Job Description
Job Description
Position Title : Senior Substation Engineer
Department : Transmission
Reports to : Supervisor of Substation Engineering
Location : Atlanta, GA (
- On-site )
- Incumbent must work in office in Atlanta four (4) days per week and may work remotely one (1) day per week with manager approval
Summary
Under minimal supervision, is responsible for the design and project engineering of substation projects for which MEAG Power has assumed responsibility.
Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities
Provide engineering for substation projects. Work with designer / drafters to develop drawing sets and other documentation required for implementation of various substation projects. This position will be responsible for the development of the physical and control design packages.Write specifications and review approval drawings for materials and equipment to be purchased. Evaluates vendor qualifications and bids; make purchase recommendations for major substation equipment and materials.Evaluates engineering contractor qualifications and bids; makes recommendations for the contracting of engineering services for substation projects. Prepares and administers contracts for engineering and construction projects.Help maintain a complete set of up-to-date MEAG Power design standards and procedures.Maintain a working knowledge of industry accepted substation design practices, establish communications and maintain rapport with Participants, Protection and Controls, Operations and Maintenance, Engineering Technical Services, and other ITS members to ensure the safe and reliable operation of MEAG Power substations.As necessary, periodically represent MEAG Power and / or department in various meetings and committee meetings.Provide cost estimates to planning for the budgeting of proposed capital projects.Assume similar and related duties as assigned.Qualifications
Generally requires a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university7-10 years of demonstrated related experience in the electric utility industry. A combination of education and related experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.A professional engineer license is desired.Excellent communication skills and responsivenessKeen attention to detailAbility to multi-taskThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
MEAG Power offers a competitive benefits package including;
Health, Vision and Dental coverage as well as Opt Out IncentivesHealth and Dependent Care FSAsVacation and Sick days10 paid Holidays1 Floating Holiday (if hired prior to July)Short Term Disability (after 1 year of service)Long Term DisabilityBasic Life and AD&D InsuranceVoluntary Benefits - Individual, Spouse and Child Life Insurance403(b) Tax Deferred Retirement Plan with company match & non-match contributions457(b) Tax Deferred Retirement PlanVacation Purchase ProgramMEAG Power is an equal opportunity employer. MEAG Power provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
MEAG Power is a drug-free workplace. External candidates are required to pass a drug test and background screening before beginning employment.
