Staff Electrical Engineer - Substation (Houston)

Burns & McDonnell; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Staff Substation Engineer in Houston, Texas. This role focuses on developing design deliverables for high-voltage electrical power substation projects. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with 3 years of relevant experience. Key responsibilities include supporting project phases, preparing design packages, and ensuring quality control. Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment are essential. This position offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to impactful engineering projects.

Qualifications

• 3 years of substation engineering experience, consulting preferred.
• Engineers in Training–EIT Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop design deliverables for high-voltage electrical power substations.
• Prepare substation design packages with various technical components.
• Support substation projects from conceptual phase through completion.
• Perform design quality reviews and compliance checks.
• Research and compile project-related data as needed.

Skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Critical thinking skills

Collaborative teamwork

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering

ABET accredited program

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

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.

• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 3 years of substation engineering experience, consulting preferred 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 3 years of substation engineering experience, consulting 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.
• Engineers in Training–EIT Certification preferred

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