Electrical Engineer – Substation

Location: Houston, TX
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire

Position Overview

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer – Substation for a contract-to-hire opportunity with our client in Houston, TX. This position will support the engineering and design of new and modified high-voltage substations ranging from 13kV through 765kV.

Working under the supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer, the Electrical Engineer will contribute to projects from conceptual design through construction, developing technical calculations, design packages, specifications, and other engineering deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Support high-voltage substation projects from conceptual design through completion.
• Develop substation design packages including physical layouts, above- and below-grade design, protective relaying and control, grounding, lightning protection, lighting, and security systems.
• Perform engineering calculations including AC station service, DC systems and battery sizing, voltage drop, cable sizing, conduit fill, insulation coordination, and related studies.
• Prepare design sketches, equipment specifications, cost estimates, bills of materials, and technical documentation.
• Apply IEEE, NESC, utility, and other applicable industry standards and specifications.
• Support field inspections of substation facilities and equipment.
• Research and compile technical and project-related information.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, designers, and other disciplines to meet project schedules and deadlines.
• Identify and assist in resolving technical and design issues.
• Perform design quality reviews and support established QA/QC procedures.
• Participate in client meetings, presentations, reports, and project status updates.
• Support proposal development and technical presentations as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional substation engineering experience. Internship experience does not count toward the required three years.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program; OR
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related engineering technology discipline from an ABET-accredited program with successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
• Previous engineering consulting experience preferred.
• Experience with high-voltage substation design and engineering.
• Working knowledge of IEEE, NESC, and applicable utility standards.
• Strong analytical, technical problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary engineering environment.
• Ability to apply engineering principles to complex assignments and develop solutions to technical challenges.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred.