Senior Power Systems Engineer - Houston | Growth & Benefits

Excel Engineering, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer matching

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Excel Engineering, Inc. in Houston seeks a senior Power Systems Engineer to lead analysis and design of electrical infrastructure, generation facilities, and interconnection studies. You will mentor junior engineers and collaborate with clients, utilities, and contractors to deliver reliable, compliant solutions.

Requirements include 8+ years in power systems, ABET-accredited degree, and PE licensure preferred. This role emphasizes growth, safety, and project leadership on high-impact projects.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in power systems engineering and related electrical infrastructure projects.
• Experience supporting utility, industrial, renewable energy, energy storage, or data center projects.
• Experience performing power system studies and electrical design for medium- and high-voltage systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform power system studies including load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, arc flash, harmonic, and transient analyses.
• Support the design and integration of power generation facilities, BESS, microgrids, and utility interconnections.
• Develop and review single-line diagrams, protection schemes, grounding designs, and electrical equipment specifications.
• Evaluate generators, transformers, switchgear, protective relays, inverters, and other power system equipment.
• Collaborate with clients, utilities, ISOs, and regulatory agencies; mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Power systems

Electrical transmission

Analytical skills

Client communication

Education

ABET-accredited degree

PE license preferred

Tools

ETAP

SKM

EasyPower

ASPEN

PSCAD

Job description

Excel Engineering, Inc. in Houston seeks a senior Power Systems Engineer to lead analysis and design of electrical infrastructure, generation facilities, and interconnection studies. You will mentor junior engineers and collaborate with clients, utilities, and contractors to deliver reliable, compliant solutions.

Requirements include 8+ years in power systems, ABET-accredited degree, and PE licensure preferred. This role emphasizes growth, safety, and project leadership on high-impact projects.