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Senior Electrical Engineer

Electric Power Engineers
Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2026 CLOSED ON 2/7/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Electrical Engineer position at Electric Power Engineers?

Overview

We are designing the grid of the future!Â

Working as a Sr. Electrical Engineer at EPE, you will act as an owner engineer and design engineer on various MV and HV generation substation projects.

Responsibilities

How you can make an impact

  • Aspects of electrical design related to generation, transmission, and distribution, including substations for solar, wind, and battery energy storage systems (BESS). Integration into the electrical grid, underground distribution systems, industrial electrical plant applications, and communications technologies.
  • Outlining the initial design concepts for substations and overseeing the review or creation of detailed designs, this includes:
    • Electrical layouts and elevations
    • Single-line and three-line diagrams
    • DC and AC control schematics, wiring connections, cable schedules
    • Organization of raceways, such as cable trays, duct banks, and trenches,
    • Comprehensive bill of materials.
  • Author technical specifications for major electrical components to meet customer needs and adhere to the most recent and relevant standards.
  • Vendor's proposal evaluation
  • Reviewing vendor's equipment specifications, and shop drawings.
  • Maintaining project schedule while adhering to project quality and budget objectives.
  • Excellent teamwork and collaboration.
  • Provide technical guidance to junior designers and engineers.
Qualifications

Bring your passion, here's what's needed:

  • Bachelor of Science or Electrical Engineering with power system emphasis.
  • 10 years of experience in relevant work.
  • License as a Professional Engineer

Lead the change!

Be a part of an innovative team shaping the grid of the future through

advanced energy intelligence

For more than half a century, Electric Power Engineers (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe, providing consulting expertise and energy intelligence software solutions for complex engineering and grid modeling challenges. As leaders in the renewables space, we are focused on building a modern, secure, and resilient grid. Join us in making an impact on the communities we serve and the environment in which we live. Together we can transform the future of energy.

How We Support You

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage forÂ

you

  • Generous PTO and paid holidays
  • MyShare Employee Ownership Program
  • Work with industry leaders
  • 401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)

Location

This position will be remote US or Canada

Travel

Occasional travel may be needed (10

% or less

EPE is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster, and its supplement are available using the following links:Â

EEOC is the Law Poster

Third-Party Recruiting Notification

EPE does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to EPE via our career page or to any of our managers or employees will be considered public information, may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume, and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency. EPE will not pay a fee to a third-party recruiter or agency

without a previously signed third-party agreement

 and has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of the Talent Acquisition team.Â

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