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Electrical Engineer II - Substation & Power

Michael Page
  • Houston, TX
  • $90,000–$140,000 Per Year
1 day ago

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop electrical designs and engineering deliverables under the guidance of senior engineering staff.
  • Support the design and analysis of substations, power systems, and related electrical infrastructure.
  • Prepare technical documentation including calculations, equipment specifications, bills of material, and engineering reports.
  • Coordinate with designers and drafters to ensure the timely production of quality design packages.
  • Select and specify major electrical equipment including transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear, protective relays, and associated systems.
  • Review design deliverables to ensure compliance with project requirements, industry standards, and client specifications.
  • Oversee the development of engineering drawings including:
    • One-line diagrams
    • Protection and control schematics
    • Equipment layouts and arrangement drawings
    • Grounding plans
    • Cable and conduit plans
    • Installation details
  • Perform power system studies such as short circuit, load flow, protective device coordination, arc flash, grounding, motor starting, and harmonic analysis.
  • Interface with clients, vendors, and internal project teams to support project execution and resolve technical issues.
  • Take ownership of assigned projects and contribute to successful project delivery from concept through detailed design.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Lead substation, renewable energy, and BESS projects that evolve the power gridJoin a growing, technical organization offering exposure to complex EPC projects

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
  • 2-6 years of electrical engineering experience supporting power delivery, utility, industrial, or substation projects.
  • Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam.
  • Working toward Professional Engineer (PE) licensure preferred.
  • NCEES Record is a plus.
  • Active participation in professional organizations such as IEEE is preferred.
  • Familiarity with applicable industry standards including IEEE, ANSI, NEC, NEMA, and NESC.
  • Understanding of engineering design, field installation practices, and constructability considerations.

This engineering-led power infrastructure organization delivers turnkey solutions across utility, renewable energy, energy storage, industrial, and high-voltage electrical markets. The company supports projects from design and installation through testing, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance, serving clients throughout North America on critical energy infrastructure initiatives.

  • Salary range of $90,000 to $140,000.
  • Additional earning potential through bonuses
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Permanent role with career development opportunities.
  • Career advancement toward leadership/manager positions.



Interested? Apply today.

Numbers & Facts

LocationHouston, TX
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Salary$90,000–$140,000 Per Year
Company Size500 to 999 employees
Year Founded1976
Websitehttp://www.michaelpage.com/

About Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the Americas, UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and Africa.

In the US, we focus on the areas of:

  • Advisory
  • Banking and Financial Services
  • Finance and Accounting
  • Engineering and Manufacturing
  • Healthcare & Life Sciences
  • Human Resources
  • Information Technology
  • Legal
  • Marketing
  • Page Personnel Office Support
  • Oil and Gas
  • Procurement and Supply Chain
  • Real Estate and Construction
  • Sales

Skills

  • ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology)unmatched
  • Alternative Energyunmatched
  • American National Standards Institute (ANSI)unmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Circuit Breakersunmatched
  • Commissioningunmatched
  • Customer Relationsunmatched
  • Electrical Componentsunmatched
  • Electrical Designunmatched
  • Electrical Engineeringunmatched
  • Electrical Power Systemsunmatched
  • Electrical Transformerunmatched
  • Electricityunmatched
  • Energy & Utilitiesunmatched
  • Engineeringunmatched
  • Engineering Bill of Materials (eBOM)unmatched
  • Engineering Drawingunmatched
  • Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC/EPCC/EPCM)unmatched
  • Equipment Specificationunmatched
  • High Voltage (HV)unmatched
  • IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers)unmatched
  • Industry Standardsunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • National Electrical Codeunmatched
  • Power Engineeringunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Professional Engineerunmatched
  • Project Designunmatched
  • Project Executionunmatched
  • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
  • Schematicsunmatched
  • Switchgearunmatched
  • Technical Writingunmatched
  • Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
  • Testingunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched

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