Substation Physical Designer

The Substation Engineer works within a multi-discipline team to develop efficient and reliable designs of electrical systems and components for substation facilities. This engineer is accountable for developing substation electrical drawings in accordance with RFQ scope of work, ensuring constructability of design. This individual provides leadership, mentorship, and/or guidance to less experienced engineers within the department. The position is responsible for all phases of designing mid-to-high voltage electrical transmission, switching, and distribution substations (and stations) for the electric utility industry, permitting, and overseeing the construction of capital substation projects. Additionally, the role involves establishing and maintaining substation material and construction standards.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university

• 5 years of experience engineering/designing substations

• Experience with ETAP, WinIGS, IEEE 88/998

• Experience using Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, Bentley MicroStation, and/or Bentley Substation software to develop 2D drawings or 3D models is a plus

• EIT Certification preferred (not required)

• FE Certified

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deliver accurate designs of high-voltage electrical substation components that meet industry and client standards and applicable codes

• Perform quality reviews of electrical engineering work for both peers/sub-contractors on assigned projects

• May act as lead Engineer and Engineer of Record for projects

• Design substation systems and components, including general arrangement, equipment, and electrical layout, grounding, and bills of material

• Prepare construction drawing packages for bids and review incoming submittals for alignment with design and constructability of methods

• May manage the development of project proposals, bid preparation, project schedules, etc., for assigned substation projects

• Assist project team during construction on electrical substation issues

• Travel to client sites/field as necessary

• Perform duties associated with all phases of substation design work, including (but not limited to) station siting, site preparation, physical and electrical facilities, electrical design, structural design, foundation design, and permitting, for station voltages through 138kV

• Perform team project management duties and participate on project teams responsible for scheduling, cost management, and coordination of all aspects of the project

• Prepare and administer construction contracts

• Prepare and maintain substation material, design, and construction specifications and standards, incorporating special expertise to address unique local environmental problems

• Ensure permitting requirements are met for projects

• Demonstrate compliance with applicable NERC standards as they apply to operations. Interface with E&O workgroups to support compliance efforts and assist with training as required by the NERC standards

• Maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels to ensure smooth operations, productive communications, and effective understanding during all interpersonal contacts

• Provide technical support to other employees and contractors to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the electric system