Sr. Physical Substation Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 136,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee‑owned company

Competitive pay

Meaningful infrastructure projects

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is seeking a Physical Substation Engineer to lead substation design projects from concept to commissioning. You will act as a technical expert, mentor engineers and technicians, and work directly with customers to deliver engineered solutions.

Ideal candidates have a BS in Electrical Engineering, 8+ years in power systems, strong design skills, and a willingness to travel ~25%. PE license is a plus.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering required or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in power systems or substation engineering.
• Strong design expertise and customer-facing experience.
• Willingness to travel ~25%.
• PE license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to physical substation design projects from concept through commissioning.
• Serve as a technical expert while mentoring engineers and technicians.
• Work hands-on with customers to design, configure, and deliver engineered solutions.
• Drive innovation, improve processes, and uphold safety practices for projects.
• Collaborate with a team that values ownership, quality and integrity.

Skills

Power systems design

Mentoring engineers

Customer-facing

Willingness to travel

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering (or related field)

PE license preferred

Job description

At SEL, we don’t just design power systems—we protect and improve the grid that powers the world. And because we’re 100% employee‑owned, every engineer here has a real stake in what we build.

We’re looking for a Physical Substation Engineer who loves solving complex challenges, mentoring others, and delivering high‑quality engineering solutions that matter.

What You’ll Love About This Role:

• Lead and contribute to physical substation design projects from concept through commissioning
• Serve as a technical expert in your focus area while mentoring engineers and technicians
• Work hands‑on with customers to design, configure, and deliver engineered solutions
• Drive innovation, improve processes, and uphold best‑in‑class safety practices
• Collaborate with a passionate team that values ownership, quality, and integrity

What We’re Looking For:

• BS in Electrical Engineering (or related field)
• 8+ years of experience in power systems or substation engineering
• Strong design expertise and customer‑facing experience
• Willingness to travel (~25%)
• PE license preferred
• A mentor mindset and a team‑first attitude

Why SEL?

• Employee‑owned company — your work directly impacts your future
• Industry‑leading technology and meaningful infrastructure projects
• A culture built on trust, collaboration, and doing the right thing
• If you’re ready to bring your experience to a company where your voice is heard and your work truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.

Pay Range Data:

Project Engineer III $136,000.00 - $201,000 per year. Our pay ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.