{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"bbdee27f9c07faf52fe98de8","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/bbdee27f9c07faf52fe98de8","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/bbdee27f9c07faf52fe98de8","title":"Electrical Engineer","description":"Electrical Engineer (Substation Design / High Voltage)\nAbout the Company\nOur client is a global leader in high-voltage electrical engineering, playing a key role in powering the transition to a more sustainable future. They operate at the forefront of renewable energy, data centers, and complex utility infrastructure projects, driven by innovation and continuous improvement.\n\nTheir culture is built on safety, collaboration, and respect - values that shape how teams work, lead, and grow. Growth is viewed not just as a goal, but as a mindset.\n\nAbout the Role - Electric Engineer\nWe are looking for Electrical Engineers to add to our growing Engineering team and become the driving force behind our High Voltage projects. You’ll be part of the design team for a range of multi-disciplinary Transmission & Distribution projects both domestically and internationally. You can expect variety and travel, visiting client sites to independently discuss, define and verify client requirements and reflecting the output in high quality proposals and reports.\n\nLead the electrical engineering design for assigned high-voltage (HV) transmission and distribution projects from concept through detailed design and client approval.\n\nCoordinate closely with civil designers to ensure civil layouts meet electrical equipment and installation requirements.\n\nAct as the primary technical point of contact (SPOC) for utility providers, clients, and owner's engineers, managing design reviews, technical queries, and stakeholder communication.\n\nManage design deliverables, including design logs, drawing packages, and submittals to utility providers and client representatives.\n\nDevelop and review HV engineering documentation, including physical layouts, single-line diagrams, protection and control schematics, electrical system designs, and equipment specifications.\n\nPrepare and review procurement specifications for major primary plant equipment, including power transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear, neutral earthing resistors (NERs), and associated HV equipment.\n\nReview supplier drawings, technical documentation, and vendor submittals to ensure compliance with project specifications, industry standards, and client requirements.\n\nPerform and review HV system studies, including protection coordination, load flow, fault level, and voltage regulation analyses.\n\nAttend client, utility, and multidisciplinary design meetings while providing technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle.\n\nSupport project delivery through technical problem-solving, design coordination, and occasional domestic and international travel as required.\n\nRequirements\n\nBachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.\n\n5+ years of experience designing HV transmission, distribution, or substation projects.\n\nStrong knowledge of primary plant equipment, including HV transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear, CTs, VTs, NERs, and associated substation equipment.\n\nExperience producing physical HV layouts, single-line diagrams, protection and control schemes, and electrical design documentation.\n\nProficiency in HV power system studies, including protection coordination, load flow, fault level, and voltage regulation.\n\nExperience reviewing supplier documentation, vendor drawings, and technical specifications.\n\nFamiliarity with utility standards, protection philosophies, and multidisciplinary design coordination.\n\nExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills with experience working directly with utilities, clients, contractors, and owner's engineers.\n\nWillingness to travel domestically and internationally as project requirements dictate.\n\nExpertise in high-voltage electrical design, substation engineering, and power system analysis.\n\nStrong understanding of utility standards, electrical codes, and technical compliance requirements.\n\nExcellent project coordination and document management skills.\n\nAbility to manage multiple projects while maintaining quality, accuracy, and deadlines.\n\nStrong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach to engineering challenges.\n\nEffective leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills in client-facing environments.\n\nCollaborative mindset with the ability to work across engineering disciplines and project teams.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Efrontiers","rawCompany":"efrontiers","city":"Austin","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-10-29T03:34:04.430Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2071.00","title":"Electrical Engineers","slug":"electrical-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"221122","title":"Electric Power Distribution","slug":"electric-power-distribution"},{"code":"221121","title":"Electric Bulk Power Transmission and Control","slug":"electric-bulk-power-transmission-and-control"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Electrical Engineer","description":"Electrical Engineer (Substation Design / High Voltage)\nAbout the Company\nOur client is a global leader in high-voltage electrical engineering, playing a key role in powering the transition to a more sustainable future. 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