Senior Electrical Engineer - Substations

Hays
TX, United States
Full-time

LOCATIONS ACROSS US*

Hays is supporting a leading EPC, looking to add Senior & Lead Engineering talent to their Renewables & Power divisions.

Role Overview : As a Senior / Lead Substation Design Engineer , you will play a pivotal role in the design, development, and execution of high-voltage electrical substations.

Your expertise will be critical in ensuring the successful integration of renewable energy sources (such as solar, wind, and battery storage) into our grid infrastructure.

Responsibilities :

  • Lead the design and engineering efforts for substations, including greenfield and brownfield projects.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (including civil, electrical, and control engineers) to develop comprehensive substation designs.
  • Create detailed project specifications, design drawings, and documentation.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and safety protocols.
  • Evaluate technical feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and constructability of design packages.
  • Develop single-line diagrams, layout drawings, raceway systems, grounding systems, and station service.
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.
  • Interface with clients, subcontractors, and equipment factories.

Qualifications :

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (Master’s preferred).
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license or actively working towards it.
  • Minimum 7-10 years of experience in substation design, ideally with renewable energy integration.
  • Proficiency in protection and control design (protective relays) and / or physical design.
  • Strong knowledge of industry standards (IEEE, NESC, etc.).
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills.
  • 12 days ago
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