Electrical Project Engineer

Solvenow
  • Houston, Texas
    6 days ago

    Job Description

    The Opportunity: Electrical Project Engineer

    In this role, you may:

    • Serve as a technical specialist or project lead, offering coordination, guidance, and subject-matter expertise on substation projects.

    • Support a wide range of substation designs up to 765kV, including both detailed engineering and EPC work.

    • Develop protection and control design deliverablesrelay protection schemes, panel layouts, one-line/three-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, wiring designs, etc.

    • Prepare physical design documentsyard layouts, grounding, lightning protection, building layouts, auxiliary AC/DC systems, and more.

    • Perform or oversee design quality reviews.

    • Mentor junior engineers and help strengthen team capabilities.

    • Develop equipment specifications and bills of material for procurement and construction planning.

    • Coordinate closely with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.

    • Present designs, proposals, and project updates.

    • Travel as needed to client sites, vendor locations, and project sites.

    • Manage design schedules, budgets, and project documentation.

    • Support business development and pursuit activities.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Continue developing technical expertise while providing guidance on standards, codes, design approaches, and internal policies.

    • Apply and uphold the companys quality program; help others ensure compliance.

    • Prepare engineering deliverables for larger or multiple projects; conduct research and recommend materials or equipment.

    • Oversee data collection and management for engineering tasks.

    • Perform engineering calculations; manage budgets, schedules, and quality functions.

    • Apply advanced engineering techniques and delegate tasks to junior staff.

    • Review and guide the work of less experienced team members.

    • 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.

    • Support proposals and client-facing activities.

    • 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.

    Preferred 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

    Minimum 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)

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHouston, Texas

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