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Substation Electrical Engineer
Job Summary
POWER Engineers, a member of WSP, is seeking a skilled Substation Electrical Engineer to support engineering activities for electrical substations. This position, classified as Electrical Engineer II or III, will collaborate with our substation design teams within the Power Delivery Substation Department in our Richmond, Virginia office. A hybrid or in-office work environment is preferred, a fully remote role may be considered for candidates with the right experience and proven ability to work independently.
Responsibilities
The Substation Electrical Engineer will share responsibility with the rest of the department to produce a product consistent with POWER's mission statement and our culture. The Substation Electrical Engineer is expected to support the Department Manager/Area Lead (DM/AL) in achieving the goals of the department, maintain POWER's high-quality standards, promote internal teamwork and meet the needs of our clients. This position is also responsible assisting with developing, maintaining and strengthening client relationships within the region.
POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, POWER and WSP's 73,900 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you'll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world's most challenging projects.
At POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.
Our compensation package includes competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefit package:
We are a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!
Salary DOE
POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities
Job Summary
POWER Engineers, a member of WSP, is seeking a skilled Substation Electrical Engineer to support engineering activities for electrical substations. This position, classified as Electrical Engineer II or III, will collaborate with our substation design teams within the Power Delivery Substation Department in our Richmond, Virginia office. A hybrid or in-office work environment is preferred, a fully remote role may be considered for candidates with the right experience and proven ability to work independently.
Responsibilities
The Substation Electrical Engineer will share responsibility with the rest of the department to produce a product consistent with POWER's mission statement and our culture. The Substation Electrical Engineer is expected to support the Department Manager/Area Lead (DM/AL) in achieving the goals of the department, maintain POWER's high-quality standards, promote internal teamwork and meet the needs of our clients. This position is also responsible assisting with developing, maintaining and strengthening client relationships within the region.
- Support AL/DM with the management of relationships with alliance clients
- Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and quality of assigned projects
- Perform and direct others in the detailed design of medium to extra high voltage substations including, but not limited to
- One-line diagrams
- Schematics
- Wiring diagrams
- SCADA
- Communications
- Station physical layouts
- Sections/Elevations
- Cable and conduit plans and details
- Ground grid design and details
- Foundation plans and details
- Structural plans and details
- Control enclosure design and details
- Lightning protection plans
- Yard lighting plans
- Bills of Materials
- Inter-discipline coordination activities
- Specify and select substation equipment
- Contribute to substation equipment specifications
- Construction support
- Facility studies
- Site visits
- Perform QA/QC for deliverables to clients
- Support Project Manager and Project Engineer with project reporting needs
- Support proposal development
- Support the mentorship and training of other team members
- Shall understand and adhere to client standards and processes while working individually or within a team to complete complex and technically challenging designs
- Occasional travel
- Ability to function as a Substation Electrical Engineer for the Richmond location of our Substation Business Unit
- BSEE (BS Electrical Engineering), BSEET (BS Electrical Engineering Technology) degree, or equivalent technical education
- 3 years of experience in substation design
- Experience in 15kV through 230kV substation design and IEEE/ANSI standards
- Experience filling the role of electrical engineer for several substation projects occurring concurrently
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, with an emphasis on Excel and Word
- Demonstrate the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, tracking and organizing many tasks of varying importance and size
- Proven ability and desire to mentor and help others
- Strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills in order to work effectively with internal team members and external client personnel
- Legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship
- 5 years of experience in substation design
- Experience in 230kV through 500kV substation design and IEEE/ANSI standards
- Professional Engineering (PE) license
- Experience managing people on a project team
- Experience with MicroStation (V8 or newer)
POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, POWER and WSP's 73,900 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you'll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world's most challenging projects.
At POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.
Our compensation package includes competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefit package:
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- Paid Holidays
- Vacation/Paid Sick Leave
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- 401K
- Telehealth Benefit covers all providers
- Maternity and Paternity Leave
- New Dads and Moms Benefit program
- Fertility Benefits
- Gender affirming care
We are a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!
Salary DOE
POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities
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