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Electrical Engineer - Substation

Kimley-Horn · Frisco, TX · 3 wk ago
On-siteEngineeringFull-time

Responsibilities

  • Undertake senior and lead technical roles on project specific multi-disciplinary engineering teams
  • Lead successful output of P&C engineering deliverables in the business, working with the P&C group to determine suitable P&C engineering personnel from across our offices, as required
  • Lead in a technical capacity on P&C design project deliverables, ranging from 4kV up to 500kV (with a particular emphasis on 115kV voltages and above), including undertaking the role of Lead Project Engineer on project teams, as required and when appropriate
  • Produce detailed substation P&C design packages, compliant to required client and national technical standards
  • Core design responsibilities include: One-line diagrams, Three-line diagrams, Potential and current schematics, Control and Indication schematics, Communication Interconnections, Wiring Diagrams, Equipment Sizing and Specifications, I/O mapping, Construction Documentation / Outage Sequencing, Procurement and Construction Support
  • Assist with developing and implementing policies, processes, procedures, standards, and technical guidance, as required, to continually improve the engineering capability within the P&C practice
  • Plan and lead client meetings (or meeting sections) relating to P&C, as required
  • Support the preparation of project proposals and tender presentations
  • Perform Quality Control reviews on substation protection packages
  • Provide support for continued professional development of less experienced engineers in team, including technical guidance, and recommending training needs to the P&C group

Qualifications

  • Must have full-time experience in substation design
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (advanced degrees are a plus)
  • PE or the ability to obtain within 6 months required
  • ETAP experience is a plus
  • Superior verbal and written communication skills
  • The ability to work independently or in a team environment effectively
  • The ability to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment

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