Substation Project Engineer # 26-20693

About the role

Duration: 12 Months
Job Description: All assigned renewable generation substation projects from conception (Early Stage) through construction and commissioning (Execution).

Responsibilities

• Work with the Early-Stage Project Manager to support the engineering requirements and scope with the Development Group.
• Develop detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports.
• Conduct project meetings and is responsible for project tracking and analysis.
• Identify issues and challenges, measure, validate results, and implement solutions.
• Communicate information to internal and external clients on moderate to complex issues.
• Create and communicate presentation materials for report outs and updates with various stakeholders.
• Train, due diligence, and technical oversight of external engineers of record (EOR) for all assigned substation projects to ensure compliance with required generation interconnection agreements, scope of work documents, project specifications, site specific design requirements, IEEE, NESC, ASCE and all other applicable industry codes and standards.
• Secure engineering consulting resources from a list of approved suppliers by developing a scope of work, securing bids, evaluating, and awarding work through NEE Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) Group.
• Coordinate with other project stakeholders to develop and secure a substation site, support any engineering updates, data and permits necessary to design and build the substation.
• Competitively source, select, and contract geotechnical, survey, engineering, and construction services, and support the E&C Cost Estimating Team with scope assumptions.
• Coordinate with other groups to ensure that the assigned E&C renewable generation substation projects are successful.
• Represent E&C’s internal and external interests on assigned projects, including presentations/briefings on current progress, issues, and risk mitigation in meetings with various levels of management.
• Support Transmission Services during review of interconnection documentation including system impact studies, facility studies, reactive and harmonic studies, and Interconnection agreements and ensure that Transmission Owner requirements and E&C engineering design are consistent and in compliance with all ISO requirements and incorporated into the project design.
• Work with and communicate often to the respective transmission owners/operators/ISOs to ensure project deliverables will meet specific off-taker requirements, are timely and accurate.
• Manage all projects leads to major material orders to minimize risk of delays or exceeding the project budget.
• Support ISC with all substation project SOW creation, review, approval, and preparation of shopping carts for engineering services and materials in a timely manner.
• Support E&C Estimating with template update via project feedback, technical support, and scope modifications.
• Work collaboratively with project engineering resources in various disciplines to determine project priorities, work plans, and lines of demarcation.
• Ensure projects are efficient, cost-effective, and safely implemented in accordance with department processes, procedures, industry standards, and policies.
• Support assigned project commissioning activities to meet corporate objectives.
• Support Legal in any regulatory filings, depositions, and/or hearings.
• Collaborate with component OEMs to enhance/adapt their designs to better integrate with NEE philosophies.
• Conduct external research and stay abreast of new developments or innovative advancements pertaining to the project.
• Provide coaching, leadership, and direction to project teams.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 6+ years’ experience in Substation design and engineering of High Voltage substation projects is highly preferred.

Skills

• Project Engineering and/or Project Management experience with a strong bias for action.
• PMP and/or P.E. in related discipline is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, Mechanical or Civil/Structural engineering.

About US Tech Solutions

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