Senior Project Engineer- Substation

Location: The Woodlands, TX
Job Type: Full-Time

We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer IV - Substation to lead a team of approximately five engineers and CAD designers supporting substation physical layout and Protection & Control (P&C) engineering projects. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in substation engineering, proven leadership experience, and the ability to serve as a client-facing point of contact.

This position will also serve as the sealing engineer for a majority of the team's work while supporting project management, customer relationships, and business development activities.

• Lead, supervise, and schedule a team of engineers, designers, and CAD operators.

• Direct and perform substation engineering and design activities, including physical layout and Protection & Control.

• Perform engineering calculations and utilize appropriate engineering/design software, procedures, and industry standards.

• Prepare and oversee complex engineering documents, specifications, and bid packages.

• Review, check, and mark up complex substation drawing packages to ensure accuracy, clarity, and completeness.

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Project Engineers and junior engineering staff.

• Support and participate in substation relay settings, testing, commissioning, and field support activities.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned customers and manage customer satisfaction throughout projects.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing clients and identify opportunities for future business.

• Participate in project planning, scheduling, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.

• Ensure projects are completed in accordance with applicable engineering standards, safety requirements, schedules, and quality expectations.

• Collaborate effectively with employees, clients, contractors, and other project stakeholders.

• Utilize Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook for project-related activities.

• Promote and contribute to a strong company-wide safety culture.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.

• 8+ years of relevant electrical/substation engineering experience.

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

• Strong experience with substation engineering and design.

• Experience in multiple areas of substation engineering, including:

  • Physical substation layout/design

  • Protection & Control

  • Relay settings/programming

  • Relay testing

  • Substation commissioning

  • Field engineering/support

• Proven experience leading or supervising engineering/design teams.

• Strong technical drawing and design review capabilities.

• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.

• Experience working with electric utilities, engineering consulting firms, or EPC organizations.

• Experience managing utility clients and supporting business development.

• Experience reviewing and sealing engineering deliverables.

• Strong knowledge of substation design standards, engineering procedures, and industry practices.

• Experience mentoring and developing junior engineers.

The ideal candidate is a senior-level Substation Engineer/Project Engineer with an active PE license who combines strong technical expertise in Physical Design and Protection & Control with team leadership and client-facing experience.

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