Senior Electrical Engineer - Substation (Ohio)
About the role
The Senior Substation Engineer will lead the preparation of design deliverables for new and modified high-voltage (13kV to 765kV) electrical power substation projects. The role involves working with the project team through the design and construction process, adapting engineering plans according to budget constraints, design factors, or client needs. The position also entails leading substation projects from the conceptual phase through completion.
Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation and development of substation design packages, including physical arrangement above and below grade, protective relaying and control, electrical studies such as grounding and lightning analysis, and lighting and security.
- Lead the development of substation calculations, including insulation, AC station service, DC systems and battery sizing, voltage drop, cable sizing, and conduit fill.
- Prepare design sketches, cost estimates, equipment specifications, bill of materials, and other required deliverables.
- Apply advanced knowledge of IEEE, NESC, and other industry and utility standards, guides, specifications, and procedures.
- Lead field inspections for substation facilities on public and private utility systems.
- Execute complex assignments requiring the use of advanced tools and techniques, resulting in the development of new or improved processes, equipment, and/or technological methods.
- Identify, communicate, and lead resolution of issues on projects as needed.
- Manage project schedule and meet deadlines for deliverables under supervision.
- Manage project budget for deliverables under supervision.
- Work closely with the project team to ensure deliverables and services are being provided to the client's satisfaction and that projects are following internal QA/QC guidelines.
- Perform design quality reviews.
- Develop proposals, including schedule and budget estimates.
- Communicate with clients or outside personnel to develop relationships with key client points of contact.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 7 years of substation project or related experience, consulting experience preferred.
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills.
- Desire to work in a collaborative team environment.
- Demonstrated leadership skills.
- Must be capable of applying diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices to broad areas of assignments.
- Must be capable of devising new approaches to problems encountered.
- Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.
Benefits
Our extensive benefits package includes insurance and disability, time off, wellness programs, and participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.
Pay
N/A
Schedule
Full-time
Travel
Yes, 25% of the Time
Req ID
260693
Job Hire Type
Experienced
Primary Location
US-OH-Akron
Other Locations
US-OH-Columbus
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
EEO/Disabled/Veterans