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High Voltage Substation Design Engineer
Job in
Angleton, Brazoria County, Texas, 77515, USA
Listed on 2026-06-02
Listing for:
Hargrove Engineers & Constructors
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
* ** 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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