Substation Design Engineer Jobs in Texas
Substation Design Engineer jobs in Texas are among the most active in the nation, concentrated in electric utility expansion, renewable energy integration, and oil-and-gas infrastructure across seniority levels from junior designer through principal engineer. Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Austin account for the bulk of openings, where employers such as Oncor, ERCOT-affiliated contractors, and Burns & McDonnell maintain deep engineering rosters. High-voltage protection and control design, relay coordination, and AutoCAD-based one-line drafting are the sub-specialties Texas employers request most consistently. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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This position entails detail engineering and design of substation projects from conceptual design through construction from 4kV to 345kV.
The successful candidate will design, schedule resources, and lead technical efforts for electrical substation projects.
The position is located at our Boerne office and may require some overnight travel to project sites.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
The principal duties and responsibilities of the Substation Project Engineer consist of, but are not limited to, the following:
- Perform design calculations, estimates and statistics using industry tools and methods.
- Perform engineering tasks creating drawings, visual aids and engineering studies for substation projects including one-lines, three-lines, control schematics, wiring diagrams, relay panel arrangements, specifications, conduit, and cable sizing/routing.
- Understanding of DC/AC circuits, logic design and power systems.
- Understand and apply the National Electrical Safety Code to the design process.
- Develop bill of materials based on the design criteria.
- Assist in preparing project schedules and budgets for timely completion.
- Coordinate and assign tasks to construction or administrative staff.
- Maintain good project documentation, including calculations, telephone conversations, design decisions, rationale and filing copies of all pertinent information.
- Attend project meetings as necessary with Clients to coordinate design and address any issues.
- Prepare project status reports and deliver to Client in a consistent and timely manner.
- Quality control project work to maintain the expected standards for project deliverables, including CAD work ensuring accurate scales, proper spelling, proper formatting, and completeness.
- Develop and maintain positive professional relationships with key Client personnel with whom project work is interfaced with.
- Stay abreast with changing technology, work planning and design methodologies associated with Substation design.
- Represent SEnergy and Client when meeting with other stakeholders including property owners, other engineering firms or construction services.
- Ensure adherence to Client standards to develop detailed scope and engineering plans for projects. Partner with subject matter experts to prepare scope of work.
- Perform administrative duties as required from time to time including mailings, office supply and documentation reproductions.
- Complete timesheets daily with project summaries in the invoicing standard format. Prepare by deadline, accurate and complete invoice letter write-ups for project work in accordance with the Company’s standard format.
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering
- EIT Certification or ability to obtain EIT Certification within 6 months of employment.
- PE a plus!
- 3 - 5 years’ experience in physical design engineering for electric substations
- Possess strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills and able to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
- Strong (effective) written and verbal communication skills, exceptional computer skills, with emphasis in project management, spreadsheet and word processing applications.
- Strong skills of time management, organizational and multi-tasking.
PHYSICAL:
- This position requires the ability to listen and hear, good eyesight, sitting, standing, walking, and use of hands and arms.
BENEFITS:
- 100% Employer paid Health Insurance and 50% for first dependent
- 200% 401(k) match up to 4.5%
- Employer paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- PTO starting at 3 weeks with rollover
- Annual Employer Contribution to Health Savings Account through High-Deductible Health Plan
- Annual Profit-Sharing Bonus based on Performance.
This position entails detail engineering and design of substation projects from conceptual design through construction from 4kV to 345kV.
The successful candidate will design, schedule resources, and lead technical efforts for electrical substation projects.
The position is located at our Boerne office and may require some overnight travel to project sites.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
The principal duties and responsibilities of the Substation Project Engineer consist of, but are not limited to, the following:
- Perform design calculations, estimates and statistics using industry tools and methods.
- Perform engineering tasks creating drawings, visual aids and engineering studies for substation projects including one-lines, three-lines, control schematics, wiring diagrams, relay panel arrangements, specifications, conduit, and cable sizing/routing.
- Understanding of DC/AC circuits, logic design and power systems.
- Understand and apply the National Electrical Safety Code to the design process.
- Develop bill of materials based on the design criteria.
- Assist in preparing project schedules and budgets for timely completion.
- Coordinate and assign tasks to construction or administrative staff.
- Maintain good project documentation, including calculations, telephone conversations, design decisions, rationale and filing copies of all pertinent information.
- Attend project meetings as necessary with Clients to coordinate design and address any issues.
- Prepare project status reports and deliver to Client in a consistent and timely manner.
- Quality control project work to maintain the expected standards for project deliverables, including CAD work ensuring accurate scales, proper spelling, proper formatting, and completeness.
- Develop and maintain positive professional relationships with key Client personnel with whom project work is interfaced with.
- Stay abreast with changing technology, work planning and design methodologies associated with Substation design.
- Represent SEnergy and Client when meeting with other stakeholders including property owners, other engineering firms or construction services.
- Ensure adherence to Client standards to develop detailed scope and engineering plans for projects. Partner with subject matter experts to prepare scope of work.
- Perform administrative duties as required from time to time including mailings, office supply and documentation reproductions.
- Complete timesheets daily with project summaries in the invoicing standard format. Prepare by deadline, accurate and complete invoice letter write-ups for project work in accordance with the Company’s standard format.
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering
- EIT Certification or ability to obtain EIT Certification within 6 months of employment.
- PE a plus!
- 3 - 5 years’ experience in physical design engineering for electric substations
- Possess strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills and able to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
- Strong (effective) written and verbal communication skills, exceptional computer skills, with emphasis in project management, spreadsheet and word processing applications.
- Strong skills of time management, organizational and multi-tasking.
PHYSICAL:
- This position requires the ability to listen and hear, good eyesight, sitting, standing, walking, and use of hands and arms.
BENEFITS:
- 100% Employer paid Health Insurance and 50% for first dependent
- 200% 401(k) match up to 4.5%
- Employer paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- PTO starting at 3 weeks with rollover
- Annual Employer Contribution to Health Savings Account through High-Deductible Health Plan
- Annual Profit-Sharing Bonus based on Performance.
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The qualifications that appear most often in substation design engineer jobs across Texas.
- Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license or active EIT registration with a credible PE path
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited program
- Proficiency in substation layout, protection and control design, and one-line diagram drafting
- Hands-on experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, or comparable substation design software
- Familiarity with NERC, IEEE, and NESC standards governing substation construction in Texas
- Experience coordinating with ERCOT interconnection requirements and Texas utility planning processes
Substation Design Engineer Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a substation design engineer in Texas?
You begin with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited program, then sit for the Fundamentals of Engineering exam administered by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors to earn your Engineer-in-Training registration. After gaining qualifying work experience under a licensed PE, you pass the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam to earn your Texas PE license, which most utilities and large engineering firms require before you lead substation design work independently.
How much do substation design engineers make in Texas?
Substation design engineers in Texas earn a median of about $129,450 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $76,120 for the lowest 10% to over $210,160 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire substation design engineers in Texas?
Employers hiring substation design engineers in Texas right now include Kimley-Horn, WSP in the U.S., and Senergy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Texas's deregulated ERCOT grid and its aggressive renewable buildout have kept demand steady across both investor-owned utilities and the engineering-procurement-construction firms that serve them.
Which Texas cities have the most substation design engineer jobs?
Houston, Waco, and Austin lead Texas for substation design engineer openings, driven by the concentration of transmission and distribution utilities, large engineering firms, and data-center load growth that is pushing substantial substation construction across the DFW metroplex and the Houston energy corridor. Smaller markets like Abilene and Midland also appear in listings tied to wind and solar interconnection projects across West Texas.
Are there remote substation design engineer jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're rare. Substation design involves frequent site visits, utility coordination meetings, and field verification that make fully remote arrangements uncommon. About 25% of substation design engineer openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to concentrate on the drafting, documentation, and specification phases of projects rather than commissioning or field engineering work.
How can I get hired as a substation design engineer in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to new-graduate engineering programs at Texas-based utilities such as Oncor or AEP Texas, or to the entry-level design associate roles at engineering firms like Burns & McDonnell and Leidos that staff Texas grid projects. Lateral moves from electrical engineering roles in industrial plant design or power systems analysis are common stepping stones. Completing your EIT registration with the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors immediately after graduation gives you a concrete credential that separates you from candidates still awaiting examination.
Where can I find and apply to substation design engineer jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to substation design engineer jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings updated regularly. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your experience and target location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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