Substation Physical Engineer at Pond & Company in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

About the Position



Pond is seeking an experienced Substation Physical Engineer to support the design and development of (12kV-500kV) transmission and distribution substations. This role offers an opportunity to join our growing Energy team in either one of the following Pond offices: Atlanta, GA; Peachtree Corners, GA; Tampa, FL; The Woodlands, TX; Denver, CO. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of relevant experience and a passion for growth and collaboration. In this role, you will support the Power Services program, delivering projects for clients across the United States, offering opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills in transmission and distribution substation design. We are looking for a self-starter who can work independently. The ideal candidate will work closely with protection & control (P&C), civil, and structural teams to deliver high-quality substation solutions.



Job Responsibilities

• Develop substation physical layouts, including general arrangements (GA), equipment layouts, conduit, grounding, and raceway designs.


• Prepare substation design calculations such as bus calculations, cable sizing & schedules, grounding analysis, and lightning protection designs.


• Coordinate with civil, site, and structural engineers to integrate their designs into substation drawings.


• Specify and select high-voltage equipment such as transformers, circuit breakers, disconnect switches, buswork, CTs/PTs, and surge arresters.


• Proficient in AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, MicroStation, ETAP, CYME and SKM with expertise in substation design, power system analysis, and electrical modeling.


• Ensure compliance with NERC, IEEE, NEC, NESC, and client-specific design standards.


• Knowledge of Air-Insulated (AIS) and Gas-Insulated (GIS) substations.


• Provide guidance and mentorship to team members.


• Support the development of bid packages, bills of materials (BOMs), and technical specifications.


• Collaborate with internal teams, including substation P&C engineers, project managers and other disciplines, as well as utilities, clients, and field engineers.


• Review vendor drawings and ensure proper equipment integration into substation designs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Electrical Engineering or equivalent


• Professional Engineering License (PE) or on the path to obtain PE


• 5+ years of experience in substation design


• Familiarity with relevant industry codes, standards, and design software

About Pond



Pond is an award-winning, full-service architecture, engineering, planning, construction management, and environmental services firm providing professional solutions to clients throughout the U.S. and globally for nearly 60 years. Pond's staff of 600+ professionals provide a deep bench strength of experience and capabilities to offer customized solutions that help clients manage projects from concept to completion - and everything in between - with confidence and clarity. Pond is currently ranked as the 80th largest engineering and design firm by ENR, Atlanta's #1 engineering firm by Atlanta Business Chronicle, and has been recognized as an Employer of the Year by Georgia ACEC and a Best Place to Work for Working Parents.



Additional Information


Many factors are considered when determining compensation at Pond, including scope and level of position, geographic location, candidate skill, knowledge and experience. Starting base pay may vary depending on these factors. We anticipate filling this position as a Electrical Engineer III - Energy with a salary range of $75,900.00 - $159,800.00 .


Additional cash incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial and/or other benefits dependent on position offered. Learn more about Pond's comprehensive benefits offerings here .


All offers of employment made by Pond & Company are contingent upon satisfactory background check results. Pre-employment background checks will be conducted on all candidates that are offered a position at Pond in compliance with program policy as well as state and federal regulations.



Equal Opportunity Employer



We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Employment decisions at Pond are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state and local laws in jurisdictions where we operate. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at hrdepartment@pondco.com .


Apply for this position at careers.pondco.com . We are always looking for driven professionals of all disciplines to join our fast-growing company. For more information on our services, clientele, or employment opportunities, visit our website at www.pondco.com.
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