Substation Senior Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Ontario; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking engineering firm as a Substation Senior Engineer, where your expertise in high voltage systems will be pivotal. In this role, you will be responsible for producing detailed engineering drawings and managing projects that protect and control vital energy infrastructure. Collaborate with talented design teams and mentor less experienced staff while enjoying a supportive environment that values professional growth. With over 35 years in the industry, this established firm offers a dynamic workplace and a chance to make a significant impact in power delivery projects. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this opportunity awaits you!

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Life insurance

401(k) and profit sharing

Paid vacation and personal days

Paid Parental Leave

Professional education reimbursement

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in high voltage substation engineering.
• Proven experience managing teams and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce engineering drawings for high voltage substations.
• Design and configure protection relay systems and associated equipment.

Skills

Power System Protection

Team Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Engineering Drawing Production

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)

Tools

AutoCAD

RTUs

HMI Systems

Job description

Job Description

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) is a leading power engineering consultant firm that provides engineering, system planning and studies, technical consultation, project management, surveying, environmental planning, commissioning/testing and construction services to electric utilities, energy developers and industrials throughout the U.S. Our experience includes system voltages from 4.16 kV through 765 kV.

ECI has an immediate opening for an experienced substation senior engineer in the Ontario, CA office. This position will be responsible for configuring and producing engineering drawings for installation and commissioning of electro-mechanical and microprocessor type protection relay systems in high voltage substations. These systems are used to protect and control the operation of distribution and transmission lines, medium and large power transformers, shunt capacitor banks, shunt reactors, series capacitor banks and associated electrical buses and equipment in high voltage substations and switchyards. Duties may also include engineering and designing the installation of RTUs, DDFRs, PMUs, ethernet switches, and HMI systems. The successful applicant will work with design teams involved with conceptual, preliminary, and final design of station projects 4.16 kV through 500 kV. Specific job tasks performed include producing one-line, three-line, schematics, panel elevations and wiring diagrams for high voltage substation projects. Diligence in the education and training of less experienced staff is an expectation. Occasional travel required.

Minimum Requirements: BSEE, 6+ years of experience specifying, configuring and producing engineering drawings for installation and commissioning of electro-mechanical and microprocessor type protection relay systems in high voltage substations and an extensive background in power system protection and control required. A PE license is not required. Preference will be given to those with experience with Southern California Edison (SCE) standards. The successful applicant must have proven experience managing a team and have excellent communication (verbal and written), organizational and writing skills. Successful applicant may be subject to client mandated drug and background checking and is required to meet the requirements of ECI's auto insurance carrier. Applicants must not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status) now or in the future.

Salary commensurate with experience and education. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• 401(k), profit sharing and employee stock ownership plan
• Paid vacation, personal days and holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Continued professional education reimbursement

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) employs over 800 engineers, designers, project managers, surveyors, ROW agents, environmental planners, construction professionals and support staff in 20+ offices across the U.S. ECI has over 35 years of experience in the planning, engineering and construction of a wide range of power delivery projects including substations, transmission lines, distribution systems, communication systems and industrial electrical facilities. Visit our website at www.eciusa.com.

An Equal Opportunity Employer