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About the Role

Stanley Consultants is seeking a Substation designer with a background in electrical power substations for utility clients. This role involves detailed design of substation deliverables, providing technical expertise, and potentially leading less experienced designers.

Responsibilities

Serve as a discipline designer on multidiscipline projects, multiple projects, and large, complex projects.
Provide technical expertise to assigned projects, including the evaluation and resolution of specific design problems.
Perform detailed design of substation deliverables with limited input from Engineering lead.
Generate substation deliverables including layouts, sections and elevations, bills of materials, lightning protection, conduit and cable plans, and grounding analysis and design.
Create single and three-line schematic diagrams and wiring diagrams.
Perform lighting design and specify equipment and materials.
Coordinate with other disciplines including project management, physical, protection and control, structural, civil, transmission line, and drafting disciplines.
Assist with or perform three phase and single phase voltage, ampacity, and power calculations.
Perform arc flash analyses.
Conduct site visits for data gathering.
Write material procurement and construction specifications.
Evaluate contractor bids.
Perform bus and insulator strength calculations and insulation coordination studies.
Review shop drawings.
Research equipment.
Develop voltage drop, conduit fill and battery sizing calculations.
Generate engineering fee estimates.
Provide field support during construction.
Prepare reports.
Lead and mentor less experienced engineers and designers through the design process.
Work as part of a design team and could be assigned to more than one project.
Provide conceptual input to projects during the planning and execution stage.
Interface with engineers/architects to support project execution.
Assist in the pricing, estimating, scoping, and marketing strategies for proposed projects.
Perform other non-routine and complex tasks in support of the project engineer.
Evaluate the need for design changes and make appropriate recommendations.
Use engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.
Adhere to company standards for quality assurance and quality control.
Perform occasional site visits or field assignments.
Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Associates degree in CADD, engineering technology, the sciences or related field
Normally a minimum of 15 years relevant experience
Discipline design experience
Proficient in project set up and start up
Extends, visualizes, and defines problems as they are encountered.
Initiates actions and achieves results through independent action – checked and reviewed only in areas where attention is required.
May assist with coordination and training of less experienced designers.

Skills

Electrical power substations
Substation design
Engineering and design software

Location

Austin, TX

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Senior

Education Level

Associates degree in CADD, engineering technology, the sciences or related field

Benefits

Flexible work options
Competitive pay
Member-ownership
Numerous paid holidays
Generous paid time off (PTO)
Parental leave
Professional development leave
Comprehensive insurance package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, Doctor On Demand, wellness reimbursement, and mental health resources
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Identity theft protection
Tuition assistance
Professional society membership
Company stock ownership
Generous 401K match
Incentive compensation
Profit-sharing contributions to retirement 401K plans

About the Company

Stanley Consultants is an award-winning and industry-leading global consulting engineering firm, with an unmatched commitment to culture, values, and ethics.
We are dedicated to client experience and solve the most complex challenges to create a sustainable, connected, and enriched world for all.
As the world changes, Stanley strategically evolves with it, integrating the latest technology, innovation, and resiliency practices.
With over a century of experience serving the energy, federal government, transportation, and water sectors, we have helped improve lives and shape the infrastructure systems that connect us.
As an employee-owned organization with a People First approach, we stand apart from other engineering consulting and services firms.
At Stanley, your voice counts, your growth matters, and your success is our success.
Stanley Consultants offers flexible work options, competitive pay and great benefits, a strong sense of community, and the chance to build a meaningful, long-term career!

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)