Electrical Engineer II - Substation & Power

Michael Page; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Permanent role with career development

Job summary

MPI is seeking an Electrical Engineer II to design and execute utility, industrial, and renewable energy projects. You’ll work with experienced engineers on high-voltage substations, power delivery systems, and complex electrical infrastructure across North America.

The role involves creating designs, calculations, and drawings, performing power system studies, and coordinating with clients and vendors to ensure successful project delivery from concept through detailed design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited).
• 2–6 years of electrical engineering experience in power delivery, utility, industrial, or substation projects.
• FE Exam completed.
• Working toward Professional Engineer (PE) licensure preferred.
• NCEES Record is a plus.
• Active involvement in professional organizations such as IEEE is preferred.
• Familiarity with IEEE, ANSI, NEC, NEMA, and NESC standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical designs and engineering deliverables under supervision of senior staff.
• Support design and analysis of substations, power systems, and related electrical infrastructure.
• Prepare calculations, equipment specs, bills of material, and engineering reports.
• Coordinate with designers and drafters to produce quality design packages on time.
• Select and specify major electrical equipment including transformers, breakers, switchgear, relays and systems.
• Review design deliverables for project and client requirements, standards compliance.
• Develop engineering drawings: one-line diagrams, protection schematics, layouts, grounding, cable plans, installation details.
• Perform power system studies: short circuit, load flow, protective device coordination, arc flash, grounding, motor starting, harmonics.
• Interface with clients, vendors, and internal teams to support project execution.
• Take ownership of projects from concept through detailed design.

Skills

FE Exam

PE licensure pursuit

IEEE/NEC/NESC standards familiarity

Power delivery design understanding

Project collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Job description

A growing engineering and power infrastructure organization is seeking an Electrical Engineer II to support the design and execution of utility, industrial, and renewable energy projects. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced engineering professionals on high-voltage substations, power delivery systems, and complex electrical infrastructure.

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.

Client Details

A growing engineering and power infrastructure organization is seeking an Electrical Engineer II to support the design and execution of utility, industrial, and renewable energy projects. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced engineering professionals on high-voltage substations, power delivery systems, and complex electrical infrastructure.

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.

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.

Profile

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.

Job Offer

• 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.

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.