Associate Engineer

About the Role

This position involves designing low, high, and extra-high voltage electrical power systems with a focus on transmission and distribution substations. The Associate Engineer will collaborate with a team of engineers and drafters to support substation engineering design projects, including detailed electrical and physical design, as well as providing engineering and construction support.

Responsibilities

• Apply practical knowledge of Engineering/Procurement/Construction (EPC) project types.
• Coordinate project flow and issues between engineering disciplines and project management.
• Provide engineering support to project management, procurement, and construction teams at all project stages.
• Collaborate with multi-discipline engineering teams to execute substation and transmission projects efficiently.
• Develop single-line switching and protection diagrams.
• Create equipment specifications and support procurement, including vendor interactions and equipment reviews.
• Develop three-line and DC schematic diagrams.
• Maintain a bill of materials.
• Develop cable and conduit schedules, including sizing.
• Conduct required calculations and create reports for AC/DC systems, including DC battery sizing, overvoltage protection, conduit fill, grounding, and lightning protection.
• Develop control panel layouts and wiring diagrams; select protective devices and ratings.
• Review and coordinate substation physical drawings and calculations, including general arrangements, clearances, details, conduit, grounding, and lightning protection.
• Design underground MV and HV cabling systems, including cable ampacity and installation details.
• Coordinate design with clients, vendors, and subcontractors, including attending meetings.
• Ensure proper maintenance of all engineering documents and records.
• Coordinate with purchasing and quality control personnel.
• Provide guidance to designers/drafters and conduct detailed reviews/approvals of electrical drawings.
• Understand unique requirements and constraints of various project types, including engineering-only, EPC, utility, renewable, industrial, and commercial projects.
• Participate in the development of less experienced engineers and designers.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering and/or Electrical Power Engineering.
• Educational background in power systems analysis, electrical machinery, and related fields.
• Knowledge of NEC, ANSI, NEMA, IEEE, and other applicable codes and standards.
• 2+ years of experience in the design of transmission-level substations (13.8kV – 500 kV), including:
  • Transmission line protection.
  • Substation protection and control systems.
  • Generator, transformer, and bus protection schemes.
  • Development of station/substation single-line, protection, control, and SCADA diagrams, including utility and ISO interconnection and operational requirements.
  • Equipment specifications, designs, and layouts for major equipment, protection, control, SCADA, and low-voltage auxiliary systems.
  • Capacitor banks and distribution feeder protection.
• Demonstrated experience at all interfaces of transmission-level projects.
• Experience with SEL, GE, and other relays.
• Familiarity with codes and standards: NEC, NFPA, NESC, OSHA, NERC, RUS, IEEE, ANSI, IEC, and local/federal building codes.
• Familiarity with and review of substation physical drawings and calculations, including general arrangements, clearances, details, conduit, grounding, and lightning protection.
• Highly motivated with the ability to execute tasks with adequate supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team setting.
• Skilled in engineering theories and principles.
• Proficient in researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing/presenting them.
• Skilled in problem-solving in time-sensitive situations.

Skills

• Microsoft Word – Intermediate proficiency.
• Microsoft Excel – Intermediate proficiency.
• AutoCAD (2015 or later) – Intermediate proficiency.
• Microsoft Outlook – Intermediate proficiency.

Qualifications

• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification is preferable but not required.

Travel

Travel is typically 10% for this role.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift/move equipment up to 15 lbs.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• 401K retirement plan.