Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer

Saber Power Services is a fully integrated electrical power system services firm providing end-to-end solutions across utility, renewables and battery storage, industrial, petrochemical, and other markets. Based in Houston, Texas, Saber Power offers deep subject matter expertise and uses an engineering-led approach to designing, installing, testing, and maintaining medium and high-voltage electrical infrastructure. Saber serves clients locally, nationally, and abroad.

Saber Power Power’s wholly owned subsidiary, Bath Engineering, delivers multidisciplinary engineering solutions for industrial, commercial, utility, infrastructure, and process facility projects across Texas and the United States.

Our teams support power distribution systems, substations, central utility plants, water and wastewater facilities, industrial plants, oil & gas environments, commercial facilities, and brownfield retrofit projects, from conceptual engineering through construction support and commissioning.

We are a hands-on engineering organization that values technical excellence, field collaboration, practical problem solving, and long-term client relationships.

Position Overview

Bath Engineering is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with 15+ years of experience to lead engineering teams in the design and implementation of complex industrial power distribution, utility infrastructure, and electrical system projects.

This role is ideal for a technically strong engineer who is comfortable leading multidisciplinary project execution, supporting field activities, mentoring engineering staff, and developing practical engineering solutions for active operating facilities and industrial environments.

Projects may include:

• Industrial power distribution systems
• Medium and high voltage systems
• Utility infrastructure
• Substation design and coordination
• Water and wastewater treatment facilities
• Oil & gas and process facilities
• Brownfield retrofit and expansion projects
• Industrial and commercial facilities
• Central utility plants
• Construction support and commissioning activities

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering design for industrial, utility, commercial, and infrastructure projects.
• Support and oversee medium and high-voltage electrical systems, including 480V, 5kV, 15kV, 25kV, 34.5kV, and 138kV systems.
• Develop and review one-line diagrams, electrical plans, grounding systems, conduit layouts, cable schedules, equipment layouts, and electrical details.
• Perform and oversee electrical load calculations, voltage drop studies, short circuit studies, coordination studies, arc flash studies, and system modeling using SKM, ETAP, EasyPower, or similar software.
• Lead physical substation design and coordination efforts.
• Support protective relay applications, relay coordination, relay settings, and power system protection philosophies.
• Develop, review, and modify sequences of operation for protective relaying, PLC controls, MCC systems, and building automation systems.
• Demonstrate advanced understanding of motors, transformers, switchgear, MCCs, VFDs, relays, and industrial control systems.
• Coordinate with vendors to review and verify equipment specifications and technical requirements.
• Lead field investigations, site walkdowns, field verification, and existing condition assessments for retrofit and brownfield projects.
• Support brownfield expansions, modernization projects, and facility upgrades in active operating environments.
• Prepare and review engineering deliverables for FEL studies, conceptual design, SD, DD, CD, detailed engineering, and IFC packages.
• Develop technical specifications aligned with project requirements, client standards, and applicable industry codes.
• Review contractor submittals and respond to RFIs during construction phases.
• Provide engineering support during construction, startup, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams including mechanical, instrumentation, controls, civil, and structural disciplines.
• Lead project meetings and communicate directly with clients, contractors, vendors, and engineering teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers and support technical development of project teams.
• Support proposal development, engineering estimates, scope definition, and project planning activities.
• Maintain engineering documentation, reports, calculations, and project records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• 15–20 years of professional experience in industrial electrical engineering, consulting engineering, utility infrastructure, or related industries.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) preferred or strongly desired.
• Experience with industrial power systems, substations, and medium- and high-voltage distribution systems preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC, NESC, IEEE, ANSI, NFPA, API, and related engineering standards.
• Proficiency with SKM, ETAP, EasyPower, or similar engineering software.
• Experience with protective relays and SEL relay systems preferred.
• Experience supporting field investigations, brownfield projects, retrofits, and facility upgrades.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and project coordination skills.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and mentoring junior staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong focus on quality, safety, and client satisfaction.

Preferred Experience

• Industrial facilities
• Utility infrastructure
• Substation design and coordination
• Water and wastewater treatment facilities
• Oil & gas or petrochemical facilities
• Power distribution systems
• Protective relaying and coordination studies
• PLC and industrial control systems
• Central utility plants
• Construction support and commissioning
• EPC or consulting engineering environments

Safety is a Core Value with our organization. We work SAFELY or not at all.

Benefits:

We offer an excellent benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Our Total Rewards Plan includes a choice of two comprehensive medical plans, dental and vision coverage, and company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance. We also provide company-paid basic life insurance for employees and their dependents. Additional benefits include a 401(k) plan with company matching, flexible spending accounts (FSAs), and more. Beyond our benefits, we pride ourselves on fostering an outstanding work environment where employees feel valued and supported. Learn more about our Total Rewards Plan here.

Saber Power Services is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.