Senior Substation Engineer

Hunt Utility Services is a privately held company providing management and support services for Sharyland Utilities, L.L.C., a Texas-based electric transmission utility.  We are committed to providing safe, reliable, and efficient transmission and substation services, ensuring operational excellence, and investing to support the infrastructure needs of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas grid.

Position Summary

Join our team as a Sr. Substation Engineer, where you will serve as the technical lead for substation projects, supporting execution of high-voltage infrastructure (138 kV and 345 kV).
In this role, you will define project scope, provide engineering leadership, and coordinate with the Engineer of Record (EOR), construction teams, and internal stakeholders to ensure projects are technically sound and executable. While you will not manage overall project cost and schedule, you will provide critical inputs and technical guidance that enable successful project delivery. You will work closely with the Senior Project Manager, supporting project execution from concept through construction and commissioning while helping ensure consistency, constructability, and alignment with company standards.

Responsibilities

•    Define and develop project scope, including major equipment, configurations, and design basis 
•    Provide technical input to support development of project cost estimates and schedules 
•    Coordinate with the Engineer of Record (EOR) to guide engineering design and ensure alignment with scope and company standards 
•    Review engineering deliverables for technical accuracy, constructability, and compliance with company standards 
•    Support development and refinement of substation configurations, grounding and physical design, and protection and control integration in coordination with SMEs
•    Coordinate with the Senior Project Manager to ensure engineering deliverables align with project schedule and scope changes are identified and communicated early 
•    Support construction execution by responding to RFIs, resolving technical issues, and coordinating with field teams and the Construction Manager 
•    Maintain visibility into engineering progress, design risks, and constructability considerations 
•    Lead standards review and continuous improvement, incorporating lessons learned into design practices 
•    Support project administration activities, including WBS alignment, purchase requisition (PR) technical input, and equipment/vendor coordination 
•    Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Transmission Line Engineer, Project Controls, Construction, and P&C/technical SMEs

Required Skills

•    Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited institution 
•    Minimum 7+ years of experience in substation engineering or project execution within electric utilities or EPC firms 
•    Demonstrated experience supporting design reviews, value engineering, and constructability assessments for substation projects 
•    Experience supporting development of project scope, schedule, and cost inputs for small- to mid-scale substation projects, or serving as a project lead engineer 
•    Strong understanding of high-voltage substation design, including physical layouts, equipment selection, grounding systems, and protection and control integration 
•    Familiarity with applicable industry standards and practices such as IEEE, NESC, NEC, and ANSI 
•    Experience coordinating and managing external consultants, including Engineer of Record (EOR) and owner’s engineering teams 
•    Strong ability to review and interpret substation one-lines, protection and control drawings, and physical layout drawings and specifications 
•    Experience with substation physical design tools such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar platforms 
•    Familiarity with protection and control systems design, relay schemes, and integration with SCADA systems 
•    Experience reviewing equipment specifications, including breakers, transformers, and major station equipment 
•    Familiarity with utility standards, engineering governance, and design standard development 
•    Experience supporting commissioning, energization, and turnover activities 
•    Experience supporting large capital projects 
•    Familiarity with CIP or utility compliance environments 
•    Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills 
•    Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to support multiple projects and workstreams simultaneously 
•    Demonstrated ability to operate with a high level of ownership, accountability, and initiative 
•    Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, cross-functional environment, collaborating across engineering, construction, and support teams 
•    Experience working within utility environments, including coordination with environmental, permitting, operations, and stakeholder groups

Preferred Skills & Experience

•    Professional Engineer (PE) license 
•    Experience working within ERCOT or similar utility markets 
•    Experience identifying and implementing cost and schedule optimization opportunities during design and execution
•    Familiarity with vendor engagement and equipment procurement processes, including technical bid evaluations
•    Exposure to digital project delivery tools (ProjectWise, or similar platforms)

Company Highlights

•    For 90 years, we have nurtured creative ideas and turned them into successful realities using three core strategic pillars – creativity, excellence, and people.
•    401K – 12% employer contribution with no vesting period (6% Match and 6% non-matching contribution)
•    Highly competitive compensation
•    Hybrid work options available for most roles
•    Five to eight weeks of PTO annually based on years of experience; eleven additional holidays per calendar year
•    All Medical/Dental/Vision benefits start day one with the company; low employee premiums
•    Education Assistance Program
•    Free covered employee parking for Dallas HQ based employees
•    Free specialty coffee bar in the Dallas HQ
•    Commitment to the following ideals: Work/Life Balance, ongoing professional development opportunities, an exceptional employee experience
Hunt is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Hunt is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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