ESPO Corporation · 3 days ago
Senior Substation Engineer - Transmission & Distribution 26-00072
Houston, TX, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $175K/yr
7+ years expESPO Corporation is a premier Technical Recruiting and Staffing firm established in 1965. They are seeking a Senior Substation Engineer to lead the preparation of design deliverables for high-voltage electrical power substation projects, ensuring project completion within budget and schedule while maintaining client satisfaction.
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Responsibilities
Leads substation projects from the conceptual phase through completion
Leads the preparation and development of 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
Leads the development of substation calculations, including—but not limited to—insulation, AC station service, DC systems and battery sizing, voltage drop, cable sizing, and conduit fill
Leads the preparation of design sketches, cost estimates, equipment specifications, bill of materials, and other required deliverables
Applies advanced knowledge of IEEE, NESC, and other industry and utility standards, guides, specifications, and procedures
Leads field inspections for substation facilities on public and private utility systems
Leads execution of complex assignments requiring the use of advanced tools and techniques, resulting in the development of new or improved processes, equipment, and/or technological methods
Identifies, communicates, and leads resolution of issues on projects as needed
Manages project schedule and meets deadlines for the deliverables under supervision
Manages project budget for the deliverables under supervision
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
Leads the preparation of proposals, including schedule and budget estimates
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 7 years of substation project or related experience, consulting experience preferred required 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 and 7 years of substation project or related experience, consulting experience 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
Preferred
Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred
Benefits
401(k)
Premium Health Insurance
Dental
Disability
Direct Deposit
PTO time
Holiday Pay
Company
ESPO Corporation
ESPO Corporation is the midwest leader in technical staffing, business support, and engineering solutions since 1965.
51-200 employees
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