Planning Engineer – Electric Utility Projects

Job overview

The Planning Engineer role is onsite in Lubbock, TX, and compensation is not specified in the XML salary element. The posting describes Global Talent Resources as a recruiting firm specializing in electric utility careers and identifies the position location as Lubbock. The role designs and manages electric transmission, distribution, street-lighting, and substation projects. It supports reliable, safe utility infrastructure through system studies, technical planning, coordination with construction and operations, and engineering team and contract oversight.

What you'll do

• Design and manage transmission, distribution, street-lighting, and substation projects
• perform system studies
• prepare plans, specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports
• coordinate with construction, operations, customers, and stakeholders
• support SCADA, communications, and NERC/CIP initiatives
• supervise engineering staff and manage contracts
• respond to system emergencies and support restoration.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

planning engineer

full-time

lubbock tx

global talent resources

electric utility

transmission

distribution

substations

system studies

scada

nerc/cip

professional engineer

texas driver's license

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting requires a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field, four or more years of electric distribution engineering experience or equivalent, a Professional Engineer registration, and a valid Texas driver’s license.

About the employer

Global Talent Resources, Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.