Substation Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading power engineering consulting firm as a Design Engineer, where you'll play a vital role in the design and development of substations. This exciting position involves working closely with project engineers and various discipline groups to ensure the delivery of high-quality engineering solutions. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and quality, you will contribute to innovative projects that impact the energy sector. The firm values professional growth and offers a supportive environment for engineers committed to advancing their careers. If you're looking to make a difference in power engineering, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Life insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

Paid vacation and personal days

Paid Parental Leave

Professional education reimbursement

Qualifications

• 5+ years of design engineering experience required.
• Commitment to progress towards PE licensure encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Design new and upgraded substations, including procurement and support.
• Coordinate with subject matter experts for design studies.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Design Engineering

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

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 a design engineer. Responsibilities include the conceptual, preliminary and final detailed design of new, upgraded and expanded substations, including material procurement, construction and commissioning/startup support through energization. Engineering responsibilities include the development and delivery of physical, electrical, civil and communication design studies, calculations, drawings, exhibits and specifications. Under the oversight and mentorship of a project engineer, design engineers assist in the execution of best-in-class projects, including coordination, quality control and oversight of designers, drafters and support staff. Completion of specialized tasks is coordinated with ECI's subject matter expert discipline groups such as Distribution Studies, Transmission Studies, Grounding Studies, Protection (relay coordination and settings), Civil Engineering, Communication (SCADA Integration) and Transmission & Distribution Engineering.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor of Science or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering required, 5+ years of design engineering experience; excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong organization and planning skills; ability to work in a team environment; commitment to quality and accuracy; and a willingness to meet fast-paced project schedules. A commitment to progress towards PE licensure is encouraged. The successful applicant must have fundamental knowledge of power engineering principles and applicable codes and standards. The successful applicant may be subject to client-mandated drug and background checking. Occasional travel/driving is required; therefore, the successful applicant will be subject to ECI's auto insurance carrier requirements. 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 the following:

• 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