Physical Substation Engineer

We are seeking qualified candidates for a Mid Level Substation Physical Design Engineer with a strong background in high voltage substation design. Technical responsibilities will include the design of any / all the following: substation physical designs up to 500kV; computer modeling/analysis of electrical systems; preparation of specifications for equipment and systems; report preparation; applying codes and standards and performing and reviewing design calculations.

Responsibilities

Leading design efforts and performing design duties with minimal supervision on multiple projects; Determining client requirements and coordinating technical efforts within discipline areas; Coordinating with other disciplines as needed; Managing a design budget and schedule; Detailed physical design for high voltage substations including creating or modifying single line diagrams and general arrangements, detailed elevations and section views, assembly and installation details, and detailed bills of materials, bid units and material counts; Performing site visits for data gathering and asbuilts; Writing material procurement and construction specifications and evaluating contractor bids; Factory acceptance, witness testing and reviewing shop drawings for spec/design conformance; Reviewing client equipment and design specs and confirming conformance with industry standards and best practices; Performing typical calculations such as equipment and conductor sizing, rigid bus strength, insulation coordination, grounding and lightning protection; Generating engineering fee estimates; Providing field support during construction and commissioning; Mentoring and teaching less experienced engineers and design staff; Occasional overnight travel for client meetings and/or site visits

Requirements

BS from an ABET accredited University; 5+ years of substation physical design experience; Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills; Must be able to work legally in the United States for any length of time; PE license required; Ability to obtain PE required within 6 mos. of hire

Nice to have

Experience working directly with clients, supporting marketing proposals/efforts; Experience managing a design budget and schedule; Electrical system studies and analysis software (ASPEN, ETAP, SKM, PSS/E, PSLF, CDEGS, WinIGS) experience; Familiar with typical design software and tools (Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Inventor, Revit, Microstation) experience

Benefits

Flexible work options; Competitive pay; Great benefits; Strong sense of community; Chance to build a meaningful, long-term career; Member-owned culture; Paid holidays; Generous paid time off (PTO); Parental leave; Professional development leave; Medical, dental, vision insurance; FSA; HSA; Doctor On Demand; Wellness reimbursement; Mental health resources; Life insurance; Short- and long-term disability insurance; Identity theft protection; Tuition assistance; Professional society membership; Company stock ownership; Generous 401K match; Incentive compensation; Profit-sharing contributions to retirement 401K plans