Senior Substation Engineer

Planet Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

The Planet Group is seeking a Senior Substation Engineer to lead design deliverables for high-voltage substations from concept through completion in Houston, TX. You will guide layout, protective relaying, electrical studies, and equipment specifications while managing schedules and budgets to meet client expectations.

Ideal candidates have a ABET-accredited degree, 7 years of relevant experience (PE preferred), strong communication and leadership skills, and the ability to apply advanced

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related field with 7 years of substation project experience; consulting experience preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and general software.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of design deliverables for high-voltage substations.
• Manage substation projects from conceptual phase through completion.
• Develop design packages including physical arrangement, protective relaying, and electrical studies.
• Prepare design calculations, BOMs, and equipment specifications.
• Ensure compliance with IEEE, NESC, and other standards.
• Conduct field inspections of substation facilities.
• Coordinate with project team and clients to ensure QA/QC compliance.
• Prepare proposals with schedule and budget estimates.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

MS Office

Attention to detail

Leadership

Team collaboration

Engineering principles

Education

ABET-accredited degree (Electrical or Mechanical)

FE exam completed

Job description

Title Senior Substation Engineer

Location Houston TX

Pay Range -150K - 220K

Job Description

The Planet Group isseeking aSenior Substation Engineer that will lead the preparation of design deliverables for new and modified high-voltage (13kV to 765kV) electrical power substation projects.

• 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. Microsoft 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.