Electrical Engineer - Substations - Houston/Remote
• Engineer & Design leading company supporting T&D grid mod projects
- Hybrid or Fully remote position to grow project portfolios in power & energy
About Our Client Our client is a leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the land development and energy markets. Voted on as a best place to work and recognized in the ENR Top 100 and fastest growing companies.
Job Description
What You'll Do
- Lead or support engineering tasks from project kickoff through IFC/design package completion
- Coordinate closely with civil, structural, SCADA, relay, and project management teams to deliver integrated solutions
- Prepare technical deliverables including one-lines, three-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, grounding plans, conduit/raceway layouts, cable schedules, bills of material, specifications, reports, and client-facing documents
- Provide engineering support during procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup phases
Focus AreasPhysical Design
- Develop and support substation physical layout and design packages for high-voltage projects
- Prepare or review:
- General arrangement drawings
- Plan and elevation drawings
- Grounding layouts
- Conduit and cable routing plans
- Control building layouts
- Equipment connection details
- Foundation and equipment interface coordination
- Coordinate major equipment layouts including transformers, breakers, switches, bus systems, CCVTs/PTs, CTs, panels, batteries, and other station equipment
- Work closely with civil and structural teams to align grading, foundations, trenching, and equipment placement
- Support development of material lists, specifications, and installation details
Protection & Controls (P&C)
- Develop and support P&C design packages including:
- One-line and three-line diagrams
- AC/DC schematics
- Wiring diagrams
- Relay panel layouts
- Interconnection diagrams
- Communication diagrams
- SCADA point lists
- Perform engineering calculations such as battery sizing, voltage drop, conduit fill, and cable sizing
- Support relay setting development, protection philosophies, and coordination with OEMs and system stakeholders
- Contribute to arc flash, coordination, and other protection-related studies as applicable
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants. The Successful Applicant
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
- 5+ years of experience in substation engineering, power delivery, utility, or renewable energy projects
- Experience supporting physical design, Protection & Controls, or both within substation projects
- Strong understanding of high-voltage substation systems and design practices
- Experience developing engineering deliverables such as one-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, layouts, grounding plans, and design packages
- Familiarity with applicable industry codes and standards including NEC, NESC, IEEE, ANSI, and NFPA
- Proficiency with tools such as AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain
- Experience supporting utility-scale renewable energy projects, transmission, or high-voltage infrastructure
- Familiarity with relay coordination, SCADA integration, grounding design, and substation design standards
- Experience with ETAP, SKM, ASPEN, CYMCAP, or similar power system software is a plus
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary range of $110,000 to $175,000 USD, based on experience and expertise.
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
- Tenure Awards - Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences
Compensation:
- Competitive Compensation packages
- Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
- 401K match
- Tuition Assistance
- Student Loan Repayment
- Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
- Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
- Employee Referrals
- Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
- Dependent Care Match
- Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
- Family Planning & IVF Benefits
- Pet Insurance
If you're ready to take the next step in your career as an Electrical Engineer - Substations - Power & Energy, we encourage you to apply today!