Senior High-Voltage Substation Design Lead

X4 Engineering; Houston (TX); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

X4 Engineering is seeking a Senior Substation Engineer to lead HV substation design for utility and industrial projects in Houston. Responsibilities include developing designs from concept to energization, coordinating with civil, protection & control, and SCADA teams, and mentoring junior engineers.

The ideal candidate brings extensive HV design experience, familiarity with IEEE/NESC standards, and proficiency with AutoCAD, ETAP, and related tools.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years in electrical engineering with HV substation design.
• Strong knowledge of 69 kV–500 kV+ substations.
• Experience with major HV equipment including transformers, breakers, switches, CTs/PTs/CVTs, bus systems, and surge protection.
• Familiarity with protection and control systems, relays, SCADA, and substation automation.

Aufgaben

• Lead the electrical design of high-voltage substations (69 kV to 500 kV+).
• Develop single-line diagrams, layouts, and equipment arrangements.
• Specify major HV equipment and perform electrical calculations.
• Review designs and provide technical leadership across projects.
• Interface with utilities, clients, and contractors.
• Mentor junior engineers and support construction and commissioning.

Kenntnisse

HV Substation Design

Project Leadership

Communication

Technical Coordination

Ausbildung

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

SKM

MicroStation

CDEGS

Jobbeschreibung

X4 Engineering is seeking a Senior Substation Engineer to lead HV substation design for utility and industrial projects in Houston. Responsibilities include developing designs from concept to energization, coordinating with civil, protection & control, and SCADA teams, and mentoring junior engineers.

The ideal candidate brings extensive HV design experience, familiarity with IEEE/NESC standards, and proficiency with AutoCAD, ETAP, and related tools.