What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substation Physical Engineer position at POWER Engineers?
Substation Physical Engineer
Job Summary
POWER Engineers is currently seeking a Substation Physical Engineer to work in the Power Delivery Substation Department of our Augusta office located in Hallowell, Maine. Flexibility is available for a hybrid work environment (employee will need to live within driving distance of the office).
Roles and Responsibilities
- The position includes working within a team to complete complex and technically challenging aspects of electrical utility substation design and understanding and adhering to client standards.
- Perform the detailed Physical design of medium to extra high voltage utility substations. Typical designs include but are not limited to : One-line diagramsPhysical layoutsSubstation equipment selectionSubstation general arrangement plans, sections, and elevationsControl building design and detailsCable and conduit plans and detailsGround grid design and detailsLightning protection design and detailsYard lighting design and detailsMaterial listsAC and DC systems calculations and sizingEngineering Documentation such as Requests for Information (RFI's), Scope Documents, Equipment Specifications, Protection and Control Descriptions, and Construction Specifications
- Work with CAD designers / drafters to develop drawing packages
- Coordinate designs with other disciplines such as Substation Protection & Control, Structural, and Civil
- Participate in quality assurance and quality control programs
- Contribute to engineering proposal development
- Contribute to engineering project scheduling and budget management
Required Education / Experience
Desired Education / Experience
At POWER Engineers, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple : Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.
You’ll work on fun and challenging projects and initiatives. You’ll have the chance to make a positive impact on society and the environment. And you’ll find the support, coaching and training it takes to advance your career.
We get to make POWER a great place to work. That includes providing competitive compensation, professional development and a full benefit package :
POWER is a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!
POWER is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities.
