Electrical Engineer II, Substation Design | Medium and High Voltage Power System

Tappwfs; Texas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental & Vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401k match

FSAs

Job summary

Tappwfs is seeking an Electrical Engineer II specializing in Substation Design to help deliver MV/HV power systems for diverse clients. Onsite in Houston, you will lead drawings, specify transformers, breakers, switchgear and run essential power system studies.

You will mentor designers and drafters, own project delivery, and communicate with clients and suppliers to ensure safe, reliable substations across utilities, renewables, industrial and petrochemical sectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• Two to six years of electrical engineering experience.
• Electrical substation experience (required).
• Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
• Working knowledge of ANSI, IEEE, NEMA, NEC, NESC and related industry standards.
• A practical grasp of constructability, field concepts, practices and procedures.
• An NCEES record is a plus.
• Participation in professional societies, particularly IEEE, is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complete substation design packages, including bills of material, specifications and design drawings, under the guidance of a Senior Engineer.
• Specify major equipment such as generators, transformers, circuit breakers and switchgear that performs as intended in the field.
• Lead the production of one-line diagrams, protection and control schematics, interconnection drawings, equipment arrangements, section views, grounding, conduit and cable tray plans and installation details.
• Run power flow, short-circuit, device evaluation, coordination, static and dynamic motor starting, harmonic, ground grid and arc-flash studies that shape safe, reliable designs.
• Raise the quality of every package by reviewing specified equipment and design deliverables before they leave the team.
• Develop the designers and drafters around you through clear technical guidance.
• Act as a trusted company representative with clients, suppliers and coworkers, and take ownership of each project you touch.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Substation experience

FE exam

IEEE standards

Attention to detail

Client communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Job description

Electrical Engineer II, Substation Design | Medium and High Voltage Power System

Design MV/HV substations for an engineering-led power firm that also builds, tests and maintains what you design. Onsite in Houston.

Electrical Engineer II, Substation Design | Medium and High Voltage Power Systems | Houston, TX

This role may also be known as:

• Substation Design Engineer
• Power Systems Engineer
• Substation Electrical Engineer
• Electrical Engineer, Power Delivery

Most engineers never find out what happens to their drawings after they leave the desk. Here, you will. This is an engineering-led power systems firm that designs, installs, tests and maintains medium and high voltage infrastructure in house, so the substations you design are the substations your colleagues build and energize.

As an Electrical Engineer II, you will sit at the center of that work. You will specify the transformers, breakers and switchgear, lead the drawing packages, guide the designers and drafters, and run the studies that prove the design is safe and sound. It is the kind of role that turns a solid early-career engineer into a well-rounded power systems professional.

The work spans utility, renewable energy, battery storage, industrial, petrochemical and other critical infrastructure clients, locally, nationally and internationally. Few roles at this level offer that much variety.

Why This Opportunity Is Different

Full lifecycle exposure: design, installation, testing and maintenance all live under one roof, so you learn how design decisions play out in the field.

Real ownership with real support: you design under a Senior Engineer, yet you are expected to own your projects and represent the company with clients and suppliers.

Breadth of technical work: equipment specification, electrical and physical design, and a complete range of power system studies, not just one narrow slice.

Project variety: substations for utilities, renewables, battery storage, industrial and petrochemical facilities keep the work fresh and your skills marketable.

A culture that backs you: a supportive, high-performance environment where engineers are valued and empowered.

What You'll Be Doing

• Deliver complete substation design packages, including bills of material, specifications and design drawings, under the guidance of a Senior Engineer.
• Specify major equipment such as generators, transformers, circuit breakers and switchgear that performs as intended in the field.
• Lead the production of one-line diagrams, protection and control schematics, interconnection drawings, equipment arrangements, section views, grounding, conduit and cable tray plans and installation details.
• Run power flow, short-circuit, device evaluation, coordination, static and dynamic motor starting, harmonic, ground grid and arc-flash studies that shape safe, reliable designs.
• Raise the quality of every package by reviewing specified equipment and design deliverables before they leave the team.
• Develop the designers and drafters around you through clear technical guidance.
• Act as a trusted company representative with clients, suppliers and coworkers, and take ownership of each project you touch.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• Two to six years of electrical engineering experience.
• Electrical substation experience (required).
• Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
• Working knowledge of ANSI, IEEE, NEMA, NEC, NESC and related industry standards.
• A practical grasp of constructability, field concepts, practices and procedures.
• An NCEES record is a plus.
• Participation in professional societies, particularly IEEE, is a plus.
• Ownership, attention to detail and the confidence to communicate clearly with clients, suppliers and your team.

Compensation & Work Model

Compensation is competitive and will be discussed during the screening process.

Total Rewards include two medical plan options, dental and vision coverage, company-paid short-term and long-term disability, company-paid basic life insurance for employees and dependents, a 401(k) with company match, and flexible spending accounts.

Work model: Onsite.

Location & Travel

This role is based onsite in Houston, Texas.

Any travel requirements will be discussed during the screening process.