Job Details

Director / Substation

Saber Power Services, a portfolio company of Greenbelt Capital Partners, is a fully integrated electrical power system services firm providing end-to-end solutions across utility, renewables and battery storage, industrial, petrochemical, and other markets. Based in Houston, Texas, Saber Power offers deep subject matter expertise and uses an engineering-led approach to designing, installing, testing, and maintaining medium and high-voltage electrical infrastructure. Saber serves clients locally, nationally, and abroad.

Saber Power Services is seeking a motivated and technically proficient Director of Engineering - Electrical to join our dynamic team. This leadership role will focus on the design and execution of high-voltage substations and switchyards, transmission lines, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and industrial power system distribution projects.

The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, strong project management capabilities, and a passion for mentorship, while ensuring consistent engineering practices and building trusted relationships with clients.

Key Responsibilities

Sales & Client Engagement

• Represent Saber at trade shows, conferences, and industry events (shared responsibility across team).
• Build and maintain strong relationships with both existing and prospective customers.
• Support estimating team with scope, budgeting, scheduling, and contracting.
• Prepare technical proposals, scopes of work, and client-focused presentations.
• Provide technical support during client engagements alongside account managers.

Project Management & Execution

• Act as liaison between Estimating, Project Management Office (PMO), and Design teams.
• Lead internal project kickoff meetings and coordinate across disciplines (Civil, Structural, Electrical, Studies).
• Oversee engineering execution from contract award through project delivery, ensuring:
  1. Adherence to deliverables and customer expectations
  2. Engineering budget and schedule are tracked and managed
• Provide technical assistance and training to junior engineers.
• Participate in hiring and candidate evaluations for the engineering team.
• Conduct annual performance reviews and salary recommendations for direct reports.

Engineer of Record (EOR) Duties

• Serve as EOR for projects until qualified PEs are onboarded.
• Stamp all Issued-for-Construction (IFC) drawings generated by the team.
• Oversee QA/QC processes; once licensed engineers are onboard, shift to an oversight role.
• Support EITs on the team as they progress toward licensure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems focus preferred)
• PE license (Professional Engineer) - Required
• 10-20+ years of experience in electrical engineering with a focus on HV substation design
• Deep understanding of:
  1. Protection & Control (P&C)
  2. Bus configurations, grounding, and lightning protection
  3. SCADA, RTU, and communication systems
• Proficiency in:
  1. AutoCAD
  2. ETAP, SKM, CYME, PSCAD (or similar)
• Knowledge of industry standards: NESC, NEC, IEEE, ANSI, and various utility standards
• Experience with BESS and renewable energy systems - Preferred
• Familiarity with industrial power distribution - Preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Willingness to travel for site visits, client meetings, and industry events

Safety is a Core Value with our organization. We work SAFELY or not at all.

Benefits:

We offer an excellent benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Our Total Rewards Plan includes a choice of two comprehensive medical plans, dental and vision coverage, and company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance. We also provide company-paid basic life insurance for employees and their dependents. Additional benefits include a 401(k) plan with company matching, flexible spending accounts (FSAs), and more. Beyond our benefits, we pride ourselves on fostering an outstanding work environment where employees feel valued and supported. Learn more about our Total Rewards Plan.

Saber Power Services is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.