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Staff Electrical Engineer - Substation (Mid Atlantic Region)

Burns & McDonnell · Raleigh, NC · Yesterday
Engineering$110k–$165k/yrFull-time

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 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.

Responsibilities

  • Develops design deliverables for substation projects from conceptual phase through completion.
  • Prepares and develops 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.
  • Develops substation calculations, including 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.
  • 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.
  • Supports the preparation of proposals and client presentations during the proposal process.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program.
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
  • Protection & Control: Strong knowledge of AC/DC fundamentals, including understanding of three-phase power systems.
  • Knowledge of basic protection principles and practices for transmission lines, distribution feeders, and major substation equipment.
  • Familiarity with microprocessor-based protection and control systems with the ability to understand one-lines and control schematics.
  • Physical: Substation physical layout, electrical clearances, rigid and strain bus design, ground grid design, surge and direct stroke protection, and raceway design.
  • Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering may be substituted for 1 year experience.
  • 3 years of electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred.
  • Successful completion (i.e. passing) FE or EIT, or PE, preferred.
  • Strong knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
  • Proficient in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
  • Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).

Qualifications

  • Strong knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
  • Proficient in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
  • Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).

Skills

  • Strong knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
  • Proficient in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
  • Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.

Pay

$110,000.00 - $165,000.00 yearly

Schedule

Full-time

Travel

Yes, 25% of the Time

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