Substation Electrical Engineer

About the role

The Substation Engineer is responsible for the design and material specification for new substations, modifications to existing substations and maintenance of existing substations. This position is expected to apply sound and diversified knowledge of electrical engineering principles and practices as well as make independent decisions concerning assigned projects.

Job Responsibilities

• Assuming a lead role in the conceptual and detail design of both new substations and modifications to existing substations.
• Development of project scope, design and material specification and procurement for capital projects and maintenance of existing substations.
• Development of cost estimates and tracking of project budgets, construction schedules, as well as general project management.
• Interface with various internal groups to develop optimal design solutions. These groups typically include Area Planning, Project Management, Environmental, Protection, Supply Chain, Substation Construction and Maintenance, Relay Testing, Start-Up, SCADA, Operations and ATC.
• Working with equipment suppliers and contractors of various support services, evaluation of new technologies and products for use at We Energies substations.
• Writing and updating of specifications for labor, equipment and materials and revision of Substation Standards and Engineering Reference Manuals to reflect necessary changes per internal criteria and/or NEC, NESC, ANSI and IEEE.

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Preferred Qualifications

• Wisconsin Professional Engineering (PE) license
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Strong analytical, project management, and team building skills

Pay

Pay Range Minimum: $68,436.68
Pay Range Maximum: $135,761.08

Schedule

This position offers flexibility for a hybrid work arrangement (remote/on-site) with time regularly spent in the office.