Substation Electrical Engineer

Substation Electrical Engineer

Saber Power Services, LLC, (SPS) located in Houston, TX is a nationally recognized full service, EPC, specialty engineering, procurement, construction and testing and commissioning company specializing in complex medium and high voltage electrical infrastructure in North America. 

Saber PowerServices seeks a professional, dedicated individual with a positive outlook for our Engineer opening.

Job Summary:

Develop conceptual designs, direction, consultation and support of substation, oil/gas electrical power facility and short-line transmission projects.

Main Responsibilities

• Responsible for substation, plant power distribution and transmission line projects involving Low, Medium and High Voltage system components using switchgear, transformers, and protection systems from a functional and specific perspective.
• Has direct responsibility for managing and directing in house and engineering consultants to assure the design meets project objectives in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Works closely with Saber Project and Construction Management to assure design is constructible and is fully integrated into the project schedule.
• The Substation Engineer’s responsibilities include the overall electrical design, develop material specifications, review vendor submittal drawings, project electrical studies, creation of system models using ETAP or SKM Power Tools software and supervise designer and drafters for new and upgrades to existing substations.
• This position is expected to apply sound and diversified knowledge of Electrical Engineering principles and practices as well as make independent decisions concerning assigned projects.
• Responsibilities may include training and provision of engineering support to a variety of company personnel.
• The candidate should possess a strong understanding of the design and operation of substation components, control systems and site layout.

  Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering from accredited program and a professional engineer licensure is preferred (PE).
• Minimum 5 years of related experience with routing and design of high voltage overhead transmission line facilities (completion of master's degree in related field may be substituted for one year of experience).
• Experience in 69kV to 500kV line design and working knowledge and/or expertise in Power Line system-based programs (i.e., PLS, PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, etc.) required.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment, as well as strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

SAFETY:

Safety is priority number one with our organization. Errors in judgment can result in negative financial impact, inconvenience to customers, unsafe working conditions, injury, or loss of life.

Company where our People enjoy their Jobs!

Saber Power Services is a very Employee Focused company. So, we decided that if we take care of our employees, they will take care of the Customers. We have office BBQs, company fishing tournaments, casino parties for employees, and anything that we can think of that our people will enjoy.
The majority of our work in centered around Greater Houston, but we work throughout the US.

Apply Your Skills. Make a Difference. Enjoy the Rewards.

If you are looking for a Career, and not a Job, then you really need to come talk to us. 

Benefits:

Saber has an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, short term disability, life insurance, 401K with Matching, flexible benefit account; and an outstanding work environment. Check out our Total Rewards Plan here.

Saber is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.