P.E. Senior Substation Engineer [83594]

Onward Search; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Onward Search is seeking a P.E. Senior Substation Engineer to lead HV substation projects across the U.S. in a hybrid role. You will oversee design development, mentoring teams, and ensure safety and quality across transmission projects.

The ideal candidate has a PE license, 15+ years of electrical power experience, and deep knowledge of 138 kV systems, protection, and control, with proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, PLS-CADD, and RISA 3D.

Qualifications

• P.E. license required; able to obtain additional state licensure if needed.
• Minimum of 15 years of electrical power engineering experience in high-voltage substation design.
• Expertise in high-voltage systems (138kV and above), protection and control.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and review of substation and transmission designs.
• Prepare detailed reports, plans, and specs ensuring standards compliance.
• Perform engineering calculations including ground grid design and transformer sizing.
• Oversee project scope, schedule, and budget across multidisciplinary teams.
• Serve as technical liaison with clients, vendors, and contractors to ensure safety.

Skills

High-voltage design

Relay coordination

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

PLS-CADD

RISA 3D

Job description

A leading company in electrical infrastructure is hiring a P.E. Senior Substation Engineer. This hybrid role involves overseeing high-voltage substation projects across various U.S. locations, supporting operational excellence, and mentoring engineering teams. The position requires extensive electrical power engineering experience and a current P.E. license.

P.E. Senior Substation Engineer Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and review of civil, structural, and electrical designs for substation and transmission projects.
• Prepare detailed engineering reports, plans, and specifications ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Perform engineering calculations, including ground grid design, relay coordination, transformer sizing, and load analysis.
• Oversee project scope, schedule, and budget, managing multidisciplinary teams through project execution.
• Serve as a technical contact for clients, vendors, and contractors, ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

P.E. Senior Substation Engineer Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required; able to obtain additional state licensure if needed.
• Minimum of 15 years of electrical power engineering experience, with expertise in high-voltage substation design and transmission infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of high-voltage systems (138kV and above), protection, and control systems.
• Proficiency with engineering software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, PLS-CADD, RISA 3D, and related tools.