Project Engineer III – Substation

PTR Global; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Child care support

Student loan assistance

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Recruitment Consultant based in Dallas to mentor engineering teams and manage customer relationships. The ideal candidate will have a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, 5-10 years of experience, and proficiency in substation engineering. This full-time role offers a salary of $130–160K along with comprehensive benefits including medical insurance and 401(k) plans, ensuring a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of applicable experience in electrical engineering.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and CAD staff.
• Proficiency in designing in substation engineering.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and schedule work for junior engineers and designers.
• Act as customer point of contact for projects.
• Prepare documentation including specifications and bid packages.
• Conduct detailed drawing reviews for accuracy.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Substation Engineering

Mentoring

CAD Proficiency

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Recruitment Consultant at PTR Global | Pinnacle Group

Location: Multiple (Baltimore, Baton Rouge, Katy, Raleigh, Charlotte, Summerville, Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin) Must be onsite

Number of Openings: 1

Salary: $130–160K (flexible) + PTO & Benefits

Work Authorization: W2 — US Citizens or Green Card Holders Only

Interview Process: 2 rounds – 1st round virtual and 2nd round in person panel

MUST HAVES

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering
• 5–10 years of applicable experience
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
• Proficiency in substation engineering (physical layout, P&C, relay settings, commissioning)
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and CAD staff

PLUS

• Experience developing proposals, specs, and bid documents

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Project Engineer III mentors engineering and CAD teams in physical layout and protection/control design. This role serves as the sealing engineer for most project deliverables and maintains customer relationships, including support for future business development. Reports to the Divisional Manager.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and schedule work for junior engineers and designers
• Act as customer point of contact for active and upcoming projects
• Perform engineering calculations and direct project design using industry standards
• Prepare complex documentation including specifications and bid packages
• Conduct detailed drawing reviews to ensure clarity and design accuracy
• Oversee and train Project Engineers I and II
• Use Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Perform additional duties as required

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Utilities, Facilities Services, and Electric Power Generation

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid paternity leave
• Paid maternity leave
• Child care support
• Pension plan
• Student loan assistance
• Tuition assistance
• Disability insurance