Electrical Staff Engineer II

Electric Power Engineers, LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and vision benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Employee ownership (MyShare)

401K with matching

Job summary

Electric Power Engineers, LLC is seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer to support MV/HV substation projects from concept to IFC and as-built stages. You will contribute to design, calculations, and technical reviews for utility-scale and industrial applications in a collaborative team.

The role emphasizes complex electrical design, standards compliance, and documentation, with opportunities to work across P&C, SCADA, and civil teams. Austin-based, on-site position with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and at least three years of related experience.
• Experience preparing or supporting electrical engineering deliverables for utility, industrial, renewable energy, or other power infrastructure projects.
• Understanding of substation electrical equipment, electrical design principles, and engineering documentation.
• Familiarity with substation voltage levels ranging from 4.16 kV through 500 kV or higher.
• Basic knowledge of applicable IEEE, IEC, NESC, NEC, NEMA, NFPA, and relevant utility standards.
• Experience with electrical engineering software and tools such as ETAP, SKM PowerTools, EasyPower, AutoCAD, and applicable grounding analysis software.
• Ability to manage assigned tasks, coordinate with team members, and meet established project deadlines.
• Willingness to learn new engineering tools, standards, and design practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical engineering deliverables for MV and HV substations across utility, renewable energy, BESS, data center, and industrial applications.
• Prepare and update substation design documents including diagrams, layouts, AC/DC power systems, grounding, and cable routing.
• Assist with electrical calculations and studies, such as load, short-circuit, and grounding studies.
• Support design packages from conceptual to IFC and as-built stages.
• Coordinate electrical interfaces with P&C, SCADA, civil, structural, and transmission teams.
• Review documents prepared by EPC contractors, consultants, and vendors.
• Assist in preparing technical specifications and procurement documentation for substation equipment.
• Assist with bid evaluations and vendor comparisons.
• Deliver assignments per scope, schedule, budget, and quality; communicate progress and blockers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

SKM PowerTools

EasyPower

AutoCAD

Grounding analysis software

Job description

Overview

We are designing the grid of the future!

We are seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer to support the engineering, design, technical review, and delivery of medium-voltage (MV) and high-voltage (HV) substation projects. This individual will perform electrical engineering activities for both Owner’s Engineer and design engineering assignments, contributing to projects from conceptual design and engineering development through procurement, construction, commissioning, and project closeout.

Responsibilities

How you can make an impact:

• Develop electrical engineering deliverables for MV and HV substations serving utility, renewable energy, battery energy storage system (BESS), data center, and industrial applications.
• Prepare and update substation electrical design documents, including:
  • Single-line and three-line diagrams.
  • Substation equipment layouts and electrical drawings.
  • AC and DC auxiliary power system designs.
  • Grounding and lightning protection layouts.
  • Cable schedules, cable routing, conduit layouts, and duct bank drawings.
  • Equipment specifications, technical data sheets, and bills of materials.
  • Equipment ratings, sizing calculations, and supporting engineering calculations.
  • Control and protection interface documentation.
• Assist with electrical calculations and studies, including load calculations, short-circuit assessments, equipment duty evaluations, and grounding studies.
• Support the development of design packages at conceptual, preliminary, 30%, 60%, 90%, issued-for-construction (IFC), and as-built stages.
• Coordinate electrical design interfaces with protection and control (P&C), SCADA, civil, structural, and transmission line engineering teams.
• Support Owner’s Engineer assignments by reviewing engineering documents prepared by EPC contractors, engineering consultants, and equipment vendors.
• Assist in preparing technical specifications, equipment data sheets, and procurement documentation for substation electrical equipment.
• Assist with technical bid evaluations and comparisons of equipment specifications and vendor proposals.
• Execute assigned electrical engineering activities and deliverables in accordance with project scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements.
• Communicate progress, outstanding tasks, technical questions, and potential schedule impacts to the responsible engineer or project manager.

Qualifications

Bring your passion, here's what’s needed:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, with a minimum of three years of related experience
• Experience preparing or supporting electrical engineering deliverables for utility, industrial, renewable energy, or other power infrastructure projects.
• Understanding of substation electrical equipment, electrical design principles, and engineering documentation.
• Familiarity with substation voltage levels ranging from 4.16 kV through 500 kV or higher
• Basic knowledge of applicable IEEE, IEC, NESC, NEC, NEMA, NFPA, and relevant utility standards.
• Experience with electrical engineering software and tools such as ETAP, SKM PowerTools, EasyPower, AutoCAD, and applicable grounding analysis software.
• Ability to manage assigned tasks, coordinate with team members, and meet established project deadlines.
• Willingness to learn new engineering tools, standards, and design practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

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 located in US

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

EPE is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster, and its supplement are available using the following links:EEOC is the Law Poster