Principal Substation Engineer
QTS Data Centers
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Overland Park • Iowa • Kansas • United States
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About the role
- Lead design life cycle of high voltage substations performed under EPC contracts, including studies, procurements, and development of construction deliverables
- Lead technical directions and decisions to support development, design, and installation of high voltage substations
- Own substation standards, procedures, and specifications
- Identify portfolio level project execution risks and develop associated mitigation plans
- Lead operational initiatives to improve execution success at program level
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to substation operations
- Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and contractors to meet project timelines and budgets
- Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and regulatory requirements
- Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations
- Develop and present technical support and training to technical and non-technical contributors
- Direct design philosophies to meet regulatory and utility specific interconnection requirements
- Direct overall substation design philosophy for execution across the global power portfolio
- Direct research of technical topics
- Support regulatory compliance requirements
- Serve as Subject Matter Expert in multiple areas of substation design, installation, and/or equipment
Requirements
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- 7-12 or more years of experience in substation engineering or a related field
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
- Expert level knowledge of substation equipment, including transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear, and protective relays
- Knowledge of medium voltage distribution system and design
- Knowledge of Electric Utility practices and operations
- Deep technical knowledge of NERC regulatory requirements
- Deep working knowledge of industry standards and codes (e.g., IEEE, NESC, ANSI, NEC)
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to relay technical topics and risk factors to leadership
- Ability to Travel up to 25% as needed to support projects
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Hard Skills & Tools
substation engineeringhigh voltage substationstransformerscircuit breakersswitchgearprotective relaysmedium voltage distribution systemNERC regulatory requirementsIEEE standardsANSI standards
Soft Skills
problem-solvingattention to detailcommunicationcollaborationleadership
Certifications
Professional Engineer (PE) license