Principal Substation Engineer

Enercon Services, Inc.

Spring (TX)

Hybrid

USD 125,000 - 185,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements
401(k) with employer matching
Tuition reimbursement
Professional Engineer (PE) license support

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Texas is seeking a Principal Substation Engineer to lead design projects and coordinate teams while ensuring adherence to industry standards. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and over 10 years of relevant experience, particularly in substation protection and control. This role offers competitive salary, flexible work arrangements, and full benefits from day one.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years' experience in substation protection and control, physical engineering design.
  • Experience with MicroStation, AutoCAD, and/or Bluebeam.
  • Willingness to travel 10% for project meetings and site visits.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the subject matter expert for substation design projects.
  • Lead substation design projects and coordinate with multiple teams.
  • Perform quality control checks on engineering designs.

Skills

Substation Design Expertise
Project Leadership & Coordination
Protection & Control Engineering
Quality Assurance
Technical Documentation & Specifications
Construction & Commissioning Support

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation
AutoCAD
Bluebeam

Job description

Principal Substation Engineer

Enercon Services, Inc.

Overview

Due to continued growth, our Power Delivery group is seeking Substation Principal Engineers. In this role, you will have the opportunity to participate and contribute toward complex projects in both a design and project leadership capacity, interfacing with our current and future customers directly while working on challenging and exciting low to high voltage substation engineering projects.

Locations
  • Tampa, FL
  • Houston, TX
  • Remote, or other ENERCON office locations will also be considered
  • Orlando, FL
  • Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Responsibilities
  • Substation Design Expertise: Act as the subject matter expert for detailed 4kV -500kV substation design and/or protection control and SCADA design projects. Typical substation design deliverables include one-line drawings, three-line drawings, general arrangement drawings, section and plan views, conduit and cable plan & schedule, grounding plan, foundation plan drawings, Bill of materials and construction aid documentation. Typical substation protection and control engineering projects deliverables include relay one-line drawings, AC and DC schematic drawings, Panel front drawings, Bill of materials, Control house layout, wiring drawings, construction letters. Perform substation design calculations and analysis such as ground grid analysis and design, lightning protection studies, lighting design, rigid bus calculations, AC and DC voltage drop calculations. Perform physical design in MicroStation, AutoCAD or similar CAD tools on an as needed basis.
  • Project Leadership & Coordination: Lead substation design projects on an as needed basis. Coordinate projects with different teams for Protection & Controls, Structural, Civil, Transmission and Design/Drafting teams. Work closely with peers to ensure accurate and on-time delivery of electrical design that will meet client and industry standards and specifications and meet good engineering practices. Produce project cost estimates, schedules, and budgets for projects. Other duties as assigned.
  • Protection & Control Engineering: Review Protection and control relay settings files and work with relay settings engineers to ensure the relay settings are correct.
  • Quality Assurance: Perform quality control checks on substation physical engineering and/or protection and control design project.
  • Technical Documentation & Specifications: Develop technical equipment, construction specifications and work scopes.
  • Construction & Commissioning Support: Provide on-site technical support for select ENERCON clients during construction and commissioning as required.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Civil Engineering with 10 or more years’ experience in substation protection and control and physical engineering design.
  • Experience with MicroStation, AutoCAD and/or Bluebeam.
  • Experience working with WinIGS and CDEGs.
  • P.E license is preferred in this role but not a requirement.
  • Familiarity with NESC, IEEE and other applicable codes and standards.
  • Willingness to enter energized electric substations with proper training and PPE.
  • Ability and willingness to travel 10% of the time. To include travel for project and marketing meetings as well as to clients' construction sites, requiring a valid driver's license, and having access to a car. Most travel is expected to be within driving distance of the ENERCON office at this time.
  • Self-driven in time management to meet deadlines and provide accurate deliverables.
  • Proficient with typical office software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Windows.
Pay Range

USD $125,000.00 - USD $185,000.00 /Yr.

About ENERCON

At Enercon Services, Inc. (ENERCON), we’re driven by our people—and we’re proud to offer rewarding careers in a culture of excellence. We provide a comprehensive benefits package and professional development opportunities that support your long-term growth.

Benefits
  • Enjoy full benefits for you and your dependents starting day one, no waiting period.
  • Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and alternative schedules.
  • 401(k) with employer matching.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license support and incentives.
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Salary Range Information

If a salary range is listed, it reflects the typical range for this full-time position based on the role, level, and location. Individual compensation within the range will be determined by factors such as work location, relevant experience, job-related skills, and education or training.

Eligibility To Work
  • Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the US without requiring current or future sponsorship.
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment and random drug and alcohol screenings, ENERCON and client specific background checks, and annual motor vehicle record (MVR) according to company and client policies.
Equal Opportunity Employer

ENERCON does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Connect with Us

www.ENERCON.com | LinkedIn

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Utilities, Engineering Services, and Design Services

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