Salary
💰 $85,000 - $100,000 per year
About the role
- Design and execution of high-voltage substations projects in the 4kV – 765kV range with an emphasis on project safety, cost, quality, and reliability
- Generate designs and detailed engineering deliverables working under the supervision of lead engineer and project manager
- Complete basic engineering calculations related to design/engineering deliverables
- Develop one & three line diagrams; schematics and wiring diagrams; control and relay panel layout and specifications; control and relay panel and equipment wiring diagrams; SCADA system and communications interfaces including RTUs, HMIs and IEDs; auxiliary system design including batteries and chargers
- Compile complete list of relay and control materials for substation projects, and quote/order materials as necessary per contractual agreements with customers
- Follow specific instructions of supervisor or engineers to perform the more complex design assignments requiring application of standard design principles and practices
- Investigate new and existing substation technical drawings and conditions to ensure that installation and operations conform to industry standards and customer requirements
- Travel to job sites for project assessment and data(notes, pictures, etc.) gathering as needed
- Communicate and interact with clients
- Perform quality reviews of projects completed by peers
Requirements
- 2+ years of relevant substation or general electrical T&D designing experience
- Knowledge and ability to utilize computer-aided drafting including AutoCAD & MicroStation
- Familiar knowledge of the following codes: National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), National Electrical Code (NEC) and Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
- Knowledge of substation voltages, MV, HV, EHV
- Ability to apply project schedules to complete tasks in a timely manner and within project budget
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
- Ability to review project documents and recommend value engineering ideas
- Ability to proficiently use Microsoft office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)