Senior Engineer

About Us Welcome to United Utility Services, a dynamic player in the electric utility industry. As a trailblazer, we provide comprehensive and innovative offerings that bolster power infrastructure investments across the U.S. We proudly serve as the parent company to industry-leading utility service contractors specializing in transmission, substation, distribution, and grid hardening projects. Our Core Values are clear and simple: Safety, Quality, Integrity, and Professionalism. At United Utility Services, we craft power delivery solutions – built safe, engineered smart, and driven by what customers demand – fueling communities with reliable energy. We are the best-in-class, trusted partner delivering customer-centric Power Delivery Construction and Engineering solutions. Date Posted: 10/20/2026 Minimum Date Posted: 10/27/2026 The salary for this position is $120,000.00-$145,000.00 yearly. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role. Location: The Woodlands, TX Benefits Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options where applicable; 401(k) with company match; paid time off; company-paid holidays; and short and long-term disability. About The Role The Senior Engineer serves as a senior technical resource responsible for engineering quality, technical leadership, and complex problem solving across multiple projects. This role provides Quality Control oversight, mentors engineering staff, establishes technical expectations, and ensures engineering deliverables consistently meet client requirements, industry standards, and regulatory obligations. Key Responsibilities Serve as a technical lead and Quality Control reviewer for engineering deliverables. Review engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, reports, and technical documentation for accuracy and completeness. Solve complex engineering challenges while providing technical guidance to project teams. Establish and promote engineering best practices, standards, and quality expectations. Mentor engineers, designers, and technical staff to support professional development. Coordinate technical activities with project managers, clients, contractors, and other stakeholders. Support construction, commissioning, field investigations, and technical issue resolution as required. Participate in proposal development, project planning, and technical risk assessments. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, lessons learned, and engineering standard development. Represent United Utility as a trusted technical resource with clients and project teams. Key Qualifications Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution. 8-10 years of engineering experience. Active Professional Engineer (PE) license for the state of Texas. Demonstrated expertise in technical leadership, engineering quality, and complex problem solving. Strong understanding of engineering principles, applicable codes, client standards, and regulatory requirements. Excellent leadership, communication, mentoring, and organizational skills. Valid driver's license and ability to travel occasionally as required. Preferred Qualifications Experience serving as Engineer of Record. Experience leading QA/QC programs and technical review processes. Experience supporting complex, multidisciplinary engineering projects. Project management experience and client-facing leadership responsibilities. Experience developing engineering standards, procedures, and best practices. Work Environment This position is primarily office-based with occasional field visits to client facilities and job sites. Field work may involve walking on uneven terrain, exposure to outdoor weather conditions, and the use of required personal protective equipment (PPE). Travel is expected to be limited and based on project needs. Application Deadline This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) calendar days. The Company reserves the right to extend or close the posting based on business needs and applicable policy requirements. Important Information Applicants may be asked: "Are you currently employed by the Company?" For standard external opportunities, this question is used for applicant classification, reporting, and workforce analytics purposes only. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from third-party recruiters or staffing firms. Resumes submitted without a signed, written agreement with the Company and outside the approved HR/Recruiter process will not be reviewed or considered, and the Company will not be responsible for any associated fees. #J-18808-Ljbffr