Senior Substation Design Engineer

Job Title: Senior Substation Engineering Lead

Location: Houston TX
Department: Engineering Substation Design
Reports To: Chief Engineer / General Manager Electrical
Employment Type: Full-Time Exempt

About Expanse Electrical

Expanse Electrical is a leading EPC (Engineering Procurement and Construction) firm specializing in high-voltage power systems including transmission and substation infrastructure from 34.5 kV up to 345 kV. We support utility industrial and data center clients across North America with turnkey design construction and commissioning services.

Were a fast-growing organization known for quality safety and innovation in complex schedule-driven environments. Our teams are collaborative solutions-focused and driven to exceed client expectations on every project.

Position Overview

Expanse Electrical is seeking a Senior Substation Engineering Lead to drive the planning coordination and execution of high-voltage substation design projects.

This is a senior technical leadership role designed for an accomplished engineer who can guide multidisciplinary design efforts provide technical direction and ensure efficient project execution within the EPC delivery model.

Following a recent organizational realignment our Chief Engineer now serves as the companys principal technical SME focusing on deep design-level reviews and technical governance. The Senior Substation Engineering Lead will complement that role by serving as the project-side counterpart ensuring engineering deliverables are accurate constructible and aligned with client and construction needs.

Were looking for a PE-licensed HV Substation specialist with a strong EPC background someone who understands utility and industrial substation standards can lead complex design packages and keeps projects moving efficiently while balancing technical rigor and execution speed.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Engineering Oversight

• Lead the full design lifecycle for substation projects from kickoff through IFC (Issued for Construction) and field support.
• Coordinate across internal stakeholders (design project management procurement construction) to align engineering deliverables with project milestones.
• Ensure all designs comply with applicable codes standards (IEEE NESC NERC) and client specifications.
• Support timely resolution of redlines field revisions and engineering change orders.

Design Leadership & Quality Control

• Guide the preparation of substation design packages including SLDs P&C schematics general arrangements grounding plans and BOMs.
• Review validate and approve engineering deliverables for quality constructability and accuracy.
• Collaborate with the Chief Engineer on design methodologies technical reviews and design optimization.

Client & Internal Coordination

• Serve as a client-facing engineering lead across multiple active substation projects.
• Participate in technical reviews proposal meetings and construction handoffs.
• Communicate technical updates project risks and design solutions clearly and proactively to internal and external teams.

Technical Mentorship & Knowledge Leadership

• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers fostering professional development and design consistency.
• Promote standardization of substation design practices documentation templates and engineering procedures.
• Support cross-training initiatives to enhance overall team capability and technical depth.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering (required); Masters Degree preferred.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas or ability to obtain promptly.
• 10 years of experience in high-voltage substation design within EPC or utility environments.
• Demonstrated experience on 138345 kV substation projects (greenfield and brownfield).

Required Experience:

Senior IC