Substation Electrical Engineer Jobs in Texas
Substation Electrical Engineer jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, concentrated in electric utilities, oil and gas infrastructure, renewable energy development, and large industrial operations, with openings at every level from early-career field engineers through senior protection and control specialists. Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Austin account for the largest share of hiring, where major employers like Burns & McDonnell, Oncor, and CenterPoint Energy maintain a sustained presence. Relay protection and control, power systems studies, and high-voltage transmission design are the most consistently sought specialties across Texas listings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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WSP is currently seeking a full-time Substation Associate Electrical Engineer for our Spring, TX office near Houston. Join the Power Delivery Houston Substation Department and be part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.
This Opportunity
The Intermediate Professional Substation Electrical Engineer will share responsibility with the rest of the department to produce work consistent with WSP's mission statement and culture. They are expected to support the department in achieving its goals, maintain WSP's high-quality standards, promote internal teamwork, and meet client needs.
WSP brings global expertise in power delivery, power generation, and program management—anchored by the acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. TRC Companies have now joined WSP, deepening our power practice and expanding our energy advisory and intelligent grid services. We're partnering with clients to shape how energy systems evolve worldwide—and we need your help.
Your Impact
- Perform the detailed design of low to extra-high-voltage substations, including, but not limited to:
- One-line diagrams
- Schematics
- Wiring diagrams
- SCADA
- Communications
- Station physical layouts
- Sections/Elevations
- Cable and conduit plans and details
- Ground grid design and details
- Foundation plans and details
- Structural plans and details
- Control enclosure design and details
- Lightning protection plans
- Yard lighting plans
- Bills of Materials
- Site visits
- Support QA/QC for deliverables to clients
- Shall learn, understand, and adhere to client standards and processes while working individually or within a team to complete complex and technically challenging designs
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
- The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of transmission line design for new lines, relocations, upgrades, and fiber optic additions.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies. Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- BSEE (BS Electrical Engineering), BSREE (BS Renewable Energy Engineering), or BSEET (BS Electrical Engineering Technology) degree from an accredited university, preferably with a power option.
- 2-3 years of experience
- Strong knowledge and understanding of electrical engineering to build on
- Strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills in order to work effectively with internal team members and external client personnel Legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of electrical utility substations and familiarity with substation design EIT certificate or passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam
Disclaimer:
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
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WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
www.wsp.com
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
WSP is currently seeking a full-time Substation Associate Electrical Engineer for our Spring, TX office near Houston. Join the Power Delivery Houston Substation Department and be part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.
This Opportunity
The Intermediate Professional Substation Electrical Engineer will share responsibility with the rest of the department to produce work consistent with WSP's mission statement and culture. They are expected to support the department in achieving its goals, maintain WSP's high-quality standards, promote internal teamwork, and meet client needs.
WSP brings global expertise in power delivery, power generation, and program management—anchored by the acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. TRC Companies have now joined WSP, deepening our power practice and expanding our energy advisory and intelligent grid services. We're partnering with clients to shape how energy systems evolve worldwide—and we need your help.
Your Impact
- Perform the detailed design of low to extra-high-voltage substations, including, but not limited to:
- One-line diagrams
- Schematics
- Wiring diagrams
- SCADA
- Communications
- Station physical layouts
- Sections/Elevations
- Cable and conduit plans and details
- Ground grid design and details
- Foundation plans and details
- Structural plans and details
- Control enclosure design and details
- Lightning protection plans
- Yard lighting plans
- Bills of Materials
- Site visits
- Support QA/QC for deliverables to clients
- Shall learn, understand, and adhere to client standards and processes while working individually or within a team to complete complex and technically challenging designs
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
- The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of transmission line design for new lines, relocations, upgrades, and fiber optic additions.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies. Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- BSEE (BS Electrical Engineering), BSREE (BS Renewable Energy Engineering), or BSEET (BS Electrical Engineering Technology) degree from an accredited university, preferably with a power option.
- 2-3 years of experience
- Strong knowledge and understanding of electrical engineering to build on
- Strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills in order to work effectively with internal team members and external client personnel Legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of electrical utility substations and familiarity with substation design EIT certificate or passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam
Disclaimer:
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
#LI-SL2
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
www.wsp.com
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
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Substation Electrical Engineer Job Market in Texas
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What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in substation electrical engineer jobs across Texas.
- Active Texas Professional Engineer license or EIT registration under the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or closely related power systems discipline
- Hands-on experience with substation design, protection schemes, and relay coordination
- Proficiency with power systems software such as ETAP, PowerWorld, or AutoCAD Electrical
- Familiarity with NERC reliability standards, IEEE substation design guides, and utility interconnection requirements
- Ability to work in the field at energized high-voltage substations and travel to project sites across Texas
Substation Electrical Engineer Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a substation electrical engineer in Texas?
The standard path in Texas begins with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering followed by registration as an Engineer-in-Training through the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. After gaining qualifying experience under a licensed Professional Engineer, candidates sit for the PE exam in the power systems discipline. Most Texas utilities and engineering firms require or strongly prefer a PE license for engineers who sign and seal substation design drawings or take on independent project responsibility.
How much do substation electrical engineers make in Texas?
Substation electrical engineers in Texas earn a median of about $129,450 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $76,120 for the lowest 10% to over $210,160 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire substation electrical engineers in Texas?
Employers hiring substation electrical engineers in Texas right now include Burns & McDonnell, WSP, and Arcadis, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Texas's combination of a deregulated electricity market, active renewable energy buildout, and large industrial base keeps demand from utilities, engineering consultancies, and oil and gas operators consistently high.
Which Texas cities have the most substation electrical engineer jobs?
Houston, Dallas, and Fort Worth have the most substation electrical engineer openings in Texas. Houston leads because of its concentration of energy companies, petrochemical infrastructure, and large engineering firms, while Dallas-Fort Worth reflects the footprint of major transmission utilities and a growing commercial and industrial load base, and Austin's expanding technology and data center sector has driven additional substation investment in the region.
Are there remote substation electrical engineer jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're rare. Substation electrical engineering is largely a hands-on field requiring site visits, equipment inspections, and on-site commissioning work that cannot be done remotely. About 25% of substation electrical engineer openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to concentrate in power systems studies, relay settings analysis, or project management functions where desk-based work predominates.
How can I get hired as a substation electrical engineer in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a staff or associate engineer role at a Texas utility or large engineering firm while you complete your EIT registration through the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. Oncor, CenterPoint Energy, and Burns & McDonnell all hire new graduates into structured engineering development programs in Texas. A background in power systems coursework, an internship at a utility or engineering consultancy, or lateral experience as an electrical designer or CAD technician in a substation context strengthens an entry-level application considerably.
Where can I find and apply to substation electrical engineer jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to substation electrical engineer jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings from utilities, engineering firms, and industrial employers. Find roles that fit your experience and target area, then apply directly to each one.
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