Sr. Electrical Engineer

Job ID#: 38199

Senior Electrical Engineer
Location: Houston, TX (Conveniently located near George Bush Intercontinental Airport)
Travel: Some travel required
Compensation: Competitive base salary plus bonus

Opportunity Overview
We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join a high-performing, collaborative team focused on delivering results. This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced renewable energy development environment built on trust, accountability, and healthy, productive collaboration.

Reporting Relationship:
Reports to the CEO, U.S. Operations or Head of Development

Key Responsibilities
Project & Design Engineering

• Oversee, direct, and guide electrical design processes, including:
  • Substations
  • Collector systems
  • Generation tie lines
  • SCADA and communications systems
• Prepare preliminary engineering layouts to support interconnection applications and local permitting activities
• Provide electrical engineering support during project prospecting and early-stage development

Transmission & Interconnection Support

• Develop electrical specifications for transmission queue submissions
• Track, interpret, and respond to utility and regulatory comments related to queue reforms
• Support interconnection study analysis and applications
• Assist with the preparation of interconnection agreements and transmission service agreements
• Support utility Point of Interconnection (POI) requirements

Costing, Procurement & Construction

• Develop transmission line designs and cost estimates
• Identify technical specifications and select appropriate electrical equipment
• Lead procurement efforts for major electrical components
• Provide leadership during electrical construction, commissioning, and EPC wrap-up
• Support RFP responses with electrical engineering input

Qualifications & Experience
Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (required)

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in renewable energy project development
• Proven experience across project planning, execution, and continuous improvement
• Strong background in:
  • Power system and substation design (including high-voltage systems)
  • Development-phase engineering, permitting, procurement, and construction
  • Cost estimating and financial inputs for project development

Technical Skills

• Ability to conduct and interpret interconnection study analyses
• Strong understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and utility-specific interconnection requirements
• Proficient in working with:
  • Single-line diagrams (SLDs)
  • Electrical layouts
  • Flow model input files

Why Join Us

• Join a collaborative, results-driven team with a strong foundation of trust and accountability
• Work on impactful renewable energy projects
• Competitive compensation package with bonus potential

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