Substation Project Engineer

Responsibilities

Conceptual, preliminary and final detailed design of new, upgraded and expanded substations, including material procurement, construction and commissioning/startup support through energization.

Engineering responsibilities include the development and delivery of physical, electrical, civil and communication design studies, calculations, drawings, exhibits and specifications.

A Project Engineer assists the Project Manager in the planning and execution of best-in-class projects, including client and stakeholder coordination, training and mentoring of design staff, project quality assurance, and oversight of design engineers, designers, drafters and support staff.

Project Engineers coordinate the completion of specialized tasks with ECI's subject matter expert discipline groups such as Distribution Studies, Transmission Studies, Grounding Studies, Protection (relay coordination and settings), Civil Engineering, Communication (SCADA Integration), Transmission & Distribution Engineering, Environmental Planning, Surveying, Lands/Right-of-Way, and Project Management/Controls.

Requirements

• Minimum Requirements: Bachelor of Science or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, 6+ years' project and design engineering experience, or an acceptable combination of education and experience;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Strong organization and planning skills;
• Able to work in a team environment;
• Commitment to quality and accuracy;
• A willingness to meet fast-paced project schedules.

A PE license is preferred.

The successful applicant must have an advanced knowledge of power engineering principals, be expert regarding applicable codes, standards and design tools, possess basic project management execution skills, and have the ability to oversee and direct design personnel on a project team.

Experience in utility or merchant power industry a plus.

Qualifications

• Applicants must not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status) now or in the future.

Skills

• Advanced knowledge of power engineering principals;
• Expertise regarding applicable codes, standards and design tools;
• Basic project management execution skills;
• Ability to oversee and direct design personnel on a project team;
• Experience in utility or merchant power industry (a plus).

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance;
• Flexible spending account;
• Health savings account;
• Life insurance;
• Disability insurance;
• 401(k), profit sharing and employee stock ownership plan;
• Paid vacation, personal days and holidays;
• Paid Parental Leave;
• Continued professional education reimbursement.

Salary commensurate with experience and education.

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) employs over 850 engineers, designers, project managers, surveyors, ROW agents, environmental planners, construction professionals and support staff in 37 offices across the U.S. The firm has more than 40 years of experience in the planning, engineering, and construction of a wide range of power delivery projects including substations, transmission lines, distribution systems, communication systems and industrial facilities.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.