Substation Engineer & Project Lead
US permanent residents need only apply... Multi-State positions available! Houston, Dallas, Austin, Atlanta, Chicago, Boston, Minneapolis, Kansas City, and Chattanooga The Opportunity StaffRight Associates is recruiting for a nationally recognized, employee-owned power engineering firm seeking seasoned Substation Engineers to help modernize the grid. The client’s portfolio spans high-voltage substations, renewables integration, HVDC transmission, battery energy storage (BESS), and other next-generation infrastructure. With nine openings across Houston, Dallas, Austin, Atlanta, Chicago, Boston, Minneapolis, Kansas City, and Chattanooga, this role offers a chance to shape critical energy assets while growing into technical and client-facing leadership. What You’ll Do Spearhead high-voltage substation engagements reaching 765kV, spanning both physical layout and protection-and-control (P&C) scopes. Engineer complete design deliverables, including schematics, layout drawings, relay panel wiring, grounding grids, and station auxiliary power systems. Champion design quality by conducting rigorous QA/QC checks on drawing packages before release. Mentor early-career engineers while steering project outputs to on-time, on-spec completion. Collaborate with clients, equipment vendors, and internal project teams to uphold the highest technical standards. Build budgets, schedules, and technical specifications that guide procurement and construction. Drive growth by shaping proposals and presenting designs directly to clients. What You Bring 5 to 20 years of hands-on High-Voltage Substation Design experience in Physical Design, Protection & Controls (P&C), or both. A track record of leading projects or serving as a go-to technical specialist. Demonstrated strength in QA/QC review and client-facing coordination. Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. Professional Engineer (PE) licensure strongly preferred. Fluency in Bluebeam Revu and the Microsoft Office suite. English fluency and authorization to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship. Compensation & Total Rewards Base salary of $130,000 to $228,000 per year Bonus eligibility A stake in the firm’s success through its employee-ownership model Comprehensive benefits package Hybrid schedule flexibility once the initial 90 days are complete Paid relocation Full-time, direct-hire employment Joining StaffRight Associates When you partner with StaffRight Associates in your search for your next role, you’re doing more than pursuing a job, you’re aligning yourself with a team of experts committed to placing top-tier talent in truly impactful positions. We take pride in fostering professional growth and connecting forward-thinking individuals with organizations that value innovation and excellence. We look forward to showcasing your expertise in a way that resonates with our clients and opens the door to meaningful opportunities.