Substation Design Engineer II – Dallas/Fort Worth

Global Talent Resources, Inc; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Talent Resources, Inc. is seeking a Substation Engineer 2 in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. The role focuses on developing standard substation design packages and providing construction and commissioning support for electric utility projects.

Responsibilities include engineering calculations, coordination with Civil/Structural and Protection & Control teams, equipment specifications, and field support. ABET degree and EIT certification required; 2+ years in substation engineering, with 4

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering from ABET-accredited university.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in substation engineering, design, or operations within the electric utility industry.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Produce standard substation design packages, including one-line and three-line diagrams, layouts, grounding, raceway/cable designs, and equipment specifications.
• Perform engineering calculations, including equipment ratings, thermal and clearance calculations, grounding grid sizing, and short-circuit inputs, with peer review.
• Coordinate with Civil/Structural and Protection & Control teams to integrate designs and eliminate clashes.
• Prepare and review equipment specifications and support bid evaluations and submittal reviews.
• Provide construction support by responding to RFIs, addressing field changes, reviewing redlines, and updating as-built documentation.
• Support commissioning readiness through punch lists, pre-energization checks, and turnover documentation.
• Maintain design records to support compliance evidence and future maintenance needs.
• Identify design improvements and recommend updates to standards and templates.
• Mentor Engineer 1 staff on drafting standards and calculation fundamentals.
• Contribute to long-lead material lists and equipment forecasts.
• Participate in lessons-learned activities and incorporate improvements into future designs.
• Support IT/OT integration efforts for substation systems.

Skills

Substation design

Electrical calculations

Regulatory knowledge

Field support

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification

Experience prerequisite: 2+ years in substation engineering (required)

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

ASPEN

Microsoft 365

Job description

Global Talent Resources, Inc. is seeking a Substation Engineer 2 in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. The role focuses on developing standard substation design packages and providing construction and commissioning support for electric utility projects.

Responsibilities include engineering calculations, coordination with Civil/Structural and Protection & Control teams, equipment specifications, and field support. ABET degree and EIT certification required; 2+ years in substation engineering, with 4