What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transmission Designer position at Saber Power Services?
Transmission Designer
Saber Power Services, LLC, (SPS) located in Houston, TX is a nationally recognized full service, EPC, specialty engineering, procurement, construction and testing and commissioning company specializing in complex medium and high voltage electrical infrastructure in North America.
Saber Power Services seeks a professional, dedicated individual with a positive outlook for our Substation Transmission Designer opening in Houston, TX.
General
JOB SUMMARY:
The candidate will perform conceptual and detail design services for physical, protection and control as well as cost estimates related to the development of new transmission and distribution substations, and the modification or expansion of existing substations. Must have experience performing all aspects associated with substation design including one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, DC control schemes, secondary AC distribution, cable matrices, wiring diagrams, SCADA equipment specification, balance of plant, general arrangements, electrical elevations, foundation layout/design, lightning protection, grounding plans, conduit plans, buswork design, control house layouts/elevations and material lists.
Responsibilities:
- BSEE required from an ABET accredited university with an emphasis in power system related studies
- Six (6) or more years of increasing engineering experience and responsibility in protection system design and physical substation design is preferred
- Working knowledge of electrical substation physical layout and control houses
- Working knowledge of electrical substation major equipment and auxiliary systems
- Working knowledge of protection and control design for electrical substations
- Working knowledge of load management, automated meter reading (AMR), distribution/transmission automation (SCADA) systems is a benefit but not required
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) License is a benefit, must be able to obtain P.E. licensure
- EIT registered in good standing.
- Occasional travel to customer locations or remote training locations
Qualifications
- Must be highly creative and analytical with the ability to think critically
- Proficient with Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook) and basic AutoCAD and/or Microstation
- Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Self-motivated to increase personal skills set and research design issues
- Works effectively in a team environment
- Excellent organizational skills
- Project management skills a plus
SAFETY:
Safety is priority number one with our organization. Errors in judgment can result in negative financial impact, inconvenience to customers, unsafe working conditions, injury, or loss of life.
Company where our People enjoy their Jobs!
Saber Power Services is a very Employee Focused company. So, we decided that if we take care of our employees, they will take care of the Customers. We have office BBQs, company fishing tournaments, casino parties for employees, and anything that we can think of that our people will enjoy.
The majority of our work in centered around Greater Houston, but we work throughout the US.
Apply Your Skills. Make a Difference. Enjoy the Rewards.
If you are looking for a Career, and not a Job, then you really need to come talk to us.
Benefits:
Saber has an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, short term disability, life insurance, 401K with Matching, flexible benefit account; and an outstanding work environment. Check out our Total Rewards Plan here.
To Apply for This Position:
Qualified candidates please apply by sending an MS Word version of your resume with salary requirements to pmaher@saberpower.com
Saber is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
