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Senior Substation Engineer
US$150000 - US$190000 per annum
Solar
US
Texas
Permanent
Remote

Job Title: Senior Substation Engineer

Overview:
A leading EPC firm is seeking an experienced Senior Substation Engineer to support the design and execution of substation projects. The ideal candidate will collaborate with senior staff to deliver high-quality electrical engineering solutions and ensure successful project outcomes.

Responsibilities:

  • Support electrical design for substations, including both air-insulated (AIS) and gas-insulated (GIS) stations.
  • Develop key documents such as general arrangement drawings, grounding and raceway plans, one-line/three-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, and connection diagrams.
  • Prepare electrical lists, Bills of Materials, and cable schedules.
  • Perform power system studies including load flow, short circuit, protective coordination, and arc flash analysis.
  • Execute calculations for grounding, cable sizing, transformer sizing, battery sizing, and lightning protection.
  • Collaborate on design schedules, budgets, and project execution during construction, start-up, and commissioning phases.
  • Conduct field inspections and gather relevant design data.
  • Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams to complete project tasks.
  • Occasionally travel to project sites and provide on-site support.

This role offers the opportunity to work on critical infrastructure projects while contributing to the success of a dynamic, fast-growing company.

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