Substation Engineer

LeoForce; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

LeoForce is seeking a Substation Engineer in Fort Worth, TX, offering design leadership in protection & control for utility substations. You will develop complete packages including one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and SCADA interfaces, collaborating with cross‑functional teams and clients.

Ideal candidates have a BSEE (power systems) with FE license, 3+ years of substation design experience, and a drive for licensure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering with power focus, Master’s acceptable in lieu.
• FE license required; pursuit of PE license encouraged.
• 3+ years in utility substation design packages (one-line, diagrams, schematics).
• Experience with physical substation design."
• International degrees considered
• Commitment to continuing education and licensure.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure design concurrence.
• Develop complete protection & control design packages (one-line, diagrams, wiring, BOM).
• Prepare SCADA design packages with I/O lists and data sheets.
• Provide technical guidance to drafters and junior engineers.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and prospects.
• Present technical solutions clearly to customers.
• Participate in client meetings and site visits.
• Execute assignments independently under supervision.

Skills

Power systems

Electrical design

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree eligible in lieu of Bachelor's

Tools

SCADA design

Job description

Substation Engineer

Fort Worth, TX, US

Job Description

Experience: Mid Level Salary: $90,000 - $170,000 per year

Job Details

Build your future in our Substation Engineering group as a Substation or Senior Substation engineer. In this role, you will be a key contributor in the design and development of utility substation engineering design packages. These packages include one-line and three-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, AC/DC elementary schematics, circuit schedules, logic and operating diagrams, and related deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Substation Physical Engineering, Relay Settings, and other internal teams to ensure alignment and design concurrence
• Develop complete P&C engineering design packages for protective relaying and communications systems, including one-line and three-line diagrams, AC and DC schematics, logic and functional diagrams, panel layouts, control house layouts, wiring and connection diagrams, interconnection diagrams, equipment specifications, and bills of materials
• Prepare SCADA design packages, including input/output lists and point data sheets
• Provide technical guidance and on-the-job training to drafters, engineering technicians, and junior engineers
• Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with current and prospective clients
• Present technical solutions clearly and confidently to customers, addressing questions and concerns in real time
• Participate in client meetings and job site visits to gather or present engineering and design information
• Execute assignments independently, with general direction provided by the Manager of Engineering and/or Lead Engineer for complex or non-routine projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) with a power systems focus; a master’s degree may be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree
• International engineering degrees will be considered
• Minimum of 3 years of experience developing complete utility substation engineering design packages, including AC one-line and three-line diagrams, DC schematics, logic and functional diagrams, panel layouts, interconnection diagrams, equipment specifications, and bills of materials
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) license required, with an interest in pursuing (or existing) Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Experience with physical substation design
• Commitment to continuing education and professional licensure

A bit about us

We provide specialized engineering and design services supporting utility substation and power system infrastructure. Our teams deliver high-quality Protection & Control solutions through strong technical expertise, collaborative project execution, and a commitment to reliability, safety, and precision.

Why join us?

You’ll work on impactful utility substation projects that support grid reliability while gaining hands-on ownership of complete Protection & Control design packages. This role offers strong technical exposure, cross-discipline collaboration, and direct client interaction, giving you visibility into how your work is applied in the field.

We support professional growth through challenging projects, mentorship, and opportunities to advance technical expertise and licensure along with competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both your career and well-being.

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