Substation Engineer

Lewisville, TX (Hybrid: Mon–Wed onsite, Thu–Fri remote)

Contract-to-Hire

Overtime Available

This opportunity sits within a well-established power delivery team supporting utility substation projects across the U.S. The group operates in an EPC-style environment, working across engineering, design, and construction to deliver projects from concept through execution.

You’ll be joining a team that supports both substation upgrades and new builds, with exposure to design, studies, and field coordination. It’s a strong fit for someone looking to build depth in substation engineering while working alongside experienced engineers on real-world projects.

• Support the development of substation design deliverables, including wiring diagrams, schematics, BOMs, and as-built drawings.
• Assist with engineering calculations and studies, including relay burden, short circuit, load flow, and grounding.
• Contribute to P&C design efforts, including relay and control system design.
• Support physical design coordination, including layouts and equipment integration.
• Apply engineering tools for relay coordination, transformer sizing, and system studies.
• Work with project teams to help track schedules and maintain deliverables.
• Ensure designs follow applicable NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE, and ANSI standards.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and drawing records.
• Coordinate with engineers, designers, and project teams to support delivery.
• Participate in site visits and field exposure to support construction and design validation.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or related field).
• 2–7 years of substation engineering or design experience.
• Experience with P&C design, including schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Basic understanding of protective relays, metering, and control systems.
• Familiarity with substation components and design documentation.
• Exposure to engineering studies (short circuit, grounding, load flow, relay coordination).
• Working knowledge of NEC, NESC, IEEE, NEMA, ANSI standards.
• Ability to manage tasks across multiple projects and work within a team environment.

• Experience in a consulting, EPC, or utility environment.
• Hands-on experience with relay coordination or system studies.
• Exposure to both P&C and physical substation design.
• EIT certification or progress toward PE licensure.
• Experience supporting construction or field activities.
• Contract-to-Hire
• Hybrid schedule (3 days onsite, 2 remote)