer

Job Summary

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is seeking a motivated and experienced Electrical Engineer to join our Power Delivery Substation Department in our Fort Worth, Texas office. As a key contributor, you will play a significant role in supporting complex substation design projects, managing project execution, and mentoring junior staff. This position offers the opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and make a significant impact on our team and our projects. A hybrid or in-office work setup is preferred to foster collaboration and mentorship, but remote work will be considered for candidates with proven experience.

Responsibilities

The Substation Project Engineer is responsible for supporting the Area Lead/Department Manager (AL/DM) in achieving department goals, maintaining our high-quality standards, and strengthening client relationships.

Project Management & Client Relations

Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and quality for assigned projects

Support AL/DM with the management of relationships with alliance clients

Perform QA/QC for deliverables to clients

Support project reporting and proposal development

Contribute to substation equipment specifications

Occasional travel and site visits

Technical Design & Execution

Perform and direct others in the detailed design of medium to extra-high-voltage substations, including:

One-line, schematic, and wiring diagrams

SCADA and Communications

Station physical layouts, sections/elevations, and control enclosure details

Cable and conduit plans and details

Ground grid, foundation, and structural plans and details

Lightning protection and yard lighting plans

Bills of Materials

Perform substation studies and calculations (e.g., AC, DC, Lightning Analysis, Voltage Drop)

Specify and select substation equipment

Provide construction support and inter-disciplinary coordination

Team Support & Mentorship

Support the mentorship and training of other team members

Shall understand and adhere to client standards and processes while working individually or within a team

Demonstrate the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, tracking and organizing many tasks of varying importance and size

Required Education/Experience

BSEE (BS Electrical Engineering) or BSEET (BS Electrical Engineering Technology) degree from an accredited university

7+ years of experience in substation design

Experience in 15kV through 230kV substation design and IEEE/ANSI standards

Experience filling the role of electrical engineer for several substation projects occurring concurrently

Proven ability and desire to mentor and help others

Strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills in order to work effectively with internal team members and external client personnel

Legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship

Desired Education/Experience

10+ years of experience in substation design

Professional Engineering license (PE)

Experience in 230kV through 765kV substation design and IEEE/ANSI standards

Experience managing people on a multi-disciplinary project team

Experience with MicroStation (V8 or newer), AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, or Inventor

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, POWER and WSP's 73,900 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you'll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world's most challenging projects.

At POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.

Our compensation package includes competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefit package:

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid Holidays

Vacation/Paid Sick Leave

Voluntary Life Insurance

401K

Telehealth Benefit covers all providers

Maternity and Paternity Leave

New Dads and Moms Benefit program

Fertility Benefits

Gender affirming care

We are a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!

Salary DOE

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities

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