Senior Electrical Engineer - Substation

SolveNow Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SolveNow Inc. in Austin seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer - Substation to lead electrical design from concept through final design, and to develop specifications, data sheets, RFQs, and bid evaluations for electrical equipment and packaged systems.

You will review vendor drawings, coordinate with suppliers and internal teams, support project schedules and budgets, mentor junior engineers, ensure QA/QC, travel as needed, and contribute to business development.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering degree with 7+ years experience
• FE certification and EPC project experience preferred
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with 6+ years experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design from concept to final design for substations
• Develop specs, data sheets, RFQs, and bid evaluations
• Review vendor drawings and coordinate with suppliers and internal teams
• Support project schedules, budgets, staffing plans, and construction strategies
• Oversee QA/QC reviews of engineering deliverables
• Travel to project sites as needed

Skills

Electrical design

Project leadership

Vendor coordination

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited EE degree

FE certification

MS in Electrical Engineering

Job description

About the job Senior Electrical Engineer - Substation

Responsibilities

Lead electrical design efforts from initial concepts through final design, ensuring all project requirements and expectations are met.

Develop specifications, data sheets, RFQs, technical bid evaluations, and purchasing recommendations for electrical equipment and packaged systems.

Review vendor drawings; coordinate technical information with suppliers, internal project teams, designers, and detailers.

Support the creation of project schedules, scopes, budgets, staffing plans, and construction strategies; manage change orders effectively.

Apply advanced knowledge of electrical engineering principles, codes, standards, and industry practices.

Devise creative solutions to complex design challenges and non-standard project requirements.

Perform quality reviews of production drawings and project documentation across multiple CAD platforms.

Oversee construction administration activities, including coordination with field teams, resolving installation issues, performing calculations, conducting site inspections, and supporting electrical system testing.

Lead field investigations, measurements, and evaluations for both public and private sector clients.

Prepare and deliver technical reports for clients and professional publications.

Maintain strong client and contractor relationships while identifying new business opportunities and supporting customer satisfaction goals.

Contribute to business development efforts, including identifying strategic pursuits.

Lead the preparation of cost proposals and qualification packages to meet financial objectives.

Present project budgets, cost estimates, and performance updates.

Mentor and guide junior engineers, providing leadership within the electrical engineering discipline.

Ensure adherence to QA/QC processes.

Maintain effective communication with other engineering disciplines throughout project execution.

Comply with all safety policies and site-specific requirements.

Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or a related ABET-accredited discipline with at least 7 years of electrical engineering experience; EPC experience preferred.
• Bachelors degree in Electrical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program, FE certification, and 7 years of electrical engineering experience; EPC experience preferred.
• Masters degree in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 6 years of experience; EPC experience preferred.

Advanced expertise in standard engineering methods and procedures; strong understanding of electrical equipment design, ANSI standards, and IEEE standards.

Proficient with Microsoft Office and other relevant software.

Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

Experience leading electrical design on large projects and delegating tasks within a team.

Ability to drive project execution and troubleshoot interdisciplinary issues.

Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills; able to work systematically in quantitative problem-solving environments.

Excellent attention to detail along with strong skills in teamwork, coordination, organization, and problem-solving.

Ability to perform detailed QA reviews of engineering deliverables.

Willingness to travel.

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.