Substation Engineer

Energy Vault; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a Substation Design Engineer skilled in electrical systems design. In this role, you will leverage your experience to produce precise design documents and conduct vital engineering analyses. Additionally, you’ll work closely with project teams and ensure adherence to industry standards, all while contributing to critical energy projects.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of substation design experience.
• Familiar with protective relays and metering in utility substations.
• Relay coordination experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive design documents and drawings.
• Conduct engineering support activities like relay burden analysis and load flow studies.
• Review project schedules and coordinate to maintain timelines.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

AC/DC fundamentals

Three-phase power systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Standard office software

Job description

Details:

PTS is looking for a substation design engineer to join a leading EPC. In this role you will utilize knowledge of 34.5kV to 500kV to support physical, as well as protection and control practices.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• May be required to perform a range of functions as needed to support project and team objectives.
• Collaborate within a project team to develop comprehensive design documents and drawings, including wiring diagrams from schematics, bills of materials, and field mark-ups for as-built drawings, with minimal supervision.
• Conduct engineering support activities such as relay burden analysis, lighting calculations, load flow studies, and short circuit calculations independently or with limited oversight.
• Utilize engineering application software to perform technical tasks including ground grid design, relay coordination, transformer sizing, and electrical system studies (load flow and short circuit) with minimal supervision.
• Review project schedules and coordinate with project engineers to maintain project timelines and deliverables.
• Interpret and apply relevant engineering standards such as NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE, and ANSI to all design and engineering work.
• Utilize and maintain accuracy within the document management system to support project documentation and version control.
• Adhere to and implement corporate engineering standards and best practices throughout project execution.
• Provide oversight and supervision for specific project activities as assigned.
• Maintain clear communication and coordination with project engineers, client representatives, and other stakeholders as required.
• Visit job sites to gain practical, hands-on experience and further training in substation construction and design practices.
• Accept personal accountability for the accuracy, quality, and completeness of assigned work.
• Proactively identify potential project-related issues and communicate them, along with recommended solutions, to the appropriate personnel.
• Travel as needed for project assignments, including occasional short-term out-of-town trips.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to support project and departmental needs.

Minimum Qualifications / Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field from an accredited institution.
• 3+ years of substation design experience.
• Familiarity with protective relays and metering equipment in utility substations (138kV and above).
• Experience developing relay protection schematics, control systems, connection diagrams, and cabling layouts.
• Strong knowledge of AC/DC fundamentals, three-phase power systems, per-unit calculations, and symmetrical components.
• Understanding of substation components, their functions, and applicable design documents.
• Working knowledge of NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE, and ANSI standards.
• Proficient with standard office software (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Relay coordination experience a plus.

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