Electrical Engineer - Substation; Houston

Electrical Engineer - Substation (Houston)

Responsibilities and qualifications for this role reflect a lead electrical design position supporting projects across power, process, corporate, healthcare, pipeline, airports, institutional, industrial, manufacturing, government and military facilities.

• Lead electrical design of projects from conceptual phase through design completion, aligning with project manager requirements.
• Prepare electrical equipment specifications and data sheets, RFQs, technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.
• Review electrical equipment vendor drawings and data, interfacing with suppliers, clients and other engineering disciplines, detailers and designers.
• Participate in development of project schedule, scope, budget, staffing and construction planning; manage changes effectively.
• Apply expert knowledge of electrical concepts, practices, codes and procedures within electrical engineering services.
• Apply experience to complex projects and develop non-standard design solutions.
• Quality review production drawings and project data across CAD software to verify corrections.
• Coordinate construction administration with field personnel to resolve design-related installation issues, calculations, field inspections and testing of electrical systems.
• Lead field inspections, installations, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.
• Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.
• Build relationships with clients, customers and contractors; identify and pursue new business opportunities; ensure customer satisfaction.
• Participate in sales and marketing efforts and identify key pursuits.
• Lead development of cost proposals and qualification statements to meet financial targets.
• Prepare and present project budgets and cost estimates; report on project performance.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to the electrical engineering practice; guide less experienced engineers.
• Ensure QA/QC process adherence and effective communication with other engineering disciplines.
• Comply with company and site safety policies; perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree from ABET-accredited program with 7 years electrical engineering experience; EPC project experience preferred. OR
• Bachelor Degree in Electrical or related Engineering Technology from ABET-accredited program with FE exam completion and 7 years electrical engineering experience; EPC project experience preferred. OR
• Master Degree in Electrical Engineering with 6 years electrical engineering experience; EPC project experience preferred.
• Expert knowledge of standard engineering techniques and procedures; strong knowledge of electrical equipment design ANSI and IEEE standards; proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience leading discipline design for large projects and delegating tasks to team members; ability to lead execution and resolve issues in a team environment.
• Strong critical thinking, methodical and analytical problem-solving abilities; attention to detail and collaboration skills.
• Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.
• Ability to travel.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans.

Job
:
Electrical Engineering

Primary Location
: US-TX-Houston

Schedule
:
Full-time

Travel
:
Yes, 15% of the time

Req : 252675

Job Hire Type
:
Experienced

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

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Houston, TX

$117,000 - $217,000

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