Senior Substation Design Lead – Transmission & Distribution

SolveNow Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SolveNow Inc. is seeking a Senior Substation Engineer to lead design and deliverables for high‑voltage substations (13kV–765kV) in transmission and distribution.

You will guide project teams through design and construction, adapting plans to budgets, design factors, and client needs. Responsibilities include developing design packages, performing electrical studies, and ensuring QA/QC compliance while interacting with clients and leading proposals.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree with 7+ years substation project experience; consulting experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead substation projects from concept through completion.
• Develop substation design packages including arrangement, protection and control, grounding, and related studies.
• Lead development of substation calculations (insulation, DC systems, voltage drop, cable sizing, conduit fill).
• Prepare design sketches, cost estimates, equipment specifications, BOM, and other deliverables.
• Apply IEEE, NESC, and other industry standards and procedures.
• Lead field inspections for substation facilities on public and private utility systems.
• Manage project schedule and budget under supervision; ensure QA/QC compliance.
• Develop relationships with clients and prepare proposals with schedules and budgets.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree with 7+ years experience

FE exam completed plus 7+ years experience

Job description

SolveNow Inc. is seeking a Senior Substation Engineer to lead design and deliverables for high‑voltage substations (13kV–765kV) in transmission and distribution.

You will guide project teams through design and construction, adapting plans to budgets, design factors, and client needs. Responsibilities include developing design packages, performing electrical studies, and ensuring QA/QC compliance while interacting with clients and leading proposals.