electrical engineer salaries in houston, texas

job summary: A Senior Electrical Engineer is needed for a global engineering, construction and project management company in the Houston, TX area. This is a Senior Electrical Engineer role requiring 5-10 years of experience to manage the full-cycle design, global coordination, and procurement of power systems for large-scale industrial projects like data centers.   location: Houston, Texas job type: Contract salary: $59.35 - 77.03 per hour work hours: 8am to 5pm education: Bachelors   responsibilities: Lead the electrical design, development, and material requisition process for complex industrial projects.Evaluate and apply standard electrical engineering techniques to create original layouts, drawings, and specifications.Design and modify systems for the generation, transmission, and storage of electricity using internal design standards.Act as the primary technical interface for clients, vendors, contractors, and regulatory agencies.Prepare conceptual studies, reports, and proposals to support project bids and execution.Coordinate multi-disciplinary engineering efforts, specifically managing design integration between global office locations.Serve as the responsible Engineer for large material requisitions including transformers, switchgear, and substations.Perform complex calculations and designs for grounding, lightning protection, and electrical raceway systems.Design medium and low voltage power systems, including One Lines, MCCs, and distribution boards.Ensure all designs and documentation strictly comply with NEC codes and ANSI/IEEE standards.Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineering staff and project construction teams.Manage the selection of equipment based on detailed reliability analysis and technical specifications. Skills: Knowledge & application of NEC code and ANSI/IEEE Standards.Must be able to collaborate well with other disciplines.Experience as electrical responsible engineer for medium to large material requisitions (Transformers, Switchgear, Substations, UPS Systems, Bulk Materials, etc).Knowledge of medium voltage systems (34.5kV / 13.8kV), low voltage systems (480 and 208/120V) which includes but not limited to; Switchgear, MCCs, Switchboard/Distribution Board, Lighting Panel Design.Knowledge of Power System One Lines, Schematics, and Connection Diagrams.Knowledge of electrical raceway design and layout that includes but not limited to; lighting, communications, grounding layout, grounding designs/calculations, and lightning protection systems.Professional Registration License (P.E) in Electrical Engineering discipline (Power). Education and Experience: Level l: Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and5-8 years of relevant experience. Level ll: Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and8-10 years of relevant experience. #LI-KD1   qualifications: Experience level: ExperiencedEducation: Bachelors  skills: ElectricalSubstationPurchasing / Procurement Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

job summary: A Senior Electrical Engineer is needed for a global engineering, construction and project management company in the Houston, TX area. This is a Senior Electrical Lead role requiring 10-17 years of experience to head the design and planning of massive infrastructure projects like Giga-Factories and AI Data Centers, focusing on power generation and global team coordination.   location: Houston, Texas job type: Contract salary: $67.66 - 87.83 per hour work hours: 8am to 5pm education: Bachelors   responsibilities: Participate in high-level planning for large-scale power generation facilities and major industrial tenants, including AI Data Centers and Giga-Factories.Lead the design, development, and material requisition for electrical equipment such as transformers, switchgear, substations, and UPS systems.Apply independent judgment to evaluate, select, and adapt electrical engineering techniques and procedures for global projects.Develop conceptual designs for power generation, transmission, and storage systems with specialized or unique requirements.Prepare and oversee discipline estimates, work plans, staffing needs, and schedules in alignment with project budgets.Interpret and ensure compliance with NEC codes, ANSI/IEEE standards, and complex regulatory requirements.Act as the primary technical interface for clients, coordinating electrical design approvals and resolving complex technical issues.Conduct power system studies and develop electrical one-lines, schematics, and connection diagrams.Design and layout electrical raceway systems, including grounding calculations, lightning protection, and communications infrastructure. Skill: Knowledge & application of NEC code and ANSI/IEEE Standards.Must be able to collaborate well with other disciplines.Experience as electrical responsible engineer for medium to large material requisitions (Transformers, Switchgear, Substations, UPS Systems, Bulk Materials, etc).Knowledge of medium voltage systems (34.5kV / 13.8kV), low voltage systems (480 and 208/120V) which includes but not limited to; Switchgear, MCCs, Switchboard/Distribution Board, Lighting Panel Design.Knowledge of Power System Studies, One Lines, Schematics, and Connection Diagrams.Knowledge of electrical raceway design and layout that includes but not limited to; lighting, communications, grounding layout, grounding designs/calculations, and lightning protection systems.Professional Registration License (P.E) in Electrical Engineering discipline (Power). Education and Experience: Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience. #LI-MA1   qualifications: Experience level: ExperiencedEducation: Bachelors  skills: ElectricalPlanningSubstation Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

job summary: Substation Electrical Engineer is needed for a major EPC firm in Houston, TX. Designs, analyzes, and coordinates the Protection and Control (P&C) systems for high-voltage substations. Responsibilities include developing critical electrical documentation (schematics, diagrams), performing specialized calculations (grounding, lightning, sizing), and collaborating across engineering disciplines to deliver integrated, code-compliant substation designs.   location: Houston, Texas job type: Permanent salary: $95,000 - 130,000 per year work hours: 8am to 4pm education: Bachelors   responsibilities: Design & Documentation: Develop and modify comprehensive electrical drawings (one-lines, schematics, panel arrangements) for new/modified substations.Engineering Analysis: Execute critical electrical calculations, including DC battery/AC load sizing, voltage drop, lightning protection, and grounding analysis.Specifications & Coordination: Create technical specifications for major substation equipment and collaborate with SCADA, P&C, Civil, and Structural engineering teams.Project Support: Provide technical solutions, assist with client/manufacturer reviews, and ensure accurate as-built documentation.Technical Foundation: Possess knowledge of AC/DC fundamentals, three-phase power systems, microprocessor-based protection schemes, and substation physical design (clearances, ground grid, bus design). #randstadengineering   qualifications: Experience level: ExperiencedMinimum 3 years of experienceEducation: Bachelors (required)  skills: SubstationElectricalSubstation Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.