P&C Designer III

Location: Houston, TX (onsite) (US)

Description

About the Company

Our client is a fully integrated electrical power system services firm delivering end‑to‑end solutions across utility, renewable energy, battery storage, industrial, petrochemical, and other critical infrastructure markets. Based in Houston, Texas, the company leverages deep subject‑matter expertise and an engineering‑led approach to designing, installing, testing, and maintaining medium‑ and high‑voltage electrical infrastructure for clients locally, nationally, and internationally.

Position Overview

The P&C Designer III is a senior‑level role requiring a minimum of 8 years of electrical system design experience, including electrical substations. This position provides technical and administrative supervision, coordinates drafting activities with minimal oversight, and contributes to the development of high‑quality protection and control (P&C) design packages.

This role is ideal for a designer who excels in producing detailed schematics, guiding drafting teams, adapting standard designs, and ensuring high‑quality deliverables across complex electrical infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply advanced P&C design principles and techniques to assigned tasks.
• Provide guidance, direction, and oversight to drafting personnel.
• Develop three‑line diagrams and detailed AC/DC schematic diagrams, including current circuits, potential circuits, protective relaying, control systems, and alarm systems.
• Produce point‑to‑point wiring diagrams, terminal block layouts, and equipment wiring diagrams.
• Calculate, quantify, specify, and verify material quality.
• Adapt standard designs to meet project‑specific requirements.
• Apply common industry practices and design standards.
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Report progress and issues to the team supervisor.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Two‑year associate degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 8 years of electrical system design experience.
• Electrical substation experience required
• Ability to respond to ad hoc tasks and shifting priorities.
• Basic understanding of power system protection and control systems.
• Strong mechanical design capabilities.
• Ability to apply standard design practices and evaluate constructability.
• Understanding of field concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or MicroStation; knowledge of both is a plus.
• Knowledge of industry‑standard drafting practices.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Clear, effective written and verbal communication.
• Creative problem‑solving mindset.
• Solid work ethic and reliability.
• Collaborative approach to project execution.

Benefits

The company offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package including:

• Two medical plan options
• Dental and vision coverage
• Company‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability
• Company‑paid basic life insurance for employees and dependents
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• A supportive, high‑performance work environment where employees feel valued and empowered

Requirements

• Two‑year associate degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 8 years of electrical system design experience.
• Electrical substation experience required
• Ability to respond to ad hoc tasks and shifting priorities.
• Basic understanding of power system protection and control systems.
• Strong mechanical design capabilities.
• Ability to apply standard design practices and evaluate constructability.
• Understanding of field concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or MicroStation; knowledge of both is a plus.
• Knowledge of industry‑standard drafting practices.