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Primary location: Mobile, AL
Additional office options: TX, LA, SC, GA, PA
Hybrid or interoffice execution support may be available
Relocation assistance may be offered based on role and location
Hargrove Engineers & Constructors is seeking a licensed Professional Electrical Engineer (PE) with extensive experience in high‑voltage substation systems to join our growing team. This role focuses on the physical design, analysis, and execution of substations up to 345kV, supporting projects from early conceptual development through construction and commissioning.
The ideal candidate is a technically strong engineer who brings leadership capability, sound engineering judgment, and a commitment to quality, safety, and mentoring the next generation of engineers.
Key ResponsibilitiesSubstation Physical DesignPerform complete physical design of high‑voltage substations in compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements, including:
- General arrangement drawings
- Equipment, electrical, and control building layouts
- Elevation and section views
- Cable trench and duct bank design
- Equipment grounding systems and ground grids
- Lightning protection systems
- Conduit and cable tray routing
- AC and DC station service systems
- Substation area lighting systems
- Bills of Materials (BOMs)
Conduct and/or oversee detailed electrical calculations and studies, including:
- Substation grounding calculations and touch/step voltage analysis
- Pre‑ and post‑energization harmonic studies
- Short‑circuit and fault current analysis
- Bus bar mechanical force calculations
- Load flow and reactive power flow analysis
- Harmonic filter analysis
- NERC compliance evaluations
- Protective relay coordination studies
- Transient analysis
- Transmission slack‑span calculations
- Corona performance studies
- Develop equipment and material specifications for outdoor switchyard equipment up to 345kV
- Prepare procurement specifications and design scopes for engineered equipment, including:
- Vacuum and SF₆ circuit breakers
- Motor‑operated and manual gang‑operated switches
- Current and potential transformers (CTs/PTs)
- Station service transformers
- Insulators and surge arresters
- Station service battery systems
- Review, coordinate, and integrate vendor drawings and technical documentation
- Coordinate with vendors to ensure timely delivery of drawings, materials, and equipment in accordance with project schedules
- Develop conceptual and preliminary designs to support planning and cost estimating
- Prepare design documentation supporting procurement, construction, and operations/maintenance
- Participate in and/or lead client meetings and job site visits
- Support construction activities and commissioning as needed
- Adhere to Hargrove’s QA/QC processes across all design deliverables
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and designers
- Support the development of best practices and consistency in substation design execution
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Minimum 10 years of experience in substation physical design
- Proven experience with high‑voltage systems up to 345kV
- Strong organizational, documentation, and quality control skills
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Working knowledge of one or more of the following:
- AutoCAD and/or AutoCAD Electrical
- Bentley MicroStation
- ETAP, SKM PowerTools, or ASPEN OneLiner
- CYMCAP
- PLS‑CADD (or comparable transmission line analysis software)
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods, as required by project and site activities
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Hargrove CultureWe work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.
Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.
As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.
Equal Opportunity Employment StatementHargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Minimum 10 years of experience in substation physical design
- Proven experience with high-voltage systems up to 345kV
- Strong organizational, documentation, and quality control skills
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Authorization to work in the United States
- AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical
- Bentley MicroStation
- ETAP, SKM PowerTools, or ASPEN OneLiner
- CYMCAP
- PLS-CADD (or comparable transmission line analysis software)
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
What We Do
Hargrove Engineers & Constructors is a full‑service EPC firm providing engineering, procurement, construction management, controls & automation, life sciences, equipment solutions, and technical services for industrial clients. Founded in 1995 and 100% employee‑owned, Hargrove supports projects from concept through commissioning with over 2,700 teammates across 19+ offices, serving industries such as chemicals, refining, manufacturing, power, and life sciences worldwide, and delivering reliable, client-focused solutions.
