Staff Electrical Engineer - Substation

Electrical Engineer - Substation

Location: Houston, TX

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Pay Rate: $54.44–$80.00 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: Days (1st Shift)
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

The Staff Substation Engineer will work under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer to develop design deliverables for new and modified high-voltage (13kV to 765kV) electrical power substation projects. The Staff Substation Engineer will work with the project team through the design and construction process, adapting engineering plans according to budget constraints, design factors, or client needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Supports substation projects from the conceptual phase through completion.
• Prepares and develops 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.
• Develops substation calculations, including, but not limited to, insulation, AC station service, DC systems and battery sizing, voltage drop, cable sizing, and conduit fill.
• Prepares design sketches, cost estimates, equipment specifications, bill of materials, and other required deliverables.
• Applies intermediate knowledge of IEEE, NESC, and other industry and utility standards, guides, specifications, and procedures.
• Supports field inspections for substation facilities on public and private utility systems.
• Researches and compiles project-related data as required by the project managers.
• Supports client presentations, reports, and visualizations to demonstrate technical results and project status.
• Identifies, communicates, and supports the resolution of issues on projects as needed.
• Works with the project manager to support the project schedule and meet deadlines.
• 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.
• Supports the preparation of proposals and client presentations during the proposal process.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Required Experience

• Minimum 3 years of substation engineering experience (consulting preferred); internship experience does not count toward years of experience.

Required Skills

• 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 Skills

• Engineers in Training (EIT) certification preferred.
• PE license highly preferred; candidates without a PE may still be considered if they can obtain their PE within 6 months of hire.
• Strong preference for consulting engineering experience over utility experience.
• Experience with physical substation design (preferred); Protection & Controls also accepted.
• Experience with substation voltage range 12kV–500kV, with exposure up to 765kV being valuable.
• Experience marking up schematics and drafting/design work.
• Switchgear manufacturing experience (applicable for Staff-level candidates).

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related degree from an ABET-accredited program; or
• Bachelor's 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.
• Note: Please ensure the institution is ABET-accredited prior to submission.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Primarily in-office environment.
• 9/80 schedule available.
• After trust and credibility are established, employees may receive up to 30 work-from-home days per year.
• Occasional recurring meetings may require coordination across time zones (Canada, India, etc.).

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This client is a 100% employee-owned infrastructure engineering firm serving the energy, aviation, water, telecommunications, transportation, and healthcare sectors across more than 75 offices in the U.S. and globally. With more than 125 years in operation and over 14,500 employee-owners generating more than $7.4 billion in annual revenue, the organization is one of the largest and most established engineering, architecture, and construction firms in the world. Every full-time employee is an owner through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), creating a culture of accountability and shared outcomes that has earned the firm a 4.2-star Glassdoor rating from more than 1,800 reviews, with 87% of employees recommending it as a workplace. Teams span civil and structural engineers, architects, environmental scientists, construction managers, substation engineers, and program management professionals engaged in complex, large-scale infrastructure projects.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-12523 Industry: Engineering