Senior Electrical Substation Engineer

Collabera; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Collabera is seeking a Senior Electrical Substation Engineer for a direct-hire role in Houston, TX. You will lead design deliverables for high‑voltage substations (13kV to 765kV) and manage design packages, analyses, and field inspections.

You will work with a project team to meet client needs, ensure QA/QC, and guide proposals with schedules and budgets. PE preferred; ABET degree and 7+ years’ experience required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program with 7 years of substation project experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead substation projects from conception to completion.
• Develop substation design packages including physical arrangements, relaying, and protection.
• Prepare design calculations: insulation, grounding, voltage drop, cable sizing.
• Produce design sketches, cost estimates, BOMs, and other deliverables.
• Apply IEEE, NESC and other standards in designs.
• Lead field inspections and QA/QC reviews.
• Develop client relationships and prepare proposals with schedule/budget estimates.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical/Electrical Engineering Technology degree

FE exam completed or in progress

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job Title: Senior Electrical Substation Engineer
Location: Houston, TX

Employment Type: Full-time (with benefits)

Salary Range - $140K-170K

The Senior Substation Engineer will lead the preparation of design deliverables for new and modified high-voltage (13kV to 765kV) electrical power substation projects. The Senior Substation Engineer will work with the project team through the design and construction process, adapting engineering plans according to budget constraints, design factors, or client needs.

• Leads substation projects from the conceptual phase through completion.
• Leads the preparation and development of substation design packages, including—but not limited to—physical arrangement above and below grade, protective relaying and control, electrical studies such as grounding and lightning analysis, and lighting and security.
• Leads the development of substation calculations, including—but not limited to—insulation, AC station service, DC systems and battery sizing, voltage drop, cable sizing, and conduit fill.
• Leads the preparation of design sketches, cost estimates, equipment specifications, bill of materials, and other required deliverables.
• Applies advanced knowledge of IEEE, NESC, and other industry and utility standards, guides, specifications, and procedures.
• Leads field inspections for substation facilities on public and private utility systems.
• Leads execution of complex assignments requiring the use of advanced tools and techniques, resulting in the development of new or improved processes, equipment, and/or technological methods.
• Identifies, communicates, and leads resolution of issues on projects as needed.
• Manages project schedule and meets deadlines for the deliverables under supervision.
• Manages project budget for the deliverables under supervision.
• Works closely with the project team to ensure deliverables and services are being provided to the client’s satisfaction and that projects are following internal QA/QC guidelines.
• Performs design quality reviews.
• Meets and corresponds with clients or outside personnel to develop relationships with key client points of contact.
• Leads the preparation of proposals, including schedule and budget estimates.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 7 years of substation project or related experience, consulting experience preferred required or Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related degree from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 7 years of substation project or related experience, consulting experience preferred.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient computer skills (e.g. MS Office Suite)
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Desire to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Must be capable of applying diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices to broad areas of assignments.
• Must be capable of devising new approaches to problems encountered.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.

This is a direct hire opportunity. The selected candidate will be employed directly by our client. All compensation and benefits, including but not limited to medical insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other perks, will be provided by the client in accordance with their internal policies and subject to applicable laws and eligibility requirements.