Substation Engineer (PE) Power Engineer
HDR · Albuquerque, NM · 1 wk ago
On-siteConsulting$81k–$132k/yrFull-time
About the role
We are seeking a Substation Project Engineer to join our team. This role plays a crucial part in shaping the future of electric utilities, contributing to reliable, resilient, and sustainable power systems.
Responsibilities
- Support preparing scopes, schedules, and budgets, ensuring they are met
- Understand physical substation design including yard layouts, plans, sections, and details, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, interior and exterior raceways, auxiliary AC/DC power systems, and associated bills of material
- Understand protection and control design including panel arrangements, one lines/single lines, three lines, AC/DC schematics, equipment wiring, and relay panel wiring
- Prepare calculations for studies and reports (grounding, lighting protection, AC/DC load studies, etc.)
- Prepare equipment specifications for procurement and/or factory acceptance testing
- Cook up design activities with other departments (Civil/Structural, Networks, Transmission Line, etc.)
- Communicate and coordinate project activities with manager, clients, and others as needed
- Work independently and may direct, mentor, train, and/or supervise efforts of less-experienced EIT's and/or Designers
- Perform other duties as needed
Preferred Qualifications
- A minimum of 3 years' experience in electrical design of buildings (lighting/power/systems)
- Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm desired
- Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED desired but not required
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license
- Previous experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector
- Computer skills in Microsoft Office as well as standard Power Market Sector design software (examples include PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, and Revit)
What We Believe
We believe in fostering a culture where each of us is valued and respected, and where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves to work every day. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is reflected in our Employee Network Groups and our comprehensive benefits package.
Our Commitment
- We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer
- We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records
Pay
The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)