About the Position
We are seeking a licensed Project Engineer in Electrical Engineering who brings deep, hands-on substation and power generation expertise, along with proven technical leadership, to the design, development, and execution of complex electrical infrastructure projects. This role will serve as a senior technical authority, leading engineering activities from concept through commissioning, ensuring
that all work meets the highest standards of safety, performance, and compliance.
If you Are:- Deeply interested in supporting the transition to clean, renewable energy.
- A driven, detail-oriented professional seeking a meaningful career growth opportunity
- Proud of delivering high-quality engineering work
- Flexible and excited to work in a small, collaborative, high-impact team
- A continuous learner who thrives on expanding technical knowledge
- A critical thinker who transforms technical information into clear, compelling communication
- A direct, thoughtful communicator who values strong, respectful working relationships
You Will:- Lead the full engineering lifecycle of MV/HV power generation and interconnection projects-from early scoping through detailed electrical design, procurement support, construction oversight, and commissioning
- Serve as a senior lead technical and engineering authority for substation, protection, and power generation systems, providing PE-level review, and final design approval
- Review, develop, and integrate engineering drawings, specifications, and calculations across electrical, mechanical, and controls/SCADA disciplines for substations, switchyards, protection and relaying schemes, and systems including natural gas-fired generation and battery energy storage (BESS)
- Conduct formal electrical design reviews at key milestones (30%, 60%, 90%, IFC), with particular attention to MV and HV equipment, protection, and grounding design, and drive timely resolution of technical comments
- Lead technical support for utility interconnection activities, including interconnection studies, utility protection requirements, relay settings review, commissioning coordination, and compliance with utility and ISO requirements.
- Collaborate with internal teams, external engineers, OEMs, and construction partners to ensure adherence to design requirements, safety standards, performance expectations, and equipment specifications
- Lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams and coordinate work across internal stakeholders, consultants, EPC partners, OEMs, and operations personnel.
- Lead technical evaluations of bids and vendor proposals, including switchgear, transformers, protection systems, natural gas reciprocating engines, and instrumentation
- Develop and refine electrical scopes of work, RFQs, design specifications, and engineering procedures
- Provide hands-on field leadership for site commissioning, protective relay testing and coordination, and troubleshooting, including factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), and field commissioning support
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level engineers on MV and HV design standards, field practices, and engineering best practices
- Evaluate engineering alternatives and design decisions with consideration for safety, reliability, constructability, operability, schedule, and lifecycle cost.
- Evaluate emerging electrical technologies across BESS, natural gas generation, renewables, and distributed energy systems
What You Bring to the Team:- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field (Master's degree a plus).
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Electrical Engineering (Power) strongly preferred
- 8+ years of engineering experience in power generation, substation design, BESS, transmission & distribution, renewables, or related energy sectors, including direct, hands-on MV and HV design and field experience
- Extensive, hands-on experience with LV, MV, and HV design and field execution, including equipment sizing, protection & control, relay coordination, grounding, switchgear, power transformers, and SCADA/RTU integration. Substation protection & controls (P&C) experience is strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience supporting EPC projects during detailed design, construction, startup, and commercial operation.
- Proficiency in power generation concepts, electrical protection, communications protocols, and equipment sizing
- Experience performing or reviewing power system studies, including load flow, short circuit, grounding, arc flash, and protective device coordination analyses.
- Strong familiarity with applicable codes and standards (e.g., NEC, NESC, IEEE, IEEE C37 substation/protection standards, NFPA)
- Demonstrated leadership experience, including mentoring junior engineers and directing multi-disciplinary project teams
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication, with the ability to simplify complex technical topics for diverse audiences
- Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to travel 5-10% (primarily within the U.S.)
- Legally authorized to work in the U.S., with a valid driver's license and reliable transportation
What Conduit Brings to You:- Opportunity to play a significant role in transforming the energy industry
- Growth, development, learning, and advancement opportunities
- An extremely flexible environment where your voice, thoughts, and ideas are valued and heard
- Excellent benefits (company-paid and voluntary): Health / Dental / Vision / Life / AD&D
- / STD / LTD / AFLAC / Pet / Legal / Commuter / 401(k) with Company Match / Paid Time Off and more!
Location:Houston, TX
Target Comp Range:Commensurate with experience
