Substation Project Engineer
About the role
This position offers you the opportunity to work in a project team environment with other engineers and designers involved in the detailed electrical design and project management of high voltage substation projects. As a Substation Engineer, you will:
- Take an active role in project conceptualization, work planning, and project execution.
- Support challenging assignments that include investigating, trouble-shooting, and solving a wide variety of electrical engineering issues.
- Prepare reports that present technical and project information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements and company formats.
- Develop your career via peer-learning through sharing of knowledge with other experienced engineers by way of systems of process and associated practice.
- You may have the opportunity to travel to client sites as needed.
Responsibilities
Take an active role in project conceptualization, work planning, and project execution.
Support challenging assignments that include investigating, trouble-shooting, and solving a wide variety of electrical engineering issues.
Prepare reports that present technical and project information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements and company formats.
Develop your career via peer-learning through sharing of knowledge with other experienced engineers by way of systems of process and associated practice.
Requirements
This position requires a Bachelor of Science Engineering degree. 3 or more years experience in the design of Medium Voltage Power Systems. Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple projects under budget and time constraints. Experience tracking project information such as: schedules and expenditures against budgets, preparing status reports and client interface. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills. Experience in reviewing design drawings created by others. Proficiency with MS Office applications.
Qualifications
This position requires a Bachelor of Science Engineering degree. 3 or more years experience in the design of Medium Voltage Power Systems. Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple projects under budget and time constraints. Experience tracking project information such as: schedules and expenditures against budgets, preparing status reports and client interface. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills. Experience in reviewing design drawings created by others. Proficiency with MS Office applications.
Skills
A Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering degree is preferred. 1 or more years experience designing substations at 138kV and above. Ability to prepare substation grounding calculations, direct stroke shielding calculations, battery & charger sizing calculations, etc. Physical layout and protection & controls experience. Ability to work with Designer to develop substation single line diagrams, relaying & metering diagrams, DC schematic diagrams, substation plan & sections, grounding plans, etc. Familiarity with ANSI/IEEE/NEMA standards as they relate to substation design. Includes the National Electrical Safety Code (ANSI - C2). PE license. AutoCAD experience.
Benefits
Competitive hourly rate ranging from $63 to $77, depending on experience.
Flexibility that works: Choose a hybrid or remote schedule that fits your life and projects.
Access to medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Work on the largest Transmission, Grid Mod project in the US.
Opportunity to work in a key role within the energy and natural resources sector.
Temporary position offering hands-on experience with impactful projects.
This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Engineer to make a meaningful impact.
Pay
Competitive hourly rate ranging from $63 to $77, depending on experience.
Schedule
Flexibility that works: Choose a hybrid or remote schedule that fits your life and projects.