Associate Engineer – Substation

REI Utility Services

Associate Engineer supporting design, modification, and commissioning in substation engineering. Entry-level role collaborating closely with senior engineering staff on project deliverables.

Posted 5/30/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $65,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supports the design, modification, and commissioning of power system protection and automation schemes.
Works closely with senior engineering staff to learn design standards, tools, and processes.
Assists in developing substation protection schemes and specifying relays for redundant protection systems.
Prepares basic engineering drawings, sketches, and documentation under guidance.
Assists in calculating and programming substation protective relay set points.
Supports commissioning activities by providing field assistance and documentation.
Collaborates with project teams, contractors, and utility personnel to support project execution.
Participates in training and mentorship programs to develop technical skills.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution
Ability to travel up to 25% for field commissioning near energized equipment
0–2 years of engineering experience in electric utility or power systems
Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) (nice-to-have)
Internship or prior related experience (nice-to-have)
CAD experience (nice-to-have)

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 schemessubstation protection schemesprotective relay programmingengineering drawingsengineering documentationfield assistancetechnical skills development

Soft Skills

collaborationmentorshipcommunication

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringFundamentals of Engineering (FE)Engineer-in-Training (EIT)