Substation Engineer

Bright Minds; Texas; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Bright Minds is hiring Supervising Substation Engineer to lead multidisciplinary teams across Texas, Louisiana, Wisconsin, and Illinois. The role emphasizes high-voltage substation design, project leadership, and coordination with EPC/engineering teams.

The position requires 15+ years in electrical power, a PE license or eligibility, and the ability to travel as needed. Hybrid work is typical, with 1-2 days remote weekly, and the role supports profitable project delivery.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of electrical power industry experience with extensive substation engineering/design
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain the applicable state registration within one year
• Strong high-voltage substation experience, including 138 kV and above
• Experience leading multiple multidisciplinary engineering/design teams and projects simultaneously
• Experience managing project schedules, quality, budgets/profitability, and resource allocation
• Strong understanding of AC/DC systems and three-phase power
• Knowledge of NEC, NESC, IEEE, and ANSI standards
• Experience coordinating with engineering, procurement, construction, and field teams
• EPC / engineering consulting experience is highly preferred
• Must be permanently authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship
• Ability to travel occasionally as project needs require

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple project teams consisting of engineers, designers, and drafters
• Ensure project quality, schedules, budgets, profitability, and resource allocation
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams
• Provide hands-on technical engineering support as needed

Skills

Project leadership

HV substation design

Electrical engineering

Team leadership

Regulatory standards

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

PE license or eligible

Job description

Supervising Substation Engineer – High Voltage / Substation Engineering

Location: Multiple Locations – TX, LA, WI & IL

Full Time: Permanent / Direct Hire

Schedule: Hybrid – typically 1-2 days remote per week

Bright Minds’ innovative and leading power infrastructure client is searching for experienced Supervising Substation Engineers to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams supporting complex high-voltage substation projects. We have multiple openings across Texas, Louisiana, Wisconsin, and Illinois.

As a Supervising Substation Engineer, you’ll oversee multiple project teams consisting of engineers, designers, and drafters while maintaining responsibility for project quality, schedules, budgets, profitability, and resource allocation. You’ll work closely with engineering, procurement, and construction teams and provide hands‑on technical engineering support when needed.

Candidates coming from an EPC or engineering consulting environment with strong high-voltage substation experience are highly desired. Candidates with utility backgrounds are also encouraged to apply if they have significant project leadership, multidisciplinary design, and EPC coordination experience.

Requirements for the Supervising Substation Engineer

• 15+ years of electrical power industry experience with extensive substation engineering/design experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain the applicable state registration within one year
• Strong high-voltage substation experience, including 138 kV and above
• Experience leading multiple multidisciplinary engineering/design teams and projects simultaneously
• Experience managing project schedules, quality, budgets/profitability, and resource allocation
• Strong understanding of AC/DC systems and three-phase power
• Knowledge of NEC, NESC, IEEE, and ANSI standards
• Experience coordinating with engineering, procurement, construction, and field teams
• EPC / engineering consulting experience is highly preferred
• Must be permanently authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship
• Ability to travel occasionally as project needs require