Senior Substation Engineer – Transmission & Distribution

Job overview

The Senior Substation Engineer – Transmission & Distribution role is onsite in Houston, TX. Compensation is not specified. The engineer leads design work for new and modified high-voltage substations ranging from 13 kV to 765 kV. The role guides projects from conceptual design through construction, contributing technical leadership, schedule and budget control, and client satisfaction. It also supports multidisciplinary teams through design reviews, field inspections, and compliance with applicable utility and industry standards.

What you'll do

• Lead substation projects from conceptual development through detailed design and completion
• develop design packages for physical arrangements, protective relaying and controls, electrical studies, lighting, and security systems
• prepare calculations for insulation coordination, station service, DC systems and battery sizing, voltage drop, cable sizing, and conduit fill
• prepare sketches, cost estimates, equipment specifications, bills of materials, and technical documentation
• apply IEEE, NESC, utility, and other applicable standards
• lead and perform field inspections
• identify project issues, communicate risks, and lead resolution
• manage schedules and budgets for assigned deliverables
• collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and meet QA/QC standards
• interface with clients and external stakeholders
• prepare technical proposals, scopes, schedules, and budget estimates.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior substation engineer

transmission & distribution

houston tx

aspen technical staffing

high-voltage substations

13kv–765kv

protective relaying

electrical design

ieee standards

nesc

field inspections

project leadership

qa/qc

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a relevant ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree and at least seven years of substation or related engineering experience, or the stated engineering technology degree and FE exam pathway. A Professional Engineer license is preferred.

About the employer

Aspen Technical Staffing, Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.