Engineer – Substation

REI Utility Services

Engineer responsible for designing and modifying power system protection and automation schemes. Supporting commissioning activities and preparing engineering documentation for electric utilities.

Posted 4/12/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $80,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently designing and modifying power system protection and automation schemes
Preparing engineering documentation and supporting commissioning activities
Designing substation protection schemes and specifying relays for use in redundant protection systems
Preparing and reviewing engineering drawings, specifications, and calculations
Performing protective relay coordination studies and programming substation relays
Conducting short-circuit analysis and developing relay settings for electromechanical and microprocessor relays
Providing technical guidance to contractors, clients, and other engineers
Assisting with commissioning of new equipment and troubleshooting existing facilities
Analyzing fault events and preparing sequence-of-events reports
Ensuring all designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and company procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited institution
Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred
Minimum of 2 years of electric utility or power engineering experience performing engineering calculations and design work
Proficiency in CAD and electrical modeling software
Strong technical writing and documentation skills
Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Simple IRA Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Professional Development and Training Opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

power system protectionautomation schemesengineering documentationsubstation protection schemesprotective relay coordination studiesshort-circuit analysisrelay settingsengineering calculationsdesign worktechnical writing

Soft Skills

problem-solvinganalytical skillsability to prioritizemeeting deadlinestechnical guidance

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineeringFundamentals of Engineering (FE)Engineer-in-Training (EIT)