Senior Substation Electrical Engineer at Arcadis in Houston, TX | USD97,600-168,360 | Kablio

Role

Description

substation design

shop review

cost estimating

client engagement

qa/qc

project management

Responsible of engineering, detail design, studies and delivery of substation physical electrical projects on transmission and distribution substations at voltages from 4kV to 500kV with quality, schedule, and safe design in mind.
Independently perform engineering and detail design drawings, studies and analysis, prepare bidding documents and specifications, bills of materials, shop drawing review, procurement and construction documents
Lead and participate in the preparation of project estimates, engineering estimates and proposals, and client engagement and business development activities
Serve as a mentor to junior members of the team. Conduct quality assurance/quality control on the work of other electrical engineers, electrical designers, or technicians. Participate in meetings with clients, contractors, and vendors to support business development and project execution.
Coordinate closely with civil, structural, high-voltage P&C electrical, telecommunications, geotechnical engineers to develop complete Issue For Construction design packages for projects.
Act as Project Manager, Proposal Manager and Technical Lead to support services and plan, develop, and grow power delivery clients goal and business growth for the region

Requirements

pe license

autocad

skm/etap

cdegs

8+ years

ee degree

Design experience adhering to National Electrical Code, National Electric Safety Code, IEEE codes and standards, and county, city and state codes, ordinances and standards.
PE license
Experience with key considerations for substation physical layouts, section& elevations, bus configurations, cable and conduit sizing, grounding, control building, lighting & lightning, and all aspects of HV and EHV substation engineering & design and studies
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; Master’s degree preferred
Minimum 8 years of relevant experience within Substation projects from 4kV up to 500kV. Able to execute and delivery complete substation package under minimal supervision
Proficient in AutoCAD and SKM/ETAP, CDEGS/WinIGS, other engineering software to complete substation design.

Benefits

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Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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Company

Overview

1888

Year Founded

The company was established in the Netherlands with a focus on reclaiming wetlands.

30+ Countries

Global Presence

Operates in over 30 countries worldwide, showcasing its extensive international reach.

€5B

2023 Revenue

Achieved €5 billion in gross revenues, reflecting strong financial performance and strategic growth.

Evolved into a global design, engineering and consultancy powerhouse.
Excels in major infrastructure, water management, urban building, transport and industrial manufacturing projects worldwide.
Recent standout assignments include flood defences in New York, the Sydney Metro, and sustainable legacy planning for the Paris Olympics.
Structured around core business areas—Places, Mobility, Resilience and Intelligence—backed by digital centres of excellence.
Notable for blending data-driven tools with traditional consulting to optimise asset lifecycles and smart infrastructure.

Culture + Values

People First
Collaboration
Client Success
Integrity
Sustainability

Environment + Sustainability

Net-Zero by 2035

GHG Emissions Target

Commitment to achieving net-zero across the entire value chain.

70% Reduction

GHG Emissions Target

Aiming for a 70% reduction in absolute scope 1 and market-based scope 2 GHG emissions by 2026, measured from a 2019 baseline.

58% GHG Reduction

Emissions Progress

Achieved a 58% reduction in scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by end-2023 compared to 2019 levels.

100% Renewable Energy

Energy Consumption

Purchases renewable electricity certificates to cover all office and work-from-home energy use.

Transition of company fleet to EVs by 2030 (currently 26–35% by late 2024)
50% reduction in air travel emissions by 2025 (currently ~29%)
35% reduction in business travel emissions by 2025 (already at ~37%)
Joined supply-chain emissions platform in 2023 to capture supplier scope 3 data

Inclusion & Diversity

>40% Female Workforce

Gender Diversity Goal

Targets over 40% of workforce to be female by the end of 2026, reflecting a strong commitment to gender balance.

Top 25% eNPS

Employee Satisfaction Ranking

Aims to remain in the top 25% of the professional services sector for employee satisfaction, as measured by eNPS scores.

Continues to develop people through Skills Powered Organisation and Energy Transition Academy
GEC recruitment drive and increased focus on global roles to support diverse career paths

Articles

Careers at Arcadis

Sustainability at Arcadis

Arcadis Projects

Arcadis Insights

About Arcadis

Role

Description

substation design

shop review

cost estimating

client engagement

qa/qc

project management

Responsible of engineering, detail design, studies and delivery of substation physical electrical projects on transmission and distribution substations at voltages from 4kV to 500kV with quality, schedule, and safe design in mind.
Independently perform engineering and detail design drawings, studies and analysis, prepare bidding documents and specifications, bills of materials, shop drawing review, procurement and construction documents
Lead and participate in the preparation of project estimates, engineering estimates and proposals, and client engagement and business development activities
Serve as a mentor to junior members of the team. Conduct quality assurance/quality control on the work of other electrical engineers, electrical designers, or technicians. Participate in meetings with clients, contractors, and vendors to support business development and project execution.
Coordinate closely with civil, structural, high-voltage P&C electrical, telecommunications, geotechnical engineers to develop complete Issue For Construction design packages for projects.
Act as Project Manager, Proposal Manager and Technical Lead to support services and plan, develop, and grow power delivery clients goal and business growth for the region

Requirements

pe license

autocad

skm/etap

cdegs

8+ years

ee degree

Design experience adhering to National Electrical Code, National Electric Safety Code, IEEE codes and standards, and county, city and state codes, ordinances and standards.
PE license
Experience with key considerations for substation physical layouts, section& elevations, bus configurations, cable and conduit sizing, grounding, control building, lighting & lightning, and all aspects of HV and EHV substation engineering & design and studies
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; Master’s degree preferred
Minimum 8 years of relevant experience within Substation projects from 4kV up to 500kV. Able to execute and delivery complete substation package under minimal supervision
Proficient in AutoCAD and SKM/ETAP, CDEGS/WinIGS, other engineering software to complete substation design.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

1888

Year Founded

The company was established in the Netherlands with a focus on reclaiming wetlands.

30+ Countries

Global Presence

Operates in over 30 countries worldwide, showcasing its extensive international reach.

€5B

2023 Revenue

Achieved €5 billion in gross revenues, reflecting strong financial performance and strategic growth.

Evolved into a global design, engineering and consultancy powerhouse.
Excels in major infrastructure, water management, urban building, transport and industrial manufacturing projects worldwide.
Recent standout assignments include flood defences in New York, the Sydney Metro, and sustainable legacy planning for the Paris Olympics.
Structured around core business areas—Places, Mobility, Resilience and Intelligence—backed by digital centres of excellence.
Notable for blending data-driven tools with traditional consulting to optimise asset lifecycles and smart infrastructure.

Culture + Values

People First
Collaboration
Client Success
Integrity
Sustainability

Environment + Sustainability

Net-Zero by 2035

GHG Emissions Target

Commitment to achieving net-zero across the entire value chain.

70% Reduction

GHG Emissions Target

Aiming for a 70% reduction in absolute scope 1 and market-based scope 2 GHG emissions by 2026, measured from a 2019 baseline.

58% GHG Reduction

Emissions Progress

Achieved a 58% reduction in scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by end-2023 compared to 2019 levels.

100% Renewable Energy

Energy Consumption

Purchases renewable electricity certificates to cover all office and work-from-home energy use.

Transition of company fleet to EVs by 2030 (currently 26–35% by late 2024)
50% reduction in air travel emissions by 2025 (currently ~29%)
35% reduction in business travel emissions by 2025 (already at ~37%)
Joined supply-chain emissions platform in 2023 to capture supplier scope 3 data

Inclusion & Diversity

>40% Female Workforce

Gender Diversity Goal

Targets over 40% of workforce to be female by the end of 2026, reflecting a strong commitment to gender balance.

Top 25% eNPS

Employee Satisfaction Ranking

Aims to remain in the top 25% of the professional services sector for employee satisfaction, as measured by eNPS scores.

Continues to develop people through Skills Powered Organisation and Energy Transition Academy
GEC recruitment drive and increased focus on global roles to support diverse career paths

Articles

Careers at Arcadis

Sustainability at Arcadis

Arcadis Projects

Arcadis Insights

About Arcadis