
Electrical Engineer – Medium/High Voltage
Hanson Professional Services Inc.
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Austin • Texas • United States
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Salary
💰 $95,000 - $160,000 per year
Tech Stack
About the role
- Design medium- and high-voltage power distribution and management systems for renewable energy projects such as solar, wind, BESS, EV charging, and microgrids
- Prepare specifications, calculations, drawings, and full construction packages for complex electrical systems and equipment ranging from 15kV up to 200kV
- Conduct quality assurance and quality control reviews to ensure compliance with corporate, national, and client standards
- Provide technical support to field personnel for medium- and high-voltage collection systems, substations, and transmission equipment up to 200kV
- Perform electrical studies including short-circuit, arc flash, load flow, power factor, relay coordination, capacity analysis, reliability analysis, and ampacity calculations
- Troubleshoot electrical equipment issues within supported renewable energy facilities
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and remotely coordinate with colleagues across multiple offices
- Conduct due diligence, feasibility, conceptual design studies, and inverter-based resource (IBR) interconnection studies; prepare utility master plan reports
- Participate in project management tasks, including client meetings, system design coordination, equipment selection, technical specification development, shop drawing review, and construction administration
- Mentor engineering and design personnel within the Power Market team
- Travel occasionally for client meetings, field reviews, and project assignments, with flexibility to work extended hours when project deadlines require.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in consulting with a focus on medium- and high-voltage power system design
- Licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) or the ability to obtain licensure within six months
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Familiarity with AutoCAD, MicroStation, GIS, and/or PLS-CADD
- Experience using power analysis software such as EasyPower, ETAP, or SKM Power Tools
- Knowledge of CDGES software; experience with GIS (Gas Insulated Switchgear) and Synergi is a plus
- Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to engineers, clients, and stakeholders
- Ability to meet all pre-employment requirements, including background checks, drug screening, and MVR review as applicable.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Performance bonuses
- 401(k) with matching contribution
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Comprehensive health & well-being plans
- Financial wellness plans
- Work-life balance programs
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
power distribution designmedium-voltage systemshigh-voltage systemselectrical studiesshort-circuit analysisarc flash analysisload flow analysisrelay coordinationcapacity analysisampacity calculations
Soft Skills
relationship-buildingcommunicationmentoringcollaborationproject management
Certifications
Bachelor of Science in Electrical EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) licensure