Staff Electrical Engineer - Substation

About the role

The Staff Substation Engineer will work under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer to develop design deliverables for new and modified high-voltage (13kV to 765kV) electrical power substation projects. The Staff Substation Engineer will collaborate with the project team through the design and construction process, adapting engineering plans according to budget constraints, design factors, or client needs.

Responsibilities

• Supports substation projects from the conceptual phase through completion.
• Prepares and develops substation design packages, including, but not limited to, physical arrangement above and below grade, protective relaying and control, electrical studies such as grounding and lightning analysis, and lighting and security.
• Develops substation calculations, including, but not limited to, insulation, AC station service, DC systems and battery sizing, voltage drop, cable sizing, and conduit fill.
• Prepares design sketches, cost estimates, equipment specifications, bill of materials, and other required deliverables.
• Applies intermediate knowledge of IEEE, NESC, and other industry and utility standards, guides, specifications, and procedures.
• Supports field inspections for substation facilities on public and private utility systems.
• Researches and compiles project-related data as required by the project managers.
• Supports client presentations, reports, and visualizations to demonstrate technical results and project status.
• Identifies, communicates, and supports the resolution of issues on projects as needed.
• Works with the project manager to support the project schedule and meet deadlines.
• Works 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.
• Performs design quality reviews.
• Meets and corresponds with clients or outside personnel to develop relationships with key client points of contact.
• Supports the preparation of proposals and client presentations during the proposal process.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of substation engineering experience (consulting preferred); internship experience does not count toward years of experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related degree from an ABET-accredited program; or Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related degree from an ABET-accredited program and successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
• 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.

Preferred Skills

• Engineers in Training (EIT) certification preferred.
• PE license highly preferred; candidates without a PE may still be considered if they can obtain their PE within 6 months of hire.
• Strong preference for consulting engineering experience over utility experience.
• Experience with physical substation design (preferred); Protection & Controls also accepted.
• Experience with substation voltage range 12kV–500kV, with exposure up to 765kV being valuable.
• Experience marking up schematics and drafting/design work.
• Switchgear manufacturing experience (applicable for Staff-level candidates).

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Pay

$54.44–$80.00 / Hour (USD)

Schedule

Days (1st Shift)