Project Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

About the Position

Conduit Power is committed to strengthening our nation’s power generation system by delivering reliable, dispatchable energy solutions that reduce carbon footprints and accelerate the transition to clean, renewable resources.
We are seeking a Project Engineer in Electrical Engineering who brings strong, hands-on substation and power generation experience to the design, development, and execution of complex electrical infrastructure projects. This role will own key engineering activities from concept through commissioning, working alongside senior engineering leadership and ensuring that all work meets the highest standards of safety, performance, and compliance.
If you Are:

•    Deeply interested in supporting the transition to clean, renewable energy
•    A driven, detail-oriented professional seeking a meaningful career growth opportunity
•    Proud of delivering high‑quality engineering work
•    Flexible and excited to work in a small, collaborative, high‑impact team
•    A continuous learner who thrives on expanding technical knowledge
•    A critical thinker who transforms technical information into clear, compelling communication
•    A direct, thoughtful communicator who values strong, respectful working relationships

You Will:

• Support and drive the engineering lifecycle of MV/HV power generation and interconnection projects—from early scoping through detailed electrical design, procurement support, construction oversight, and commissioning
• Serve as a key technical contributor for substation, protection, and power generation systems, preparing and checking designs and supporting PE-level review and design approval
• Review, develop, and integrate engineering drawings, specifications, and calculations across electrical, mechanical, and controls/SCADA disciplines for substations, switchyards, protection and relaying schemes, and systems including natural gas‑fired generation and battery energy storage (BESS)
• Participate in and help coordinate electrical design reviews at key milestones (30%, 60%, 90%, IFC), with particular attention to MV and HV equipment, protection, and grounding design, and drive timely resolution of assigned technical comments
• Provide technical support for utility interconnection activities, including interconnection studies, utility protection requirements, relay settings review, commissioning coordination, and compliance with utility and ISO requirements.
• Collaborate with internal teams, external engineers, OEMs, and construction partners to ensure adherence to design requirements, safety standards, performance expectations, and equipment specifications
• Coordinate engineering work across internal stakeholders, consultants, EPC partners, OEMs, and operations personnel.
• Perform technical evaluations of bids and vendor proposals, including switchgear, transformers, protection systems, natural gas reciprocating engines, and instrumentation 
• Develop and refine electrical scopes of work, RFQs, design specifications, and engineering procedures
• Provide hands-on field support for site commissioning, protective relay testing and coordination, and troubleshooting, including factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), and field commissioning support
• Share technical knowledge with junior engineers and support a culture of learning around MV and HV design standards, field practices, and engineering best practices
• Evaluate engineering alternatives and design decisions with consideration for safety, reliability, constructability, operability, schedule, and lifecycle cost.
• Evaluate emerging electrical technologies across BESS, natural gas generation, renewables, and distributed energy systems

What You Bring to the Team:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field (Master’s degree a plus).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Electrical Engineering (Power) preferred. EIT/EI certification with a plan to obtain PE licensure will be considered
• 5+ years of engineering experience in power generation, substation design, BESS, transmission & distribution, renewables, or related energy sectors, including direct, hands-on MV and HV design and field experience
• Solid, hands-on experience with LV, MV, and HV design and field execution, including equipment sizing, protection & control, relay coordination, grounding, switchgear, power transformers, and SCADA/RTU integration. Substation protection & controls (P&C) experience is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience supporting EPC projects during detailed design, construction, startup, and commercial operation.
• Proficiency in power generation concepts, electrical protection, communications protocols, and equipment sizing
• Experience performing or reviewing power system studies, including load flow, short circuit, grounding, arc flash, and protective device coordination analyses.
• Strong familiarity with applicable codes and standards (e.g., NEC, NESC, IEEE, IEEE C37 substation/protection standards, NFPA)
• Experience working on multi-disciplinary project teams, with interest in growing into technical leadership and mentoring responsibilities
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication, with the ability to simplify complex technical topics for diverse audiences
• Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment
• Willingness to travel 5–10% (primarily within the U.S.)
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S., with a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

What Conduit Brings to You:

• Opportunity to play a significant role in transforming the energy industry
• Growth, development, learning, and advancement opportunities
• An extremely flexible environment where your voice, thoughts, and ideas are valued and heard
• Excellent benefits (company-paid and voluntary): Health / Dental / Vision / Life / AD&D
• / STD / LTD / AFLAC / Pet / Legal / Commuter / 401(k) with Company Match / Paid Time Off and more!

Location:

Houston, TX

Target Comp Range:

Commensurate with experience

About   Conduit   Power

 

Conduit Power is an Independent Power Producer (IPP) and services platform dedicated to delivering total power solutions for commercial and industrial customers. We specialize in designing, building, owning, and operating natural gas and battery storage power generation assets.

Our mission is to help customers accelerate in-service dates, reduce energy costs, enhance operational performance, lower carbon emissions, and unlock greater value from natural gas. By combining on-site generation with a robust services platform, Conduit Power enables businesses to take control of their energy future with reliable, scalable, and cost-effective solutions.

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