Expanse Electrical Co. ยท 2 months ago
Substation Designer
Houston, Texas, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expExpanse Electrical Co. is a company specializing in electrical engineering, and they are seeking a Substation Senior Designer. This role involves preparing, reviewing, and coordinating detailed design drawings and documentation for high-voltage electrical substations, while collaborating closely with engineers and project managers.
ConstructionElectrical DistributionMechanical Engineering
Responsibilities
Develop and prepare substation design drawings including general arrangements, grounding layouts, conduit and cable routing, control house layouts, and wiring diagrams
Produce detailed physical and protection/control designs using AutoCAD, MicroStation, or other CAD platforms
Collaborate with engineers and other designers to ensure all drawings align with engineering calculations and specifications
Perform 3D modeling and design coordination to resolve spatial or constructability conflicts
Review and check drawings for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to company and client standards
Support material take-offs (MTOs), bill of materials (BOMs), and as-built documentation
Ensure all designs comply with industry standards and codes (e.g., IEEE, NESC, NEC, ANSI)
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior designers and drafters
Assist project engineers with design coordination, schedule management, and quality control
Participate in field visits and site walkdowns to collect data and support construction activities
Qualification
Required
Associate degree or technical diploma in Drafting, Design Technology, or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
8+ years of experience in electrical substation design (utility or EPC environment)
Demonstrated experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, or Bentley Substation
Strong understanding of substation equipment layout, bus configurations, and control/protection systems
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
Strong communication and collaboration abilities across disciplines
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines
Proactive problem-solving mindset and commitment to quality
Ability to work independently and lead small design teams when required
Preferred
Experience with 3D design tools (e.g., Bentley Substation, AutoCAD 3D, or Revit)
Familiarity with BIM and intelligent design workflows
Knowledge of P&C schematics, SCADA, and relay panel design
Previous experience in lead designer or checker roles
Company
Expanse Electrical Co.
Expanse Electrical Company is a premier provider of integrated electrical infrastructure, instrumentation and automation system solutions.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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unknown2026-01-12Acquired
Leadership Team
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Jerrit Coward
CEO
Recent News
2026-01-13
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