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Senior Substation Designer

Job Description

We’re currently looking for multiple Substation Designers to join a global engineering consultancy with an impressive and growing portfolio of data center projects.

If you’re a substation designer looking to move away from traditional utility project work and transition into the data center space, this could be the opportunity for you.

The company is expanding both their Protection & Controls Design team and their Physical Design team, with multiple hires planned across the following locations. The working schedule will be hybrid, with 3 days in the office per week:

Texas – Houston, Dallas, or Austin

California – San Francisco or Los Angeles

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Associate degree in Technology or a related technical field, along with 6+ years of relevant experience.
  • 6+ years of experience in utility substation Protection & Controls or Physical Design for medium- to high-voltage systems (up to 345kV).
  • Working knowledge of applicable industry standards such as IEEE and ANSI.
  • Advanced experience with design software including AutoCAD and MicroStation.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively to meet project goals and deadlines.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with clients, regulators, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
  • Willingness to travel periodically for site visits, client meetings, or vendor coordination as needed.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Senior Substation Designer

Houston, TX
Full time

Published on 03/06/2026

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