Design Engineer I - Substation - (New Grad)

NWU; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Holiday pay

PTO

Comprehensive health coverage

Pet insurance

EAP

Professional development opportunities

Tuition assistance

Employee discount program

Job summary

NWU is seeking an Electrical Engineer for substation design and protection/control work in Atlanta. You will craft layouts for yards, grounding, protection schematics, and cable lists, while preparing calculations and BOMs. The role requires ABET-accredited EE training, strong communication, and teamwork; FE is a plus. Expect travel for project assignments and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Passing the FE exam is highly desirable.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn about major substation components; basic knowledge is a plus.
• Previous design or construction experience is highly desirable.
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, and e-mail software.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate with co-workers.
• Capability to manage ambiguity, work independently, handle multiple tasks, and prioritize in a complex environment.

Responsibilities

• Design physical substation components, including yard layouts, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, raceways, and auxiliary AC/DC power systems.
• Develop protection and control schematics, wiring diagrams, cable lists, and panel layouts.
• Prepare design drawings, calculations, and bills of material from engineering documents for planning, construction, operation, and maintenance.
• Conduct engineering calculations such as voltage drop, cable pulling, flicker analysis, and grounding analysis.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards including NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE, and ANSI.
• Perform quality reviews to identify inaccuracies, omissions, or compliance issues and provide recommendations.
• Collaborate with engineers and project teams to develop solutions and modifications as needed.
• Maintain detailed project documentation and support engineering calculations.
• Identify potential project-related problems and propose solutions to stakeholders.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Tools

NEC

NESC

IEEE

Job description

Your Role

Here's what you will be doing:

• Design physical substation components, including yard layouts, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, raceways, and auxiliary AC/DC power systems.
• Develop protection and control schematics, wiring diagrams, cable lists, and panel layouts.
• Prepare design drawings, calculations, and bills of material from engineering documents for planning, construction, operation, and maintenance.
• Conduct engineering calculations such as voltage drop, cable pulling, flicker analysis, and grounding analysis.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards including NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE, and ANSI.
• Perform quality reviews to identify inaccuracies, omissions, or compliance issues and provide recommendations.
• Collaborate with engineers and project teams to develop solutions and modifications as needed.
• Maintain detailed project documentation and support engineering calculations.
• Identify potential project-related problems and propose solutions to stakeholders.
• Travel out of town for short periods as required by projects and assignments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam is highly desirable.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn about major substation components; basic knowledge is a plus.
• Previous design or construction experience is highly desirable.
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, and e-mail software.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate with co-workers.
• Capability to manage ambiguity, work independently, handle multiple tasks, and prioritize in a complex environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Holiday pay.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Comprehensive health coverage.
• Pet insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Professional development opportunities.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee discount program.