Lead EHV Engineer 2 - Grid

Responsibilities

• Work in a project team environment with other engineers and designers involved in the detailed electrical design and project management of distribution and transmission substation projects.
• Take an active role in project conceptualization, work planning, and project execution for EHV substation projects up to 765kV.
• Serve as a subject matter specialist in EHV substation physical design (500kV and above).
• Investigate, trouble-shoot, and solve a wide variety of electrical engineering and design issues.
• Prepare or review reports and support project deliverables that present technical and project information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements and S&L formats.
• Create typical deliverables such as Facility Studies, General Arrangement, Equipment Plans and Sections, Foundation Plans, Grounding and Conduit Plans, Equipment Connection Details, Control Building Plans and Sections, and AC/DC system designs.
• Develop your career via peer-learning through sharing of knowledge with other experienced engineers by way of S&L’s systems of process and associated “Communities of Practice.”
• May have the opportunity to travel to client sites as needed.

Qualifications

• BSEE with a power systems or controls emphasis from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• 10 or more years experience with a focus on protection / control / telecommunications for high voltage substations; including design, installation, and coordination.
• 3 or more years of experience with 500kV and/or 765kV substation design.
• Knowledge of physical design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and 3D models.
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology, including the ability to relate various equipment to a technical design.
• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple projects under budget and time constraints.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Experience in reviewing design drawings created by others.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.