Protection & Controls Engineer
Valdes Architecture & Engineering
Entry Level Substation Electrical Engineer
Wade Trim
full-time
Posted on:
Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States
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Entry Level
About the role
- Perform high voltage substation design, including electrical installation design and PR&C design with an emphasis on continuous improvement
- Prepare one-line diagrams, electrical installation plans, electrical installation section views, electrical installation details, below grade grounding & conduit plans, and cable schedules in accordance with governing industry code and client standards
- Prepare panel elevations and PR&C schematic, wiring, and interconnection diagrams in accordance with governing industry code and client standards
- Prepare auxiliary power equipment sizing calculations
- Perform complex engineering calculations/studies related to substation projects such as: lightning protection, conduit fill, AC/DC station service loading, surge arrester sizing and voltage drop
- Create SCADA RTU control, status and analog point lists
- Prepare construction drawings with the assistance of a designer/technician competent in the use of industry standard CADD software, and in accordance with client standards
- Prepare construction specifications, project documents, and bill of material lists, in accordance with both client and industry standards
- Attend site visits as required
- Assist in the preparation of proposals
- Assist Project Managers as needed
- Attend client, project and staff meetings including client progress, plan review, pre-construction, etc.
- Attend seminars and/or training classes
- Maintain excellent client relations
- Maintain a safe working environment
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
- 0 to 3 years of related experience required
- Completion of Part I of the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam preferred
- Knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bluebeam Revu is preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication/coordination skills are essential
