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Senior Substation Project Engineer

POWER Engineers
San Antonio, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 3/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/21/2025
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Senior Substation Project EngineerJob Summary

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is seeking a senior-level Electrical Engineer to work in the Power Delivery Substation Department of our San Antonio, Texas office. Flexibility is available for a hybrid work environment (employee will need to live within commutable distance of the office).

Responsibilities

  • Grow and manage relationships with local clients
  • Mentor less experienced staff in substation project execution
  • Perform and direct others in the detailed design of medium to extra high voltage utility substations including one-line diagrams, three line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, elementary and wiring diagrams, SCADA, communications, conduit and cable sizing/routing, substation physical layouts, selection of substation equipment, writing of substation equipment specifications, proposal development, construction cost estimates, and project scheduling
  • Ensure POWER quality procedures are followed and that the team is resourced in an optimal manner
  • Perform QA/QC for deliverables to clients across multiple offices
  • Manage all schedule, budget, and quality of assigned projects.

Required Education/Experience

  • Ability to function as a Senior Substation Project Engineer in San Antonio office of our Substation Business Unit
  • BSEE (BS in Electrical Engineering) or BSEET (BS in Electrical Engineering Technology) degree, from an accredited university preferably with a power option
  • Professional Engineering license (PE) or ability to obtain within one year
  • Experience in 15kV through 345kV physical and electrical substation design, and IEEE/ANSI standards
  • Experience in managing five or more people on a project team.Experience filling the role of project engineer for several projects occurring concurrently
  • Strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills in order to work effectively with internal team members and external client personnel
  • Legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship

Desired Education/Experience

  • 10 years experience in utility substation design is preferred
  • Experience with and established positive relationships with local clients
  • Experience in 345kV through 500 kV substation design.

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, POWER and WSP’s 73,900 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you’ll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world’s most challenging projects.

At POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.

Our compensation package includes competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefit package:

  • Medical/Dental/Vision
  • Paid Holidays
  • Vacation/Paid Sick Leave
  • Voluntary Life Insurance
  • 401K
  • Telehealth Benefit covers all providers
  • Maternity and Paternity Leave
  • New Dads and Moms Benefit program
  • Fertility Benefits
  • Gender affirming care

We are a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!

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POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities

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