Substation Engineer 2

Corinth, Texas, Position Summary Under general supervision, the Substation Engineer 2 executes standard substation designs and provides construction/commissioning support. Produces complete design packages, coordinates with internal/external partners, and ensures designs align with IEEE/NESC and CoServ standards and with PUCT/ERCOT/NERC expectations. Primary Position Responsibilities

Produce standard substation design packages (one-/three-lines, layouts, grounding, raceway/cable, equipment specs). Perform typical calculations (equipment ratings, thermal/clearances, grounding grid sizing, short-circuit inputs) with peer review. Coordinate with Civil/Structural and P&C to integrate designs and eliminate clashes. Prepare and review equipment specs; support bid evaluations and submittal reviews. Provide construction support (RFIs, field changes, redlines) and update as-builts. Support commissioning readiness (punch lists, pre-energization checks) and capture documentation for turnover. Maintain design records for compliance evidence and future maintenance use. Identify design improvements; suggest updates to standards and templates.

Secondary Position Responsibilities

Mentor Engineer 1 on drafting standards and calculation basics. Contribute input to long-lead material lists and equipment forecasts. Participate in lessons-learned and bring actions into future designs. Support IT/OT integration efforts for substation systems.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Position Requirements Education, Experience, and Certifications Required

Bachelor of Science from an ABET accredited university in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering. 2 years’ experience in substation engineering, design, or operations within the electric utility industry. Engineer In Training certification.

Education, Experience, and Certifications Preferred

4 years’ experience in substation engineering, design, or operations within the electric utility industry.

Skills and Abilities Required

Working knowledge of substation equipment and layouts; grounding and clearance fundamentals. Familiarity with regulatory environment (PUCT/ERCOT/NERC awareness). Proficiency with Microsoft 365; ability to use CAD and basic analysis tools. Strong organization, documentation, and cross-team coordination.

Skills and Abilities Preferred

Experience with AutoCAD and analysis tools (ETAP/ASPEN). Exposure to construction means/methods and commissioning workflows.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds. Ability to sit for long periods of time Drives company vehicle as needed. Operates office equipment such as a computer, telephone, fax machine, copier, etc. Works in potentially hazardous conditions caused by pets and wildlife in or near the work site. Works in areas with possible exposure to poison oak, poison ivy, and insect stings. Exposure to outdoor environments, including high-voltage facilities, requiring adherence to strict safety protocols. Occasional travel and extended hours may be required during project commissioning and outage support.

Other Requirements

Must have and maintain a valid Texas driver's license.