Electrical Substation Design Engineer

20 hours ago


Houston, Texas, United States CV Library Full time

Urban Grid, a pioneering clean energy solutions provider, is seeking an accomplished Electrical Substation Design Engineer to facilitate the development of high-quality renewable energy projects.

The successful candidate will join our team in Houston, Texas, and play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and maintaining electrical substations for our solar power projects. With a deep understanding of utility-scale solar power plant system design and function, the ideal candidate will contribute to the reliability, efficiency, and performance optimization of our solar energy systems.

We offer a competitive compensation package, including a salary range of $110,000 - $140,000 per annum, plus bonus, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Responsibilities

  • Develop detailed engineering designs for electrical substations within solar power plants, ensuring compliance with industry standards and project specifications.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate substations seamlessly with solar plant components.
  • Help specify and select substation equipment, including transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, and protective relays.
  • Manage commissioning of electrical substations, conducting testing and validation of equipment and systems.
  • Ensure adherence to relevant safety standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Develop standard operating procedures and comprehensive documentation related to substation design, specifications, and record drawings.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
  • Professional Engineer license.
  • In-depth knowledge of substation/high voltage design, equipment specifications, and interconnection planning.
  • Direct experience in general solar plant design and construction.
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD, ETAP, or other relevant engineering software.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

About Us

Urban Grid is a leading independent power producer committed to facilitating a rapid and sustainable energy transition through the development of high-quality renewable energy projects. We foster community partnerships, serve as good land stewards, and maintain a delivery-focused approach to being a trusted energy solutions partner.



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