Engineering Advisor - Electrical

What You Will Do

• Lead development of substation and protection & control technical specifications for detailed design and construction across wind, solar, and storage projects
• Manage external engineering firms and EPC subcontractors to achieve the highest standards of engineering quality and project execution
• Direct design reviews of high voltage substations and transmission protection schemes, including relay one-lines, three-line diagrams, ground grids, and wiring diagrams
• Develop and update internal engineering standards in collaboration with Operations Engineering to drive continuous improvement and standardization
• Coordinate engineering design efforts with EPC partners and owners' engineers, reviewing submittals and ensuring alignment with project requirements
• Support procurement in running RFPs and managing long‑lead material acquisition such as main power transformers and HV breakers
• Stay current on technologies, regulatory conditions, and market requirements across ERCOT, MISO, PJM, and CAISO

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET‑accredited university, with a power systems focus
• Minimum seven (7) years of direct experience in high voltage (138kV and above) electrical substation engineering and design
• Proficiency in protective relay coordination and settings calculations for HV and EHV transmission systems
• Experience with electrical system analysis software such as ASPEN, ETAP, SKM, PSS/E, or PSLF
• Knowledge of engineering standards including NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE, ANSI, and reliability frameworks such as NERC/FERC
• Deep experience in protective relays (SEL, GE) and advanced power system analysis and relay coordination tools such as ASPEN, ETAP, SKM, PSSE, PSLF
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across disciplines, vendors, and project teams
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus, not a requirement

• This role is eligible for our hybrid in‑office work policy and is not eligible for remote working
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
• Must be available to travel domestically up to 20% of the time and may need some overnight trips

Salary Range: $117,300 - $179,860 USD annually

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. Supplemental benefits for full‑time employees enhance emotional and physical well‑being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.

ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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