Substation Engineer III

About the role

Welty Energy is a professional services company specializing in program and project management, transmission line engineering, substation engineering, and construction oversight. Headquartered in Akron, OH, we work nationally and manage approximately $500 million in construction projects for electric utilities in the Midwest and Northeast regions of the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Create and modify protection and control design drawings including, but not limited to one-lines, three-lines, AC schematics, DC schematics, communication drawings, wiring diagrams, etc.
• Create and modify physical drawings including plan and section views, yard layouts, bill of material lists, grounding drawings, etc.
• Perform calculations such as battery sizing, AC loading, voltage drop, conduit fill, lightning protection, lighting design, and ground grid studies.
• Review calculations and designs performed by Substation Engineers and Designers to ensure they meet code, customer requirements, and good engineering practices.
• Coverge with other disciplines such as project management and civil engineering teams.
• Interface with client’s engineering groups and project management team to provide regular and timely updates.
• Review manufacturer drawings.
• Incorporate red line drawings from the field to as-builts.
• Update design leads or project managers on project status as needed.
• Perform site visits when necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited university
• 5+ years of experience as a Substation Engineer (designer and/or QA/QC)
• EIT Certification with the intention to pursue PE license (PE preferred)
• Travel 10-20% travel will be required

Qualifications

• Experience with substation design and construction
• Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical principles
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar drafting software
• Knowledge of industry standards and codes
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and 401(k) contributions.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The ideal candidate will be able to work a hybrid schedule (3 days in office) from our Merrillville, IN office. We are open to considering remote, for the right candidate, in select states (Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia).