Design Engineer I - Substation - (New Grad)

HTU; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Holiday pay

PTO

Comprehensive health coverage

Pet insurance

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Professional development opportunities

Tuition assistance

Employee discount program

Job summary

HTU in Chattanooga, TN is hiring an Electrical Substation Engineer to design physical substation components, grounding, protection schematics, and panel layouts. You will prepare design drawings, calculations, and BOMs for planning, construction, and operations.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited); FE exam is desirable. Strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• 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.

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.
• Travel out of town for short periods as required by projects and assignments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Multi-tasking

Education

ABET-accredited B.E. degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

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:

• Bachelors 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 handle ambiguity, work independently, manage 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.