Electrical Engineer II: Substations & Power Delivery

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

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.