Electrical Engineer - Substation (Contract-to-Hire)

Henderson, Nevada Temporary USD75 - USD90 per hour Hybrid working View Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer - Substation (Contract-to-Hire) to contribute to the success of energy and natural resources projects. This is a strong opportunity to work on high-voltage substation projects with a consistent pipeline and long-term growth potential.
  • Diverse project work
  • Long-term stability

About Our Client

We're partnering with a growing engineering team supporting substation design, grid modernization, and infrastructure expansion projects across Nevada. This group is heavily involved in new substation builds, system upgrades, and projects tied to renewable energy integration and increasing power demand.

Job Description

  • Develop substation physical design packages (layouts, sections, elevations)
  • Create and review one-line diagrams and electrical schematics
  • Coordinate with civil, structural, and transmission line teams
  • Support equipment selection and technical specifications
  • Assist with construction support, field issues, and design updates



What you'll be working on:

  • Design and engineering of high-voltage substations (69kV-500kV+)
  • New substation builds and expansions (greenfield + brownfield)
  • Equipment layouts, bus arrangements, and one-line diagrams
  • Upgrades and modernization of existing substation infrastructure
  • Supporting renewable energy interconnections and load growth



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Electrical Engineer - Substation (Contract-to-Hire) should have:

  • 3+ years of substation engineering experience
  • Experience with high-voltage systems (69kV+)
  • Background in substation physical design (P&C exposure is a plus)
  • Familiarity with industry standards and utility practices
  • EIT or PE is a plus

What's on Offer

  • Competitive hourly pay ranging from $75 to $90 USD, based on experience.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision (MDV) benefits.
  • Opportunity for contract-to-hire employment with a well-regarded organization.
  • Mix of new substation builds, expansions, and modernization efforts
  • Collaborative work environment focused on high-impact projects.
Contact
Lauren Just
Quote job ref
JN-042026-7000352

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Engineering Design and R&D
Industry
Energy & Natural Resources
Location
Henderson
Contract Type
Temporary
Consultant name
Lauren Just
Job Reference
JN-042026-7000352
Job Nature
Hybrid working