Staff Electrical Engineer - Substation

Global Technical Talent, an Inc. 5000 Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 74,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance

401k Retirement Fund

Job summary

Global Technical Talent, an Inc. 5000 Company, seeks a Staff Substation Engineer in Houston to design and deliver high‑voltage substation projects from concept through construction.

Work under a licensed PE to develop deliverables for 13kV–765kV facilities and adapt plans to budgets and client needs. Collaborate with the project team to perform electrical studies, prepare cost estimates, specifications and drawings, and support field inspections and client communications.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or ABET-accredited equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of substation engineering experience; consulting preferred.
• Internship experience does not count toward years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop substation design packages including physical arrangement, protection, and control.
• Perform electrical studies (grounding, lightning, insulation, voltage drop).
• Prepare design sketches, BOMs, cost estimates and equipment specs.
• Support field inspections and client presentations.
• Ensure QA/QC compliance and timely project delivery.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

MS Office

Attention to detail

Organization

Critical thinking

Team leadership

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering

FE exam eligibility

Job description

• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Staff Electrical Engineer - Substation

Location: Houston, TX

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Pay Rate: $54.44–$60.39 / Hour (USD)
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

The Staff Substation Engineer will work under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer to develop design deliverables for new and modified high-voltage (13kV to 765kV) electrical power substation projects. The Staff 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Supports substation projects from the conceptual phase through completion.
• Prepares and develops 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.
• Develops substation calculations, including, but not limited to, insulation, AC station service, DC systems and battery sizing, voltage drop, cable sizing, and conduit fill.
• Prepares design sketches, cost estimates, equipment specifications, bill of materials, and other required deliverables.
• Applies intermediate knowledge of IEEE, NESC, and other industry and utility standards, guides, specifications, and procedures.
• Supports field inspections for substation facilities on public and private utility systems.
• Researches and compiles project-related data as required by the project managers.
• Supports client presentations, reports, and visualizations to demonstrate technical results and project status.
• Identifies, communicates, and supports the resolution of issues on projects as needed.
• Works with the project manager to support the project schedule and meet deadlines.
• 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.
• Supports the preparation of proposals and client presentations during the proposal process.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Required Skills

• 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.

Preferred Skills

• Engineers in Training (EIT) certification preferred.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related degree from an ABET-accredited program; OR
• Bachelor's 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.
• Note: Internship experience does not count toward the years of experience requirement. School must be ABET accredited.

Required Experience

• Minimum 3 years of substation engineering experience (consulting preferred).
• Internship experience does not count toward the years of experience requirement.

About the Client

This infrastructure engineering firm has been designing and building essential city and national infrastructure since 1898, operating across the energy, aviation, water, telecommunications, transportation, and healthcare sectors. Now 100% employee-owned through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, the organization spans 75 offices across the country and around the world, employing more than 14,500 employee-owners who generate over $7.4 billion in annual revenue. Teams here include civil and structural engineers, architects, environmental scientists, construction managers, and program management professionals who deliver complex, consequential projects — from major airport expansions to large-scale energy infrastructure.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.