Substation Owner's Engineer

ENTRUST


Job Location:

Houston, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 3 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

*Remote with occasional travel to NY*

The Substation Owners Engineer (OE) serves as a senior technical advisor for electrical substation underground transmission protection and control projects. This role provides technical leadership develops and reviews engineering and construction specifications evaluates design deliverables prepares conceptual plans and cost estimates and supports feasibility studies safety assessments and project execution from planning through construction.

The OE independently leads complex engineering assignments mentors junior engineers ensures compliance with applicable codes and standards (OSHA FERC NERC CIP etc.) and collaborates closely with clients consultants contractors and project teams. Responsibilities also include preparing technical reports reviewing drawings and calculations supporting procurement activities and providing expert engineering

What Youll Do:

  • Provide senior-level technical leadership and engineering expertise for substation and transmission projects.
  • Independently plan execute and oversee complex engineering assignments.
  • Evaluate adapt and develop engineering solutions to address technical challenges.
  • Mentor and supervise junior engineers and technical staff.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable design codes building codes OSHA FERC NERC and CIP standards.
  • Support cost-benefit analyses and evaluation of alternative engineering approaches.
  • Develop technical specifications for services equipment and materials.
  • Coordinate with clients consultants contractors vendors and internal project teams.
  • Review and provide comments on engineering drawings calculations specifications and design deliverables.
  • Assist with bid evaluations contract reviews and award recommendations.
  • Prepare technical reports and engineering documentation for executive and public review.
  • Provide expert technical testimony and support when required.
  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels both verbally and in writing.
  • Analyze and resolve complex technical issues using sound engineering judgment.
  • Recommend innovative practical and cost-effective solutions throughout project execution.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering
  • 5 years of substation engineering experience (345 kV and above)
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in New York or ability to obtain within 6 months
  • Strong expertise in utility substation design equipment protection & control metering and SCADA systems
  • Experience supporting projects from concept through construction and closeout
  • Excellent technical communication leadership and stakeholder management skills
  • Proficient with industry-standard engineering software

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At ENTRUST Solutions Group a Leidos company we are driven by a commitment to innovation technical excellence and delivering the critical infrastructure that powers and connects communities. Together with Leidos we are building a scaled end-to-end energy and infrastructure organization focused on modernizing the grid improving reliability and helping utilities and network providers meet rising demand.

As an ENR top ranked firm our team of more than 5000 professionals brings deep technical expertise and advanced technology across electric gas and telecommunications infrastructure. We solve complex challenges for clients across North America and expanding markets helping them strengthen reliability expand capacity and adapt to evolving infrastructure needs.

We foster a culture where innovation collaboration and continuous improvement are expected and where people are empowered to challenge convention think boldly and make an impact. Whether you are looking to grow your expertise lead transformative projects or help shape the future of infrastructure you will find opportunities to thrive here.

If you are ready to outthink the status quo tackle meaningful challenges and build what is next we would love to hear from you.

To learn more about ENTRUST Benefits and Culture please visit our company LinkedIn page and follow us at: Solutions Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race religion color national origin sex sexual orientation age veteran status disability status or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

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