HV Substation Engineer — 13kV to 765kV, Contract

Global Technical Talent, an Inc. 5000 Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 74,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance

401k Retirement Fund

Job summary

Global Technical Talent, an Inc. 5000 Company, seeks a Staff Substation Engineer in Houston to design and deliver high‑voltage substation projects from concept through construction.

Work under a licensed PE to develop deliverables for 13kV–765kV facilities and adapt plans to budgets and client needs. Collaborate with the project team to perform electrical studies, prepare cost estimates, specifications and drawings, and support field inspections and client communications.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or ABET-accredited equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of substation engineering experience; consulting preferred.
• Internship experience does not count toward years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop substation design packages including physical arrangement, protection, and control.
• Perform electrical studies (grounding, lightning, insulation, voltage drop).
• Prepare design sketches, BOMs, cost estimates and equipment specs.
• Support field inspections and client presentations.
• Ensure QA/QC compliance and timely project delivery.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

MS Office

Attention to detail

Organization

Critical thinking

Team leadership

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering

FE exam eligibility

Job description

Global Technical Talent, an Inc. 5000 Company, seeks a Staff Substation Engineer in Houston to design and deliver high‑voltage substation projects from concept through construction.

Work under a licensed PE to develop deliverables for 13kV–765kV facilities and adapt plans to budgets and client needs. Collaborate with the project team to perform electrical studies, prepare cost estimates, specifications and drawings, and support field inspections and client communications.