Senior Substation Engineer (PE Required)

Senior Substation Engineer (PE Required)

Location: Boerne, TX

Employment Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time

Work Arrangement: Hybrid | Minimum 3 Days In Office

Compensation: $120,000–$190,000 annually, based on experience

Travel: Travel to project sites as needed

Relocation Assistance: Candidates with an active Texas PE license and relocation interest may be considered

Position Overview

Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking a detail-oriented and innovative Senior Substation Engineer to lead the design, development, and implementation of high-voltage substation projects. This role is responsible for performing and overseeing physical design activities for substations ranging from 4kV to 345kV, reviewing and sealing engineering documents, managing project execution, and providing technical leadership to engineering teams.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in substation physical design, strong project management capabilities, and a Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Texas.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Design & Technical Leadership

• Lead the detailed physical design of high-voltage substation projects ranging from 4kV to 345kV.
• Develop and oversee station physical layouts, sections and elevations, cable and conduit plans, grounding systems, control enclosure layouts, lightning protection systems, and yard lighting plans.
• Review, approve, and seal engineering drawings, calculations, specifications, and design documentation.
• Serve as the technical subject matter expert for advanced engineering concepts, principles, and methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, client requirements, and regulatory guidelines.

Project Management & Execution

• Manage substation projects from initial scoping through final design, implementation, and project closeout.
• Coordinate project schedules, deliverables, and resource requirements to ensure successful project execution.
• Maintain project documentation, including calculations, design decisions, technical correspondence, and engineering records.
• Prepare project closeout documentation and support successful project completion.

Proposal Development & Client Support

• Participate in EPC proposal development and project planning activities.
• Prepare accurate project proposals, schedules, budgets, and cost estimates while maintaining established project margins.
• Review construction pricing with EPC partners to ensure competitiveness and accuracy.
• Present technical solutions and project proposals to clients as required.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Quality Assurance & Field Support

• Perform quality control reviews of engineering deliverables to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery.
• Conduct field surveys and site assessments to gather information for engineering designs.
• Perform construction inspections and field visits to verify compliance with engineering drawings and specifications.
• Resolve technical engineering issues and conflicts throughout the project lifecycle.

Mentorship & Team Development

• Mentor and train junior engineers and design staff.
• Provide technical guidance and support to project teams.
• Promote knowledge sharing and engineering best practices throughout the organization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Texas required.
• Minimum 5–10 years of experience in high-voltage substation physical design.
• Experience designing substation projects ranging from 4kV to 345kV.
• Strong knowledge of substation layouts, grounding systems, control buildings, cable and conduit design, and protection systems.
• Experience reviewing and sealing engineering documents.
• Strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• EPC project experience.
• Experience leading engineering teams and mentoring junior staff.
• Experience supporting utility, transmission, and power delivery projects.
• Strong project management and client-facing experience.

Technical Skills

• High Voltage Substation Design
• Physical Substation Design
• Ground Grid Design
• Cable & Conduit Design
• Electrical Power Systems
• Engineering Calculations
• Project Management
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Technical Documentation
• Quality Control Review
• Construction Support
• EPC Project Delivery

Benefits

• 100% Employer-Paid Medical Insurance
• 50% Employer-Paid Coverage for First Dependent
• 401(k) with 200% Company Match up to 4.5%
• Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability (STD)
• Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Dental, Vision, Life, and Supplemental Insurance Options
• Paid Holidays
• Three Weeks PTO to Start with Rollover
• Annual Employer HSA Contribution
• Annual Profit-Sharing Bonus Based on Company Performance

Why Work with Wheeler Staffing Partners?

Wheeler Staffing Partners connects top engineering talent with industry-leading organizations across the energy, utility, and infrastructure sectors. We provide personalized career guidance, direct access to high-impact projects, and long-term opportunities that support professional growth and career advancement. Our team is committed to helping engineering professionals build rewarding careers with organizations that value innovation, technical excellence, and leadership.