Substation Engineer
A growing engineering organization is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead substation design efforts and support the development of a high-performing technical team. This role involves a balance of hands-on engineering, technical leadership, and client engagement, with responsibility for overseeing project execution and ensuring quality and compliance across deliverables.
The selected engineer will serve as a technical authority and sealing engineer for substation projects and provide mentorship to engineers and designers working on physical layout and protection & control work. This position reports to a senior regional leader and is based out of a Texas office in the greater Houston area (Katy vicinity).
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers, designers, and CAD staff supporting substation projects
- Plan, assign, and review work to ensure schedules, quality standards, and project objectives are met
- Act as a primary technical contact for assigned clients, supporting ongoing projects, maintaining satisfaction, and identifying future opportunities
- Lead and execute substation engineering activities, including physical layout, protection and control design, and related studies
- Develop and review engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, and bid packages
- Perform detailed plan and drawing reviews to verify accuracy, constructability, and design intent
- Support field activities such as commissioning, relay testing, and startup assistance as needed
- Guide and train early- and mid-career project engineers to support technical growth within the team
- Promote and support a strong safety culture by adhering to established standards and best practices
- Collaborate effectively with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders at all organizational levels
- Utilize standard office software tools to support documentation, reporting, and communication
- Perform additional duties consistent with the role and level of responsibility
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required
- Five to ten years of progressive experience in substation engineering
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required
- Demonstrated expertise in multiple substation disciplines, including:
- Physical / general arrangement design
- Protection and control systems
- Relay settings and coordination
- Field support and commissioning
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