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Substation Senior Engineer

Electrical Consultants, Inc. · Chesapeake, VA · 1 mo ago
EngineeringFull-time

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.

Autonomous QA/QC responsibility in area(s) of primary physical substation design competence.

Provide coaching and mentoring for less experienced engineers.

Senior 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, 10+ 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

The successful applicant may be subject to client-mandated drug and background checking.

Occasional travel/driving is required; therefore, the successful applicant will be subject to ECI's auto insurance carrier requirements.

Skills

Must have the ability to oversee and direct design personnel on a project team.

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

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