What are the responsibilities and job description for the High Voltage Line Engineer / Substation Engineer position at BCP Engineers & Consultants?
High Voltage Line Engineer / Substation Engineer
Start: Immediately Upon Completion of Background
Duration: 12 months (potential to go direct)
Work Location: Richmond, VA (HYBRID)
Description:
This is a dual posting for either a high voltage line engineer or substation engineer for new generation projects. The successful candidate will work a hybrid schedule (2 days remote and 3 days in the office) out of Dominion's Richmond, VA office. While this is initially a contract position, this position will have the option to become a direct hire.
- Job Duties
- Review design packages for substation and high voltage generation tie-line projects associated with new solar and BESS generating projects
- Review and provide resolution to third party Owner's Engineer's comments
- Respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) from substation/generation tie-line contractor
- Support projects starting at the design phase and through construction to energization.
- Review commissioning documentation
- Develop and maintain contractual design standards
- Interface with other departments or groups such as Business Development, Project Management, Construction, Supply Chain, Real Estate, and Operations.
- Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
- 5-6 years of relevant engineering experience
- Full knowledge of engineering theories and principles
- Knowledge of and experience in applying statics and structural engineering or power system modeling and electrical engineering principle
- Skilled in use of advanced techniques and extension of theories, precepts and practices of transmission line design or substation design (or related sciences and disciplines);
- Strong leadership skills with proven ability to serve as team project lead;
- Strong oral and written communication skills (includes technical writing);
- Ability to think analytically and solve complex problems;
- Ability to interpret codes, regulations and practices;
- Equally effective working independently or in team environment;
- Proven decision making skills;
- Ability to process information quickly and effectively manage multiple tasks;
- Strong planning, organizational and project management skills.
- Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
- Working knowledge of PJM and NERC policies and procedures
- Experience with AutoCAD or MicroStation, and PLS-CADD is preferred
- Experience with ETAP and PSSE is preferred
- An understanding of electric transmission engineering is preferred
- Licenses, Certifications, or Quals DescriptionVirginia or North Carolina Professional Engineer License is preferred but not required.
- Education RequirementsCivil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
