Project Engineer

Conduit Services LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Conduit Power seeks a licensed Project Engineer in Electrical Engineering to lead the full lifecycle of MV/HV power generation and interconnection projects in Houston. You will act as a senior technical authority, guiding substation, protection, and generation systems from concept through commissioning, ensuring safety, performance, and compliance.

You will mentor engineers, review drawings and calculations, coordinate with EPC partners and vendors, and drive design reviews at key milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field; PE license preferred.
• Active Professional Engineer license in Electrical Engineering (Power) strongly preferred.
• 8+ years in power generation, substation design, BESS, or related energy sectors with hands-on MV/HV design and field experience.
• Extensive LV/MV/HV design and field execution experience, including protection, grounding, relay coordination, switchgear, transformers, and SCADA/RTU integration.
• Experience supporting EPC projects during detailed design, construction, startup, and operation.

Responsibilities

• Lead full engineering lifecycle of MV/HV power generation and interconnection projects from scoping through commissioning.
• Serve as senior technical authority for substation, protection, and power generation systems with PE-level review and final design approval.
• Develop and integrate drawings, specs, and calculations across electrical, mechanical, and controls/SCADA disciplines.
• Conduct formal electrical design reviews at 30%, 60%, 90%, and IFC milestones; address technical comments.
• Provide technical support for interconnection studies, protection requirements, relay settings, and commissioning coordination.
• Collaborate with internal teams, external engineers, EPC partners, OEMs, and construction partners to meet design and safety standards.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams and coordinate work across stakeholders and vendors.
• Evaluate bids and proposals for switchgear, transformers, protection systems, and energy storage equipment.
• Develop scopes of work, RFQs, design specs, and procedures.
• Provide hands-on field leadership for FAT, SAT, and site commissioning.
• Mentor junior/mid-level engineers on MV/HV design standards and best practices.
• Assess safety, reliability, constructability, and lifecycle cost in design decisions.
• Evaluate emerging electrical technologies in BESS, NG generation, renewables, and distributed energy.

Skills

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Electrical engineering

Substation design

MV/HV design

Field leadership

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Master’s degree (a plus)

Tools

SCADA/RTU integration

Job description

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Houston, TX, US

About the Position

Conduit Power is committed to strengthening our nation’s power generation system by delivering reliable, dispatchable energy solutions that reduce carbon footprints and accelerate the transition to clean, renewable resources.

Job Overview

We are seeking a licensed Project Engineer in Electrical Engineering who brings deep, hands‑on substation and power generation expertise, along with proven technical leadership, to the design, development, and execution of complex electrical infrastructure projects. This role serves as a senior technical authority, leading engineering activities from concept through commissioning, ensuring that all work meets the highest standards of safety, performance, and compliance.

If You Are:

• Deeply interested in supporting the transition to clean, renewable energy.
• A driven, detail‑oriented professional seeking a meaningful career growth opportunity.
• Proud of delivering high‑quality engineering work.
• Flexible and excited to work in a small, collaborative, high‑impact team.
• A continuous learner who thrives on expanding technical knowledge.
• A critical thinker who transforms technical information into clear, compelling communication.
• A direct, thoughtful communicator who values strong, respectful working relationships.

You Will:

• Lead the full engineering lifecycle of MV/HV power generation and interconnection projects—from early scoping through detailed electrical design, procurement support, construction oversight, and commissioning.
• Serve as a senior lead technical and engineering authority for substation, protection, and power generation systems, providing PE‑level review, and final design approval.
• Review, develop, and integrate engineering drawings, specifications, and calculations across electrical, mechanical, and controls/SCADA disciplines for substations, switchyards, protection and relaying schemes, and systems including natural gas‑fired generation and battery energy storage (BESS).
• Conduct formal electrical design reviews at key milestones (30%, 60%, 90%, IFC), with particular attention to MV and HV equipment, protection, and grounding design, and drive timely resolution of technical comments.
• Lead technical support for utility interconnection activities, including interconnection studies, utility protection requirements, relay settings review, commissioning coordination, and compliance with utility and ISO requirements.
• Collaborate with internal teams, external engineers, OEMs, and construction partners to ensure adherence to design requirements, safety standards, performance expectations, and equipment specifications.
• Lead multi‑disciplinary engineering teams and coordinate work across internal stakeholders, consultants, EPC partners, OEMs, and operations personnel.
• Lead technical evaluations of bids and vendor proposals, including switchgear, transformers, protection systems, natural gas reciprocating engines, and instrumentation.
• Develop and refine electrical scopes of work, RFQs, design specifications, and engineering procedures.
• Provide hands‑on field leadership for site commissioning, protective relay testing and coordination, and troubleshooting, including factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), and field commissioning support.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and mid‑level engineers on MV and HV design standards, field practices, and engineering best practices.
• Evaluate engineering alternatives and design decisions with consideration for safety, reliability, constructability, operability, schedule, and lifecycle cost.
• Evaluate emerging electrical technologies across BESS, natural gas generation, renewables, and distributed energy systems.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field (Master’s degree a plus).
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Electrical Engineering (Power) strongly preferred.
• 8+ years of engineering experience in power generation, substation design, BESS, transmission & distribution, renewables, or related energy sectors, including direct, hands‑on MV and HV design and field experience.
• Extensive, hands‑on experience with LV, MV, and HV design and field execution, including equipment sizing, protection & control, relay coordination, grounding, switchgear, power transformers, and SCADA/RTU integration. Substation protection & controls (P&C) experience is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience supporting EPC projects during detailed design, construction, startup, and commercial operation.
• Proficiency in power generation concepts, electrical protection, communications protocols, and equipment sizing.
• Experience performing or reviewing power system studies, including load flow, short circuit, grounding, arc flash, and protective device coordination analyses.
• Strong familiarity with applicable codes and standards (e.g., NEC, NESC, IEEE, IEEE C37 substation/protection standards, NFPA).
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including mentoring junior engineers and directing multi‑disciplinary project teams.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication, with the ability to simplify complex technical topics for diverse audiences.
• Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.
• Willingness to travel 5–10% (primarily within the U.S.).
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S., with a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

What Conduit Brings to You:

• Opportunity to play a significant role in transforming the energy industry.
• Growth, development, learning, and advancement opportunities.
• An extremely flexible environment where your voice, thoughts, and ideas are valued and heard.
• Excellent benefits (company‑paid and voluntary): Health / Dental / Vision / Life / AD&D / STD / LTD / AFLAC / Pet / Legal / Commuter / 401(k) with Company Match / Paid Time Off and more!

Location:

Houston, TX

Target Comp Range:

Commensurate with experience

About Conduit Power

Conduit Power is an Independent Power Producer (IPP) and services platform dedicated to delivering total power solutions for commercial and industrial customers. We specialize in designing, building, owning, and operating natural gas and battery storage power generation assets.

Our mission is to help customers accelerate in‑service dates, reduce energy costs, enhance operational performance, lower carbon emissions, and unlock greater value from natural gas. By combining on‑site generation with a robust services platform, Conduit Power enables businesses to take control of their energy future with reliable, scalable, and cost‑effective solutions.