Substation Project Engineer (Hybrid)

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Lewisville, TX, USA
Hybrid
Senior level
Logistics • Real Estate • Energy • Utilities
The Role
Design and lead substation engineering projects including relay/RTU installations, breaker and transformer work, physical and electrical layouts, specifications, estimates, schedules, QAQC, site inspections, client communication, and mentoring design staff to deliver projects on time and on budget.
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Job Overview:

With over 70 years of operating experience, Primoris Power Delivery services include engineering and design, installation and maintenance, material and equipment procurement, repair of electrical transmission, distribution, substation, wireless communication, and storm restoration. Our experience ranges from small engineering and consulting projects to multi-million dollar turn-key distribution, substation, and transmission line programs.

We are currently looking for a Substation Project Engineer to join the Power Solutions team!  This is a hybrid opportunity (in office Mon-Wed).

Duties & Responsibilities

Employees may perform any or all of the following:

  • Engineering: Apply sound knowledge of utility substation designs and standards.
  • Provide electrical design: For projects like relay upgrades, breaker additions/upgrades, transformer replacements, RTU installations, and new substations.
  • Provide physical design: For projects like bus additions, new equipment installations, and new substations.
  • Create project deliverables: Develop scope definitions, estimates, and schedules; collaborate with Project Managers to ensure on-time and on-budget completion.
  • Prepare specifications: Develop specifications and material lists.
  • Oversee drawings: Manage preparation of review sets and final construction sets.
  • Handle project closeout: Oversee as-built revisions.
  • Project Communication: Interact with clients, utility personnel, manufacturers’ representatives, and others as needed.
  • Stay informed: Keep up with developments in electric utility substation design & construction; suggest improvements.
  • Serve as lead: Act as Lead Engineer on assigned projects.
  • Perform site visits: Conduct documentation and inspections at job sites as required.
  • Mentor team: Train Design Engineers, Designers, and Electrical CAD Technicians.
  • Additional duties: As assigned by the Manager of Electrical Engineering or a Senior Protection & Control Engineer.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.

Required Experience

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in substation design and construction
  • Professional Engineering License or Professional Certification (desirable).
  • Working knowledge of scheduling software and spreadsheet programs.
  • Knowledge of applicable engineering codes.

Skills

  • Interpersonal: Ability to interact successfully with all levels of staff, clients, and vendors; work collaboratively.
  • Project Management: Plan, organize, and implement projects with successful, timely results; mentor and direct team members.
  • Efficiency: Efficient use of software, materials, and equipment to minimize costs; dedication to on-schedule completion; efficient time management; willingness to work unusual/extended hours as needed to support field construction
  • Attention to Detail: Close focus on details; consistency, accuracy, and thoroughness. Perform QAQC for design packages
  • Adaptability: Open to change; receptive to new ideas and concepts.

***Located in Lewisville on a Hybrid Schedule***

PSC is a drug-free environment, and all candidates are subject to drug testing.

Benefits Include:                                                                                                       

  • Competitive compensation is paid weekly.
  • Best-in-class; Medical, Dental, Vision, and LTD/STD.
  • 401(k) with company match, vested day-one.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].
  • Tuition Reimbursement.
  • Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and Community Service Paid Time Off.
  • We provide paid sick leave as required by Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
  • Pet Coverage "For our Furry Friends"
  • Legal Assistance Coverage
  • Award-winning safety programs.
  • Overtime opportunities.
  • Growth Opportunities.
  • And more

EEO Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Third Party Agency Notice:

Primoris will not accept any unsolicited resumes from any third-party recruiting agencies either domestic or international. Primoris nor its subsidiaries will be responsible for any fees from the use of any unsolicited resumes either through our ATS or via electronic mail systems from any agency representative or agency consultant unless your firm is an approved vendor partner with a current executed agreement

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Company Overview:

Primoris Power Solutions simplifies complex power projects by assembling the perfect team and plan for your specific needs. Whether you need stand-alone engineering, construction services, or a fully integrated solution, we've got you covered. We offer a full suite of project delivery methods, including Design-Build (DB) and Engineer-Procure-Construct (EPC).

Benefits:

  • Competitive compensation paid weekly.

  • Best-in-class; Medical, Dental, Vision, and LTD/STD.

  • 401(k) with company match, vested day-one.

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].

  • Tuition Reimbursement.

  • Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and Community Service Paid Time Off.

  • Pet Coverage "For our Furry Friends"

  • Legal Assistance Coverage

  • Award winning safety programs.

  • Overtime opportunities.

  • Growth Opportunities.

  • And more.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Agency Statement

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in substation design and construction
  • Professional Engineering License or Professional Certification
  • Working knowledge of scheduling software and spreadsheet programs
  • Knowledge of applicable engineering codes
  • Experience with electrical CAD and managing drawing sets
  • Experience with relay upgrades, breaker upgrades, transformer replacements, and RTU installations
  • Ability to perform site visits, documentation, and field inspections
  • Project management skills including scope, estimates, schedules, and budget adherence
  • Perform QAQC for design packages
  • Ability to mentor and train Design Engineers, Designers, and Electrical CAD Technicians

Primoris Services Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Primoris Services Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Primoris Services Corporation.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare offerings include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision with multiple plan options and bundled care‑navigation and virtual programs. Feedback suggests the medical package is competitive and broadly useful for employees.
  • Retirement Support Retirement support includes a company‑matched 401(k) with immediate vesting and access to an employee stock purchase plan. Feedback suggests these elements add meaningful long‑term value versus typical sector offerings.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Pay is considered strong in many field roles, with overtime and per diem opportunities that materially boost take‑home. Feedback suggests earnings potential is high for those willing to take travel‑heavy or long‑hour assignments.

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The Company
HQ: Dallas, TX
5,177 Employees
Year Founded: 1960

What We Do

Primoris Services Corporation (NYSE: PRIM) is a leading provider of critical infrastructure services to the utility, energy, and renewables markets throughout the United States and Canada. We deliver a range of engineering, construction, and maintenance capabilities that power, connect, and enhance society. On projects spanning utility-scale solar, renewables, power delivery, communications, power generation, and transportation infrastructure, we offer unmatched value to our clients, a safe and entrepreneurial culture to our employees, and innovation and excellence to our communities.

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