Substation Engineer II: Design, Commissioning & Compliance

Coserv; Corinth (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Coserv seeks a Substation Engineer 2 to perform standard substation designs and provide construction/commissioning support. You will produce complete design packages, coordinate with internal/external partners, and ensure designs meet IEEE/NESC and CoServ standards and ERCOT/NERC expectations.

The role involves mentoring, long-lead material input, and IT/OT integration for substation systems, with travel and field work as needed.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
• 2 years’ experience in substation engineering, design, or operations in electric utility.
• 4 years’ experience preferred in substation engineering, design, or operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform substation designs with peer review, ensuring IEEE/NESC and CoServ standards.
• Coordinate with Civil/Structural and P&C to integrate designs and avoid clashes.
• Prepare and review equipment specifications; support bid evaluations and submittal reviews.
• Provide construction support (RFIs, field changes, redlines) and update as-builts.
• Support commissioning readiness (punch lists, pre-energization checks) and turnover documentation.
• Maintain design records for compliance evidence and future maintenance.

Skills

Grounding & clearances

Coordinating & cross-team

Microsoft 365

CAD

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Electrical/Civil/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

ASPEN

Job description

Coserv seeks a Substation Engineer 2 to perform standard substation designs and provide construction/commissioning support. You will produce complete design packages, coordinate with internal/external partners, and ensure designs meet IEEE/NESC and CoServ standards and ERCOT/NERC expectations.

The role involves mentoring, long-lead material input, and IT/OT integration for substation systems, with travel and field work as needed.