Full-Time

Senior Substation Engineer

Physical Design

Stanley Consultants

Stanley Consultants

1,001-5,000 employees

Engineering and energy infrastructure consulting services

No salary listed

Austin, TX, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid role; occasional overnight travel for client meetings/site visits.

Bachelor's

Category
Electrical Engineering (1)

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Requirements
  • BS from an ABET accredited University
  • 10+ years of substation physical design experience
  • Experience working directly with clients, supporting marketing proposals/efforts preferred
  • Experience managing a design budget and schedule preferred
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Must be able to work legally in the United States for any length of time
  • PE license required, ability to obtain Texas professional engineer license within 6 months of hire
Responsibilities
  • Detailed physical design for high voltage substations including creating or modifying: Single line diagrams and general arrangements
  • Detailed Elevations and section views
  • Assembly and installation details
  • Detailed bills of materials, bid units and material counts
  • Coordination with other disciplines as needed
  • Performing site visits for data gathering and as-built drawings
  • Writing material procurement and construction specifications and evaluating contractor bids
  • Factory Acceptance, Witness testing and Reviewing shop drawings for specification and design conformance
  • Reviews client equipment and design specifications and confirms conformance with industry standards and best practices
  • Performs typical calculations such as equipment and conductor sizing, rigid bus strength, insulation coordination, grounding and lightning protection
  • Generating engineering fee estimates
  • Providing field support during construction and commissioning
  • Mentors and teaches less experienced engineers and design staff
  • Occasional overnight travel may be required for client meetings and or site visits

Stanley Consultants provides engineering and scientific consulting services to solve energy and infrastructure challenges. It conducts planning, design, analysis, and project delivery for utilities, transportation, and related sectors through teams of engineers, scientists, technologists, and client-service experts. The firm differentiates itself by being employee-owned and values-driven, with a long track record (110+ years, 50,000 engagements in 120 countries and all U.S. states/territories) and strong workplace recognition. Its goal is to improve lives by delivering practical infrastructure solutions that benefit clients and communities.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Muscatine, Iowa

Founded

1913

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What believers are saying

  • April 9, 2026 Top Workplace recognition supports recruiting in a tight engineering labor market.
  • April 2026 Army contracts expand backlog and cross-sell into transportation, water, and defense.
  • Public PFAS and resilience mandates keep 2026 demand strong for Stanley’s specialty services.

What critics are saying

  • Nine-firm USACE Mobile MATOC on April 1, 2026 commoditizes margins fast.
  • Federal work dependence exposes Stanley to shutdowns, recompetes, and award protests in 2027.
  • If climate-analytics demand stalls, Resilient Analytics stays a branding layer, not a moat.

What makes Stanley Consultants unique

  • Employee-owned since 1913, Stanley merges engineering delivery with Resilient Analytics climate modeling.
  • Chris Yunker’s June 22, 2026 hire deepens its resilience analytics niche.
  • USACE and Army contracts show trusted federal A-E execution across infrastructure programs.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Flexible Work Hours

Hybrid Work Options

Remote Work Options

401(k) Company Match

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Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

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Company News

Associated Press
Jun 22nd, 2026
Stanley Consultants appoints Chris Yunker as director of analytics and resiliency

Stanley Consultants, a global engineering firm, has appointed Chris Yunker as Director of Analytics and Resiliency to lead its Resilient Analytics division. The division provides resilience strategies for state transportation departments, municipalities, metropolitan planning organisations and private sector partners. Yunker will drive growth, advance practice capabilities and shape strategic direction for Stanley's resiliency offerings. He brings experience in resiliency strategy development, programme management and client engagement across state agencies and public energy utilities. He holds an MBA from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, San Diego. Yunker is a registered professional engineer and Certified Energy Manager. Founded in 1913, Stanley Consultants is an employee-owned firm serving power, water, transport, industrial facilities and data centre markets.

WPGX Fox 28
Jun 22nd, 2026
Stanley Consultants appoints Chris Yunker as Director of Analytics and Resiliency.

Stanley Consultants appoints Chris Yunker as Director of Analytics and Resiliency. * 1 hr ago BROOMFIELD, Colo., June 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Stanley Consultants, a global engineering firm, today announced the appointment of Chris Yunker as Director of Analytics and Resiliency, where he will lead the firm's Resilient Analytics division. Resilient Analytics serves a broad spectrum of clients, including state departments of transportation, municipalities, metropolitan planning organizations and private sector partners - with customized, practical and adaptable resilience strategies that improve infrastructure performance, reliability and longevity in a climate-challenged world. South Yorkshire Police provide update after shooting in Sheffield In his role, Yunker will drive growth, advance practice capabilities and shape the strategic direction of Stanley's resiliency offerings for clients, working in close coordination with operations and business development teams to deliver data-driven, forward-thinking solutions that improve communities and infrastructure. "Chris brings exactly the combination of strategic vision and operational expertise that our Resilient Analytics division requires," said Jennifer Wozniak, Vice President, Chief Communications Officer and Chief of Staff. "His leadership will strengthen our resiliency offerings and maintain alignment with the evolving needs of clients and communities across the globe." Yunker brings a proven track record in resiliency strategy development and execution, program management and client engagement, with leadership experience spanning state agencies and public energy utilities. He holds an MBA from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, San Diego. Yunker is a registered professional engineer in Mechanical Engineering and a Certified Energy Manager through the Association of Energy Engineers. ABOUT STANLEY CONSULTANTS Improving Lives Since 1913. Stanley Consultants is a values-based, purpose-driven, employee-owned global engineering firm with more than 110 years of experience helping clients solve complex infrastructure and energy challenges. Stanley partners with clients across power generation and delivery, water, transportation, industrial facilities, data centers and federal markets to plan, design, manage and optimize capital projects - integrating advanced climate modeling and analytics to help clients understand risk, prioritize investments and deliver resilient infrastructure that performs today and into the future. For more information, visit www.stanleyconsultants.com. COMPANY CONTACT Stanley Consultants Media gallery

The News Courier
Apr 9th, 2026
Stanley Consultants named to 2026 USA Today Top Workplaces honor.

Stanley Consultants named to 2026 USA Today Top Workplaces honor. GlobeNewswire | Stanley Consultants Today at 10:00am PDT BROOMFIELD, Colo., April 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Stanley Consultants has again been recognized as a 2026 USA Today Top Workplace, marking the third consecutive year the firm has received this national recognition. In addition to the national honor, Stanley Consultants was recognized with multiple 2026 Top Workplaces Culture Awards, recognizing excellence in Innovation, Work-Life Flexibility, Compensation & Benefits, Purpose & Values, Employee Well-Being, Professional Development and Employee Appreciation. The Top Workplaces program, now in its 15th year, evaluates organizations based entirely on confidential employee feedback. Facilitated by Energage, companies are measured on key drivers of organizational success including alignment, execution and connection with scores compared against national benchmarks. "Being recognized as a USA Today Top Workplace for the third year in a row is incredibly meaningful because these awards are exclusively based on feedback from our employees," said Kate Harris, Stanley president, CEO and chair of the board. "As a proud People-First organization, how our people experience their work, support one another and grow their careers is incredibly important to us." ABOUT STANLEY CONSULTANTS Improving Lives Since 1913. Stanley Consultants has been helping clients solve essential and complex energy and infrastructure challenges for over 110 years, successfully completing more than 50,000 engagements in 120 countries and all 50 states and U.S. territories. Values-based and purpose-driven, Stanley is an employee-owned company of engineers, scientists, technologists, innovators and client-service experts who are recognized for their commitment and passion to make a difference. For more information on Stanley Consultants, please visit https://www.stanleyconsultants.com. COMPANY CONTACT Stanley Consultants Heather Yount, Media Relations & Content Strategy Manager [email protected] | 303.649.7805 This is a paid placement. For further inquiries, please contact GlobeNewswire directly.

PR Newswire
Apr 23rd, 2025
Stanley Consultants Wins Four Additional 2025 Top Workplaces Awards

Stanley Consultants has been named a Top Workplace by Engineering.com and earned three Top Workplace Culture Excellence Awards from Energage.BROOMFIELD, Colo., April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Stanley Consultants has been named a Top Workplace by Engineering.com and earned three Top Workplace Culture Excellence Awards from Energage.Stanley ranked seventh among large companies on Engineering.com's inaugural list, which celebrates companies who create a positive, innovative and supportive work environment for engineers. The large companies category recognizes those with at least 500 employees worldwide.Building off its USA Today Top Workplaces designation last month, Stanley also won three distinct Culture Excellence awards in the areas of work-life flexibility, compensation and benefits, and purpose and values. The Work-Life Flexibility Award celebrates organizations who provide their employees with options in how and where they work. The Compensation and Benefits Award highlights companies who go above and beyond in employee appreciation and compensation packages. The Purpose and Values Award recognizes organizations who embed their mission and values intricately into their culture and efficiently bring these into reality.Led by Energage, the Top Workplaces program has a nearly 20-year history of surveying 27 million employees across more than 70,000 organizations. Survey results are based on confidential feedback from a research-backed employee engagement survey."Winning these Top Workplaces awards is a testament to the incredible people we have at the heart of this organization," said Kate Harris, Stanley President, CEO and Chair

PR Newswire
Mar 20th, 2025
Stanley Consultants Honored With 2025 Top Workplaces Award Two Years In A Row

Stanley Consultants has earned a 2025 USA Today Top Workplaces award.BROOMFIELD, Colo., March 20, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Stanley Consultants has earned a 2025 USA Today Top Workplaces award. This is the second consecutive year the firm has received this recognition. The Top Workplaces program has a 15-year history of surveying more than 20 million employees and recognizing top organizations across 60 markets for regional Top Workplaces awards."We are incredibly honored to be named a USA Today Top Workplace again this year. This recognition is a direct reflection of our company culture, which is built on a foundation of mutual respect and a deep commitment to improving the world through our projects and community activities. Our unique culture has distinguished us for over 110 years, encouraging us to bring our best to everything we do" said Kate Harris, Stanley Consultants President, CEO and Chair. "We are committed to continuing to foster a workplace where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential."Top Workplaces USA celebrates organizations with 150 or more employees that have built great cultures