Electrical Engineer IV – Substation

Jobtailor; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Round Rock, TX is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to lead substation design projects and mentor junior staff.

You will perform engineering calculations, review deliverables, and interface with clients, ensuring compliance with IEEE, NEC, and NESC standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• PE license required.
• 8+ years of experience in power delivery (transmission/distribution) or renewable energy.
• Demonstrated experience leading substation design projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and review of equipment layouts, grounding systems, bus configurations, and general arrangement drawings.
• Perform and oversee grounding analysis, cable sizing, voltage drop, fault current, and equipment ratings calculations.
• Lead equipment selection, specification development, and vendor drawing reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

ETAP

CYME

SKM

PSCAD

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and review of deliverables including equipment layouts, grounding systems, bus configurations, conduct and cable schedules, and general arrangement drawings
• Perform and oversee engineering calculations (grounding analysis, cable sizing, voltage drop, fault current, and equipment ratings)
• Lead equipment selection, specification development, and vendor drawing reviews
• Prepare, review, and approve design packages and technical documentation
• Coordinate across multidisciplinary teams including engineering, design, and project management
• Perform and oversee quality control reviews to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance of deliverables
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and budget
• Ensure all designs comply with applicable industry codes and standards (IEEE, NEC, NESC, ANSI)
• Interface directly with clients to support project development, resolve technical issues, and present engineering solutions
• Support proposal development, scope definition, and project planning efforts
• Conduct site visits, field inspections, and provide construction support as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Engineering, or related field
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• 8+ years of experience in power delivery (transmission and distribution systems for utilities or industrial), renewable energy, or power generation
• Demonstrated experience leading substation design projects and mentoring junior staff
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, and electrical analysis software (ETAP, CYME, SKM, PSCAD)
• Strong knowledge of industry codes and standards (IEEE, NESC, NEC, ANSI)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with client-facing experience
• Experience with PVcase, PVCAD a plus
• Knowledge of renewable energy industry relating to utility scale wind and solar projects, such as MV power systems and AC/DC distribution system a plus
• Experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems a plus