Substation Project Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading power engineering consulting firm is opening a new office in Chesterfield and seeking a substation project engineer. This role involves designing substations, project planning, and coordinating with various engineering disciplines. Ideal candidates will have at least 6 years of experience and a degree in Electrical Engineering. Benefits include medical insurance, 401(k), and professional education reimbursement.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k), profit sharing and employee stock ownership plan

Paid vacation, personal days and holidays

Continued professional education reimbursement

Qualifications

• 6+ years of project and design engineering experience.
• A Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred.
• Experience in utility or merchant power industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design new and upgraded substations and support energization.
• Deliver design studies, calculations, and specifications.
• Assist in project planning, coordination, and quality assurance.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Project management execution

Education

Bachelor of Science or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

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 is opening an office in the Chesterfield, MO area and has an opening for a substation project engineer. This is a great opportunity to help start and grow a new office location.

Responsibilities

• Conceptual, preliminary and final detailed design of new, upgraded and expanded substations, including material procurement, construction and commissioning/startup support through energization.
• Development and delivery of physical, electrical, civil and communication design studies, calculations, drawings, exhibits and specifications.
• Assist the Project Manager in planning and execution of projects, including client and stakeholder coordination, training and mentoring of design staff, project quality assurance, and oversight of design engineers, designers, drafters and support staff.
• Coordinate completion of specialized tasks with subject matter expert discipline groups such as Distribution Studies, Transmission Studies, Grounding Studies, Protection (relay coordination and settings), Civil Engineering, Communication (SCADA Integration), Transmission & Distribution Engineering, Environmental Planning, Surveying, Lands/Right-of-Way, and Project Management/Controls.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, 6+ years of project and design engineering experience, or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong organization and planning skills; ability to work in a team environment; commitment to quality and accuracy; willingness to meet fast-paced project schedules.
• A Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred/required as indicated.
• Advanced knowledge of power engineering principals; expert regarding applicable codes, standards and design tools; basic project management execution skills; ability to oversee and direct design personnel on a project team.
• Experience in utility or merchant power industry is a plus.
• May be subject to client-mandated drug and background checking. Occasional travel/driving required; subject to ECI auto insurance carrier requirements.
• Applicants must not require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future.

Compensation & Benefits

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

Company

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) employs over 850 engineers, designers, project managers, surveyors, ROW agents, environmental planners, construction professionals and support staff in 37 offices across the U.S. The firm has more than 40 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 facilities. Visit our website at www.eciusa.com.

Equal Opportunity

An Equal Opportunity Employer