Electrical Project Engineer - Substation

SolveNow Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Houston, Texas is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to lead substation projects. The role involves serving as a technical specialist, managing design schedules, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, at least 5 years of relevant experience in high-voltage substations, and strong coordination skills. Proficiency with Bluebeam Revu and Microsoft Office is preferred. This position entails hands-on involvement in engineering deliverables and collaboration with various project stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in high-voltage substation projects.
• Ability to pass pre-employment screenings including background checks.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical specialist on substation projects.
• Manage design schedules and project documentation.
• Prepare engineering deliverables for multiple projects.
• Oversee design quality reviews and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development.

Skills

Technical expertise in high-voltage substation design

Coordination and communication skills

Project management

Mentoring junior engineers

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited program

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Office

Job description

Electrical Project Engineer - Substation

About the job Electrical Project Engineer - Substation

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.

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)