Electrical Engineer (Substation Design)
Job Description
Job Title: Electrical Engineer – Substation Design
Location: Remote (Texas)
Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Fortiva is currently representing a global leader in high-voltage electrical engineering, powering the transition to a sustainable future. From renewable energy to data centers and complex utility projects, they operate at the cutting edge of the industry.
They build on a foundation of safety, collaboration, and continuous innovation. They invest heavily in their people - offering real opportunities to develop, lead, and shape the future of energy. If you are driven by complex problem-solving and want to lead rather than follow, you belong there.
The Role
We are seeking an Electrical Engineer (Substation Design) to join our client's high-performing design team. In this role, you will lead the charge on multi-disciplinary Transmission & Distribution (T&D) projects both domestically and internationally.
You will manage key elements of design delivery across concurrent high-voltage projects, collaborating directly with clients, civil designers, and utility providers. Expect dynamic project variety and periodic travel to client sites to define project scope and translate needs into high-quality technical proposals.
Key Responsibilities
- Design Delivery: Lead electrical engineering design for assigned HV transmission and distribution projects.
- Systems & Layouts: Prepare physical HV layouts, single-line diagrams (SLDs), electrical systems, and secondary control/protection system designs.
- System Studies: Perform complex HV system studies, including protection coordination, voltage regulation, load flow, and fault-level reports.
- Stakeholder Management: Act as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for utility providers and client owner’s engineers; manage design pack submittals