Substation Engineer 2
CoServTexas, United States
Posted May 6, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
CoServ is a North Texas electric cooperative and gas distribution company serving seven counties with over 475,000 meters. For 87 years it has grown into one of the fastest‑growing co‑ops in the nation while keeping a steadfast focus on safety, reliability, and customer service. The company invests heavily in smart‑grid technologies, energy‑efficiency programs, and renewable resources to deliver secure, sustainable power to farms, homes, and businesses. CoServ’s distinctive advantage lies in its community‑first culture, where employees, members, and local partners collaborate to advance the grid and foster economic growth.
Job Description
Under general supervision, the Substation Engineer 2 executes standard substation designs and provides construction/commissioning support. Produces complete design packages, coordinates with internal/external partners, and ensures designs align with IEEE/NESC and CoServ standards and with PUCT/ERCOT/NERC expectations.
Requirements
- Produce standard substation design packages (one-/three-lines, layouts, grounding, raceway/cable, equipment specs)
- Perform typical calculations (equipment ratings, thermal/clearances, grounding grid sizing, short-circuit inputs) with peer review
- Coordinate with Civil/Structural and P&C to integrate designs and eliminate clashes
- Prepare and review equipment specs; support bid evaluations and submittal reviews
- Provide construction support (RFIs, field changes, redlines) and update as-builts
- Support commissioning readiness (punch lists, pre-energization checks) and capture documentation for turnover
- Maintain design records for compliance evidence and future maintenance use
- Identify design improvements; suggest updates to standards and templates
- Mentor Engineer 1 on drafting standards and calculation basics
- Contribute input to long-lead material lists and equipment forecasts
- Participate in lessons-learned and bring actions into future designs
- Support IT/OT integration efforts for substation systems
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Holidays
