Supervising Substation Engineer

Dashiell; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Health coverage

401(k) plan

Job summary

Dashiell, an operating unit of Quanta Services, seeks a Supervising Substation Engineer in Austin, TX. You will oversee profitability, quality, and schedule for the engineering team, with extensive substation design knowledge and cross‑project coordination under the VP of Engineering.

The role requires management of multi‑discipline teams, adherence to NEC/IEEE standards, and occasional travel; strong leadership and communication are essential to drive project success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Licensed Professional Engineer; if licensed out-of-state, license within one year of hire.
• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in the electrical power industry with extensive substation engineering and design knowledge.
• Experience managing multi‑discipline design teams including engineers, designers, and drafters.
• Extensive knowledge of high‑voltage substation components (138 kV and above) and AC/DC fundamentals.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, NESC, IEEE, ANSI engineering standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects meet quality, schedule, and profitability objectives.
• Supervise several project teams to ensure on‑time completion of multiple projects.
• Assign projects to engineering teams based on requirements and schedule.
• Coordinate with project engineers, construction, and purchasing to meet milestones.
• Ensure teams apply engineering standards (NEC, NESC, IEEE, ANSI).
• Travel out of town for short periods as required.
• Maintain job safety analysis sheets.
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE)

15+ years experience

Team leadership

High‑voltage substations

Engineering standards NEC/NESC/IEEE/AN

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

PE license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dashiell, an operating unit of Quanta Services (trading as PWR), is a leading national provider of technical and construction services supporting critical electric infrastructure. We serve electric utilities, power generation, industrial, renewable, and energy markets with integrated capabilities spanning planning and system studies, engineering and design, maintenance and testing, program management, construction, and turnkey EPC delivery.

Dashiell specializes in medium‑ and high‑voltage electrical infrastructure, delivering safe, reliable solutions across the full project lifecycle. Backed by Quanta Services, we partner with clients to build and maintain the infrastructure that powers communities and economies. Learn more at www.dashiell.com.

Primary Function

Supervising Substation Engineering – the role has complete responsibility for the profitability, quality, and schedule performance of their engineering team(s). The incumbent oversees resource assignment, manages engineering duties to ensure project goals are met, and coordinates multiple simultaneous projects. This position requires extensive knowledge of substation design and engineering, and will be based in Austin, TX (11501 Burnet Rd, Bldg 906, Suite 200 Austin, TX) under Dashiell’s VP of Engineering.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure projects are managed to meet quality, schedule, and profitability objectives.
• Supervise effort of several project teams to ensure on‑time completion of multiple projects.
• Assign projects to engineering teams based on requirements, schedule, and availability.
• Coordinate with project engineers, construction, and purchasing to meet milestones.
• Ensure project teams use project‑specific standards and that design efforts progress efficiently.
• Communicate and coordinate activities with customer representatives, management, and others.
• Prepare and track project schedules and budgets to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• Apply engineering application software for ground grid design, relay coordination, transformer sizing, and short‑circuit/load‑flow studies.
• Perform project engineering and design functions when necessary.
• Ensure teams apply engineering standards (NEC, NESC, IEEE, ANSI).
• Use the document management system properly.
• Ensure team members work responsibly and own their work.
• Travel out of town for short periods as required.
• Maintain job safety analysis sheets.
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Drive consistent project execution by holding engineering teams accountable to quality, schedule, and budget targets across a portfolio of simultaneous substation projects.
• Maximize team productivity through strategic resource assignment, balancing workload, skill development, and project priorities.
• Enable seamless cross‑functional coordination between engineering, construction, and procurement to reduce rework and accelerate delivery.
• Serve as a technical authority and mentor, elevating the engineering capability of project teams and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE). If licensed in a state other than the state of practice, must obtain license within one year of hire.
• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in the electrical power industry with extensive substation engineering and design knowledge.
• Experience managing multi‑discipline design teams including engineers, designers, and drafters.
• Extensive knowledge of high‑voltage substation components (138 kV and above), AC/DC fundamentals, and three‑phase power systems.
• Strong knowledge of engineering application software and engineering standards (NEC, NESC, IEEE, ANSI).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead in a team environment and communicate goals effectively with co‑workers.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods during computer‑based work.
• Ability to stand and walk intermittently throughout the workday.
• Occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional travel to other offices or meeting locations.

Environmental Conditions

• Primarily climate‑controlled office environment.
• Occasional exposure to field or industrial environments during site visits.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined by Company policy.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Dashiell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Benefits

Dashiell offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including company‑paid life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, long‑term disability insurance, and an employee assistance program. Additional benefit offerings include medical coverage through a traditional PPO or high‑deductible health plans (with FSA or HSA options), dental and vision coverage, supplemental life insurance, short‑term disability, critical illness insurance, group accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and a 401(k) plan with immediate vesting, among others.

Candidate Eligibility & Application

Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without current or future visa sponsorship. Third‑party recruiters and agencies, please do not contact us regarding this position.