Electrical Project Engineer, High-Voltage Substations

Job overview

The Electrical Project Engineer, High-Voltage Substations role is initially full-time in-office in Houston, TX for 90 days; hybrid flexibility with three days in the office and a 9/80 schedule may be available afterward based on performance and business needs. Compensation is listed as $1 to $2 per hour. The role supports utility-scale substation design projects at an established engineering firm. The engineer leads or provides technical direction on high-voltage substation design, combining technical oversight with project execution. The role helps deliver design packages that meet project scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements while coordinating with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

What you'll do

• Lead or serve as technical specialist on high-voltage substation projects up to 765 kV
• oversee detailed EPC and engineering-only design
• develop or review protection and control or physical design deliverables
• perform QA/QC reviews
• prepare equipment specifications and bills of materials
• manage budgets, schedules, and quality
• coordinate with clients, teams, vendors, and subcontractors
• mentor junior engineers
• support proposals as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

electrical project engineer

high-voltage substations

houston tx

hybrid flexibility may be available

protection and controls

physical substation design

765 kv

qa/qc

project leadership

electrical engineering

client coordination

occasional travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires at least five years of high-voltage substation design experience and project lead experience. Occasional travel for client meetings, design reviews, and site visits is stated.

About the employer

Talent Search PRO is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.