Electrical Engineer - Substation Design

About this role

Headquarters: Corpus Christi, TX

URL: http://hanson-inc.com

Hanson Values

Integrity | Commitment | Quality | Relationships | Innovation

If you’re looking for a firm that encourages innovative thinking and challenges you every day, with an opportunity to learn and advance, a career at Hanson is right for you. The belief in sustainability within our company’s practices creates a focus on client success and partnerships that are important to our communities and our environment.

Electrical Engineer – Substation Design

Position: Full-Time
Location: Any (Florida and Illinois preferred)
Licensing: Professional Engineer (PE) Required

About the Role
Hanson Professional Services Inc. is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer specializing in Substation Design to support power delivery projects for utility, municipal, and industrial clients. This senior-level role is ideal for a licensed Professional Engineer with extensive experience in high-voltage substations, including physical layout, protection and control coordination, and interdisciplinary design integration.
The successful candidate will bring strong technical expertise, leadership capability, and direct experience working with transmission and distribution (T&D) utilities or power companies.

Key Responsibilities
Substation Engineering & Design
Lead the design of new, expanded, and upgraded electrical substations (typically 69kV through 500kV).

Develop and review substation designs including:

Physical layouts and general arrangements

Bus configurations and equipment arrangement

Grounding systems and lightning protection

Raceway and cable schedules

Equipment foundations and integration with civil/structural designs

Perform and review electrical calculations, including:

Ground grid analysis

Short-circuit and relay coordination support

AC/DC system design

Prepare construction drawings, technical specifications, design reports, and material lists.

Protection, Control & Systems Coordination
Coordinate substation design with protection and control engineers, SCADA, and communications teams.

Support breaker, transformer, relay, and protection scheme selection and integration.

Ensure designs comply with applicable utility standards and power system requirements.

Project Leadership & Technical Oversight
Serve as lead engineer or technical authority on substation projects.

Provide quality control reviews of drawings, calculations, and specifications.

Collaborate with civil, structural, geotechnical, transmission line, and environmental teams.

Support project managers with:

Scope development

Cost estimating

Scheduling and risk identification

Mentor junior engineers and designers.

Industry Tools & Standards
Apply applicable industry codes and standards, including:

IEEE

NESC

NFPA (including NEC)

ANSI

Utility-specific design criteria

Utilize industry-standard software and tools, such as:

AutoCAD or MicroStation

SKM, ETAP, or EasyPower

Ground grid and fault analysis tools

Maintain awareness of current substation construction methods, safety requirements, and materials.

Client & Field Support
Work directly with electric utilities, power providers, and industrial clients.

Support construction activities through:

Review of contractor submittals

Responses to RFIs

Site visits and field observations

Ensure design intent is effectively communicated and implemented in the field.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related field.

Professional Engineer (PE) license (required at hire).

Minimum 8 years of experience in substation or power delivery engineering.

Prior experience working with:

Electric utilities

Transmission and distribution companies

Power industry clients

Strong understanding of substation equipment, protection philosophies, and utility standards.

Proven ability to lead technical tasks and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience with EPC or owner engineer utility project delivery models.

Experience with HV/EHV substations (230kV and above).

Familiarity with relay protection concepts and SCADA integration.

Experience developing proposals, cost estimates, and schedules.

Prior experience mentoring junior staff or acting in a technical lead role.

Soft Skills & Competencies
High level of technical judgment and attention to detail

Strong leadership and collaboration skills

Client focused mindset

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Working at Hanson
Employee-owned firm offering career growth and long-term stability

Collaborative culture across multiple disciplines and offices

Willingness to support occasional site visits and travel

Valid driver’s license required

Salary Range: $147,000-$175,000
Benefits
Our focus on people means we offer a generous benefits program to help you create a solid foundation for health and security throughout your career, including:
Competitive compensation

Performance bonuses

401(k) with matching contribution

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Comprehensive health & well-being plans

Financial wellness plans

Work-life balance programs

Want to know more? Visit our benefits page for all the details.

Culture
We understand that selecting a job is about more than the day-to-day tasks. It’s important to feel like you belong and safe to grow and progress along your career path. You’ll find that at Hanson. We have an inclusive, diverse workforce awaiting to connect with you and numerous opportunities to cultivate your career, including:
Monthly educational webinars

Leadership training

Lunch & learn development sessions

24/7 access to thousands of skill-building courses

Mentorship opportunities

Award-winning internship program

Employee recognition

And so much more!

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