Electrical Engineer, Substation Design R&D

FluidStack

. Engineer substation designs for campus interconnection, including HV yards and MV distribution substations .

Posted 10/25/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $203,000 - $232,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and engineering high voltage substations, including physical layouts and equipment specifications, while ensuring compliance with utility standards. Capable of translating complex requirements into standardized designs and supporting construction and energization processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

HV Substation DesignTransmission-Class Transformers SpecificationSubstation Construction SupportUtility Review ProcessGrounding Studies (IEEE 80)

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Hard Skills

Substation DesignOne-Line DiagramsProtection InterfacesBus ConfigurationsEquipment SpecificationsProductizing DesignsGIS SubstationsInterconnection Processes138kV-Plus ExperienceData Center Design

Industry Keywords

Utility StandardsElectrical DesignConstruction SafetyPPE ComplianceNon-Climate-Controlled Environments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Engineer substation designs for campus interconnection, including HV yards and MV distribution substations
Own physical and electrical design, including layouts, bus configurations, and equipment specifications to utility standards
Interface with utilities and consultants
Translate requirements into designs that pass review the first time
Standardize substations so one design can be stamped across sites instead of creating bespoke yards
Support substation construction and energization
Work with teams spanning hardware and software to deliver AI compute infrastructure
Acquire power, design and build data centers, and operate them

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience designing HV substations, including physical, one-line, and protection interfaces
Experience taking substation packages through utility review
Experience specifying transmission-class transformers, breakers, and switchgear
Experience supporting substation construction and energization
Experience productizing designs rather than redrawing them
Bonus: 138kV-plus experience
Bonus: Grounding studies (IEEE 80)
Bonus: GIS substations
Bonus: Interconnection processes
Ability to work in non-climate-controlled environments, active construction areas, data halls, electrical and mechanical rooms, and outdoor spaces
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 40 pounds independently
Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, bend, and crouch for long periods, including full shifts on one's feet
Ability to wear required PPE and follow site safety rules
Ability to climb stairs and ladders and move around equipment, cable trays, and uneven surfaces
Authorization to work in the United States is required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity for all full time roles
Meaningful equity / restricted stock units may be included in total compensation
Benefits package
Compensation discussions welcomed
Adjusted terms may be available for outstanding candidates