• Mid-Level Substation Design Engineer

    POWER Engineers (Houston, TX)


    Mid-Level Substation Design Engineer

     

    Location **Houston**

     

    Secondary Locations

     

    Job Code **18085**

     

    \# of openings **1**

     

    Mid-Level Substation Design Engineer

    Job Summary

    POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is seeking an Electrical Engineer to work as a Substation Design Engineer in the Power Delivery Substation Department of our Houston, Texas Office.Flexibility is available for a hybrid work environment (employee will need to live within commutable distance of the office).

    Responsibilities

    + Perform and direct others in the detailed design of medium to extra-high-voltage utility substations

    + One-line diagrams, elementary and wiring diagrams, SCADA, communications, conduit and cable sizing/routing, substation physical layouts, selection of substation equipment, writing of substation equipment specifications, proposal development, construction cost estimates, and project scheduling

    + Occasional travel will be required

    Required Education/Experience

    + Ability to function as a Mid Level Substation Physical or P&C Design Engineer with the Houston location of our Substation Business Unit

    + BSEE (BS Electrical Engineering) or BSEET (BS Electrical Engineering Technology) degree, from an accredited university preferably with a power option

    + Experience in 15kV through 500kV substation design and IEEE/ANSI standards

    + Experience in managing small project teams

    + Experience filling the role of substation design engineer for several projects occurring concurrently

    + Engineer in Training (EIT) registration

    + Strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills in order to work effectively with internal team members and external client personnel

    + Legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship

    Desired Education/Experience

    + 5+ years experience in utility substation design as outlined above

    + Professional Engineering (PE) license strongly preferred, or the ability to sit for the exam within 6 months

    + Managerial and leadership skills a plus

     

    POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, POWER and WSP’s 73,900 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you’ll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world’s most challenging projects.

     

    At POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.

    Our compensation package includes competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefit package:

    + Medical/Dental/Vision

    + Paid Holidays

    + Vacation/Paid Sick Leave

    + Voluntary Life Insurance

    + 401K

    + Telehealth Benefit covers all providers

    + Maternity and Paternity Leave

    + New Dads and Moms Benefit program

    + Fertility Benefits

    + Gender affirming care

     

    We are a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!

     

    Salary DOE

     

    POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities