The Planet Group · 4 days ago
Senior Substation Engineer (High Voltage)
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $200K/yr
7+ years expThe Planet Group is partnering with a leading engineering organization to hire a Senior Substation Engineer to lead the design and delivery of high-voltage substation projects ranging from 13kV to 765kV. This role involves hands-on technical leadership, owning projects from concept through construction, mentoring teams, and working directly with clients.
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Hiring Manager
Kavya Parameshwar
Responsibilities
Lead substation projects from concept, design, and construction support through closeout
Develop complete substation design packages (physical, P&C, grounding, lightning, lighting/security)
Perform and review detailed engineering calculations (AC/DC systems, battery sizing, cable sizing, insulation, voltage drop, conduit fill, etc.)
Prepare equipment specs, estimates, BOMs, and technical deliverables
Apply and interpret IEEE, NESC, and utility standards
Lead field inspections and resolve complex technical issues
Support proposals, schedules, and budgets while ensuring QA/QC compliance
Act as a technical point of contact for clients and internal teams
Qualification
Required
7+ years of substation engineering or related experience
Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (ABET accredited)
High-voltage substation experience required
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Preferred
Background in EPC, consulting, or utility environments strongly preferred
PE License preferred (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
Physical and/or Protection & Control design experience
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams
Proposal and client-facing experience
Company
The Planet Group
The Planet Group is a global advisory and staffing firm operating at the intersection of talent and transformation.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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MidOcean Partners
2021-05-27Acquired
2018-01-22Private Equity
Leadership Team
Tim Simmerly
Chief Executive Officer
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