Electrical Engineer - Substation

SII Saulsbury Industries, Inc

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Houston, TX Odessa - Corporate Until 8/25/2026 5+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted June 26, 2026 Last posted June 26, 2026
Job description

Take your next step with Saulsbury Industries!

Location: Odessa/Houston, TX

Type: Full Time - In Office

General Information/Job Summary

Saulsbury is seeking multiple Electrical Engineers that are self-motivated, detail oriented and professional with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering with at least 5+ years of experience in electrical engineering and design work for oil and gas and chemical facilities.

In this position, you will manage one or more projects at any given time. You will have the opportunity to complete a wide variety of difficult engineering assignments, applying engineering techniques and analysis within the discipline while coordinating with other disciplines to complete projects. Willingness to travel or relocate to supplier, client, or construction site locations is probable.

Responsibilities/Competencies

  • Engage in shop and field testing of switchgear and motor control center equipment.
  • Provide direction and coordination of electrical engineering for large industrial projects in midstream gas processing, petroleum refining, petrochemical, and upstream oil & gas industries.
  • Apply design knowledge in medium and low voltage power distribution, grounding, lighting, motor control, variable frequency drive, and misc. equipment specification and selection.
  • Conduct power studies (load flow, short circuit, relay coordination, motor starting, and arc flash) as required to define the requirements for distribution facilities in industrial plants Interact with all engineering disciplines, engineering and construction project managers, major equipment suppliers, and clients.
  • Review and approve Electrical Design deliverables to Issue for Design and Construction for example wiring diagrams, one-line diagrams, electrical area classification plans, power and control cable schedules, and other electrical project deliverables as required.
  • Develop scopes of work and prepares detail design milestones, staffing schedules, and engineering man hour estimates.
  • Provide prompt notification to supervision and project management for issues that impact scope, budget, and schedule.
  • Coordinates details and miscellaneous design details with other disciplines and Project Manager.
  • Collaborate with the client’s electrical representative to ensure full, appropriate communication and coordination in the achievement of project deliverables.
  • Apply standard engineering design principles to the maximum extent appropriate, and methodology for research of design options where necessary.

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering required.
  • 5+ years' experience preferred; substation experience
  • EIT licensure required; P.E. by exam preferred not required.
  • Experience in the specification of LV and MV transformers, switchgear, motor controls, and variable frequency drives.
  • Experience in the analysis of industrial power systems using SKM tools or equivalent modeling software is required.
  • Must be familiar with the National Electrical Code and API standards, including sections relevant to electrical installations in hazardous locations and in the classification of hazardous areas.

Physical Requirements

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to walk the property and laydown yards.
  • Ability to carry up to fifty pounds.

Saulsbury is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status.

About this role

Summary

Manage electrical design, analysis, and testing for industrial substations and power systems.

Job title

Electrical Engineer - Substation

Experience level

5+ years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

oil and gas

Location requirements

onsite in Houston, TX or Odessa, TX; in-office only

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

electrical designpower systems analysisSKM softwareNEC standardsAPI standards

Preferred skills

P.E. licensureHV/MV transformerhazardous location standards

Specializations

power distributionsubstationsindustrial power systemsHV/MV transformersswitchgear
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Houston, TX, USA

On-site City

Odessa, TX, USA

On-site City