FluidStack
Electrical Engineer, Substation Design
Austin, TX$200k–$250kfulltimemidAdded 2 days ago
About this role
Fluidstack seeks a senior Electrical Engineer to lead high-voltage substation design and standards development across multiple data center campuses. You'll direct the full lifecycle of HV/MV substation projects—from initial siting through energization—while managing engineering teams, consultants, and equipment manufacturers across major grid regions.
What you'll do
- Lead HV/MV substation design (up to 345 kV) from concept through detailed design, construction, and energization
- Review and approve EPC and consultant deliverables including layouts, electrical drawings, protection systems, and construction documents
- Perform engineering studies: load flow, short circuit, arc flash, grounding, relay coordination, and cable ampacity analysis
- Develop equipment specifications and RFPs; evaluate bids and witness factory acceptance tests for transformers and switchgear
- Coordinate with utilities and ISOs/RTOs on interconnection agreements and technical requirements
- Support construction, commissioning, and troubleshooting during phased energization
What they're looking for
- HV/MV substation design (transmission and distribution)
- Electrical engineering calculations and studies
- Equipment procurement and bid evaluation
- Protection and control system design
- Utility interconnection processes (ERCOT, PJM, MISO)
- Technical documentation and standards authorship
- Factory acceptance testing and commissioning
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
Benefits
- Competitive salary ($200k–$250k annually) plus equity
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement or pension plan
- Generous paid time off
- Pay equity and transparency commitment
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