Substation Design Engineer- Contract Role -Hybrid

Substation Engineer- This is a contract role with a two year maximum -

This is a W2 role offering benefits, working for Yoh Services as a contractor at a client site in Austin Texas only. Recruiters please do not contact.

Pay Range : $50-52 per hour.

Hybrid require; onsite two days per week - there could be exceptions if site visits are required

Monday though Friday - Typically 8-5 although some days may start as early as 7 am.

Under limited supervision of a licensed professional engineer, develops, defines, and analyzes solutions to moderately complex engineering problems requiring complex engineering principles.

Plans and conducts engineering projects involving independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria. Devises new approaches to problems encountered.

Schedules, and / or coordinates detailed phases of engineering work as part of a major project or in a total project of moderate scope.

Conducts moderately complex engineering studies. Performs field analysis, performance tests, designs, cost estimates, lays out drafting work, and the correlation and compilation of data. May coordinate the work of engineers, technicians, craft workers or others. - Identifies, investigates, and analyzes problems.

• Development of substation physical designs including yard layout and elevation drawings, substation one-lines, grounding analysis and details, lightning protection, control enclosure, interior and exterior raceways, auxiliary AC and DC power systems, and associated bill of materials. Development of substation protection and control design including panel arrangement, relay one-lines, three-line diagrams, control schematics, relay I / O drawings, AC and DC schematics, sizing AC and DC supply systems, equipment connection diagrams and panel wiring diagrams.

Develops appropriate solutions. Drafts reports. Acts as project consultant and specialist. - Conducts tests of instruments, materials, equipment, and controls to determine operating characteristics. Develops problem solutions or improvements. Verifies accuracy of data. Ensures beneficial data is acquired and recorded.

Prepares and revises operating procedures and project outlines in connection with engineering assignments. Follows appropriate business procedures. Applies project management techniques. - Plans and designs engineering projects with complex features. Performs engineering and design work. Conducts field analysis, inspections, and performance tests. Develops testing plans. Interprets engineering specifications.

Prepares technical specifications for project services, equipment and materials for which there are few precedents. Completes related computations and drafts schematics and diagrams. - Coordinates project reviews and implementation plans between individuals and sections. Ensures timely communication occur.

Develops and conducts presentations to management and others. - Maintains knowledge of engineering principles. Keeps informed of technical developments, industry codes, and safety and / or regulatory requirements which have impact upon the respective engineering discipline. Fully develops knowledge of company procedures, equipment, and systems. - Interprets engineering drawings and manufacturers specifications for field personnel. Coordinates and reviews the work of Engineering Associates.

Communicates necessary changes to the responsible engineer for correction. - Recommends new and improved practices and procedures related to assigned area. - Performs economic evaluations of programs and projects and renders judgement on the costs and benefits of the work from a company-wide perspective. - Upon request, supports preparation of company position in legal or regulatory proceedings. - Reviews and evaluates bids and provides recommendations. - Gathers engineering information by traveling independently to various locations (substations, power plants, water systems, etc.) as necessary. - In accordance with approved Supply Management processes and procedures, serves as owners representative for outside engineering contracts. - May perform confined space entry.

This general overview only includes essential functions of the job and does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instruction and to perform any other job-related duties requested by supervisor or management.

Minimum Qualifications : Bachelors degree in engineering, engineering technology, engineering physics, biosystems engineering, mathematical science, physical science or related science plus four or more years of post-

Bachelors engineering experience relating to the area of engineering specialization required to perform the job.

Experience with HV and EHV substation physical and / or protection and control

Current Texas Valid Drivers License Required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : - Knowledge of engineering principles - Knowledge of applicable laws, principles, standards, codes, and documentation specific to the area of engineering specialization required to perform the job - Knowledge of project management methods and concepts - Knowledge of budgeting, cost management and cost estimation - Skill in analyzing and solving complex problems - Skill in verbal and written communication - Skill in designing, interpreting diagrams, schematics, and drawings - Skill in developing scopes of work, budgetary estimates, material lists, and requisitions - Basic skill level in document management systems - Intermediate skill level in office productivity applications (such as email, word processing, spreadsheets, etc.) - Advanced skill in reading and interpreting diagrams and prints - Skill in interpreting engineering drawings and specifications for field personnel - Skill in analyzing reports for quality assurance - Ability to articulate complex, technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences - Ability to coordinate project reviews and implementation plans - Ability to work in a team environment - Ability to balance competing and high priority work demands Work Environment : - Work hours are spent in an office environment, industrial, plant, construction and / or field environment - Works in close proximity to energized high-voltage electrical equipment - Work involves exposure to noise - Work involves exposure to various and sometimes extreme weather conditions - Work involves call-out as necessary - Work involves exposure to high temperature / high pressure vessels Physical Demands : - Work involves frequent finger / hand manipulation in using a keyboard and mouse - Work involves frequent standing and / or walking - Work involves climbing, crawling, crouching or other non-sitting positions less than 20% of the time - Work may involve confined space entry less than 20% of the time.

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Note : Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.

Salary : $50 - $52