T&D Owners Engineer

Arcadis•Houston, TX

1d•$112,640 - $168,960

About The Position

Arcadis is hiring a Senior Transmission & Distribution Electrical Engineer to serve as an Owner's Engineer Manager and technical representative for transmission, substation, and distribution infrastructure projects. The role provides independent engineering oversight and trusted technical advice throughout the project lifecycle, from planning and design through procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout. The successful candidate ensures owner requirements, technical standards, schedule objectives, budget targets, and operational considerations are reflected in project execution, while protecting the owner's interests and supporting successful delivery. The position involves close coordination with utilities, EPC contractors, engineering consultants, equipment suppliers, regulators, and internal stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
12 or more years of experience in utility transmission and distribution engineering, program management, or Owner's Engineer services.
Experience leading projects involving 69 kV through 765 kV transmission systems and associated substations.
Proven experience supporting EPC, Design-Build, and traditional utility delivery models.
Demonstrated success managing multidisciplinary teams and large capital infrastructure programs.
Experience representing utilities, independent power producers, developers, or large industrial clients.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or Project Management.

Responsibilities

Serve as the owner's primary technical advisor, providing strategic project leadership and oversight.
Establish project requirements, manage technical risks, support governance and executive reporting, and align project objectives with scope, schedule, and budget.
Review engineering deliverables and ensure compliance with applicable utility standards and industry codes.
Evaluate technical solutions for safe, reliable, and cost-effective project execution.
Collaborate with project teams, clients, contractors, and stakeholders to resolve technical challenges, manage risks, and support delivery from planning through commissioning.
Lead technical procurement activities, including developing equipment specifications and evaluating vendor proposals.
Review vendor submittals, equipment drawings, and factory acceptance test plans; participate in factory acceptance testing and quality assurance activities.
Provide technical leadership during construction, startup, and commissioning, ensuring work meets design requirements and owner expectations.
Support contractor coordination and field issue resolution, review testing and commissioning procedures, and oversee critical project milestones.