Electrical Engineer
Electrical Engineer | Utility-Scale Energy Infrastructure (The Woodlands, TX)
Salary: $120,000 - 160,000
Overview
Seeking an Electrical Engineer to support the design, procurement, construction, and commissioning of utility-scale energy and power infrastructure projects. This role works closely with engineering, construction, procurement, and commissioning teams to ensure electrical systems are designed and delivered safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Review electrical drawings, one-lines, schematics, specifications, calculations, and technical documents.
- Support the design and coordination of LV, MV, and HV electrical systems.
- Assist with power collection, interconnection, grounding, controls/SCADA, and balance-of-plant systems.
- Coordinate with engineering teams, contractors, utilities, suppliers, and consultants.
- Verify compliance with codes, standards, specifications, and utility requirements.
- Perform and review electrical calculations, equipment sizing, cable sizing, and grounding analyses.
- Support equipment procurement, vendor reviews, and technical evaluations.
- Provide engineering support during construction, commissioning, testing, and energization.
- Participate in QA/QC reviews and field inspections as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
- 5+ years of electrical engineering experience in power generation, renewables, utilities, energy infrastructure, or EPC environments.
- Experience with LV, MV, and HV electrical systems.
- Strong understanding of NEC, IEEE, ANSI, NFPA, and utility standards.
- Experience reviewing electrical design packages and technical documentation.
- Background in utility-scale solar, BESS, substations, transmission, or related power infrastructure preferred.
- Utility interconnection experience preferred.
- EIT or PE license preferred.
Benefits & Growth Opportunities
- Work on large-scale power, renewable energy, transmission, substation, and grid infrastructure projects that have a direct impact on the energy industry.
- Collaborate with experienced engineering, construction, and project delivery professionals in a highly team-oriented environment.
- Join an organization that values innovation, diverse perspectives, and employee contributions.
- Access career development opportunities, including cross-functional exposure and long-term growth pathways.
- Comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee well-being, health, and work-life balance.
- Utilize modern engineering and productivity tools to enhance efficiency and project execution.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Exposure to the full EPC project life-cycle, from development and design through construction, commissioning, and energization.
- Opportunity to work on utility-scale renewable energy, transmission, interconnection, and grid modernization projects.
- Strong visibility across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams.
- Growing organization with a significant presence in the North American energy infrastructure market.
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