Electrical Project Engineer - Substation
On-siteHouston, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Lead substation design projects up to 765kV by developing protection schemes, panel layouts, and one-line diagrams while overseeing design quality reviews and mentoring junior engineers. Prepare physical design documents including yard layouts and grounding systems, then manage budgets, schedules, and procurement through equipment specifications. Coordinate with clients, vendors, and subcontractors to present designs and project updates, traveling as needed to client and vendor sites. Apply advanced engineering techniques to ensure compliance with standards and codes, while supporting business development and resource planning.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Engineering from an accredited program
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
- Ability to pass pre-employment screenings (background check, drug test, motor vehicle check as required)
- Travel as needed to client sites, vendor locations, and project sites
- Manage design schedules, budgets, and project documentation
- Support business development and pursuit activities
- Lead production teams, coordinate across disciplines, and/or serve as engineer of record
- Collaborate effectively with internal and external team members on moderately complex projects
- Understand client priorities for high-voltage substation projects and ensure they are met
- Serve as a technical specialist, provide consultation, and help develop or apply advanced engineering methods
- Contribute to mentoring, performance management, training, and team development
- Assist with resource planning within your discipline
- Handle administrative tasks such as implementing group procedures, ensuring compliance with company programs, and approving timesheets or expense reports
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in high-voltage substation design (physical and/or protection & control)
- Prior work as a project lead or technical specialist for utility substation projects
- QA/QC experience
- Strong coordination and communication skills across multidisciplinary teams
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Proficiency with Bluebeam Revu and Microsoft Office
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