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High Voltage Substation Design Engineer

Job in Angleton, Brazoria County, Texas, 77515, USA
Listing for: Hargrove Engineers & Constructors
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electrical Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
** Hargrove is hiring a licensed Electrical Engineer (PE) with strong experience in high-voltage substation design to join our growing team. This role supports projects up to 345kV*
* ** Locations & Work Flexibility*
* + Primary location:
Mobile, AL

+ Additional office options: TX, LA, SC, GA, PA

+ Hybrid or interoffice execution support may be available

+ Relocation assistance may be offered based on role and location

** Job Summary*
* Hargrove Engineers & Constructors is seeking a  
** licensed Professional Electrical Engineer (PE)
** with extensive experience in  
** high‑voltage substation systems
** to join our growing team. This role focuses on the  
** physical design, analysis, and execution of substations up to 345kV** , supporting projects from early conceptual development through construction and commissioning.

The ideal candidate is a technically strong engineer who brings leadership capability, sound engineering judgment, and a commitment to quality, safety, and mentoring the next generation of engineers.

** Key Responsibilities*
* ** Substation Physical Design*
* Perform complete physical design of high‑voltage substations in compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements, including:

+ General arrangement drawings

+ Equipment, electrical, and control building layouts

+ Elevation and section views

+ Cable trench and duct bank design

+ Equipment grounding systems and ground grids

+ Lightning protection systems

+ Conduit and cable tray routing

+ AC and DC station service systems

+ Substation area lighting systems

+ Bills of Materials (BOMs)

** Electrical Studies & Analysis*
* Conduct and/or oversee detailed electrical calculations and studies, including:

+ Substation grounding calculations and touch/step voltage analysis

+ Pre‑ and post‑energization harmonic studies

+ Short‑circuit and fault current analysis

+ Bus bar mechanical force calculations

+ Load flow and reactive power flow analysis

+ Harmonic filter analysis

+ NERC compliance evaluations

+ Protective relay coordination studies

+ Transient analysis

+ Transmission slack‑span calculations

+ Corona performance studies

** Equipment Specifications & Procurement*
* + Develop equipment and material specifications for outdoor switchyard equipment up to  
** 345kV*
* + Prepare procurement specifications and design scopes for engineered equipment, including:

+ Vacuum and SF₆ circuit breakers

+ Motor‑operated and manual gang‑operated switches

+ Current and potential transformers (CTs/PTs)

+ Station service transformers

+ Insulators and surge arresters

+ Station service battery systems

+ Review, coordinate, and integrate vendor drawings and technical documentation

** Project Execution & Collaboration*
* + Coordinate with vendors to ensure timely delivery of drawings, materials, and equipment in accordance with project schedules

+ Develop conceptual and preliminary designs to support planning and cost estimating

+ Prepare design documentation supporting procurement, construction, and operations/maintenance

+ Participate in and/or lead client meetings and job site visits

+ Support construction activities and commissioning as needed

+ Adhere to Hargrove's QA/QC processes across all design deliverables

** Leadership & Mentorship*
* + Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and designers

+ Support the development of best practices and consistency in substation design execution

** Qualifications*
* ** Required*
* + Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

+ Active  
** Professional Engineer (PE)
** license

+ Minimum  
** 10 years of experience
** in substation physical design

+ Proven experience with  
** high‑voltage systems up to 345kV*
* + Strong organizational, documentation, and quality control skills

+ Exceptional attention to detail

+ Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills

** Preferred Software Experience*
* Working knowledge of one or more of the following:

+ AutoCAD and/or AutoCAD Electrical

+ Bentley Micro Station

+ ETAP, SKM Power Tools, or ASPEN One Liner

+ CYMCAP

+ PLS‑CADD (or comparable transmission line analysis software)

+ Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

** Physical Requirements*
* +…
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