Electrical Engineer 5 (Substation)

SolveNow Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer 5 to design complex power systems and provide technical leadership. The role demands a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and a PE license, along with 7 years of relevant experience. You will engage in detailed substation engineering for high voltage projects and mentor junior engineers. This position may involve some travel, adapting to project demands, and contributing to technical documentation and proposals.

Qualifications

• 7 years of related experience required.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required depending on project demands.

Responsibilities

• Creates designs of electric master system plans, power systems, and renewable energy systems.
• Performs studies and calculations for electrical systems and lighting simulations.
• Develops technical documentation and white papers.
• Collaborates with sales staff for client proposals.
• Mentors junior staff and provides technical guidance.

Skills

Expert knowledge of computer assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software

Expert knowledge of engineering principles of design

Expert knowledge of Microsoft business software (Excel, Word)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Expert knowledge of federal, state and local regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, or Electrical Technology or related discipline

Professional engineering (PE) license

Job description

About the job Electrical Engineer 5 (Substation)

JobDescription: With general direction, creates basic to highly complex designs of electric master system plans, power system, protection and generation models, facility power systems, sustainability/renewable energy systems, and other similar electrical systems.

Performs studies of power systems and electrical calculations for electrical systems, lighting simulations, lighting layouts, communications, fire alarm, security and other similar calculations.

Develops white papers and technical documentation to support the firm's technical knowledge Management (TKM).

Performs site reviews and studies, as needed, to ensure designs are aligned with location specifications and updates design requirements as necessary.

Contributes to firm's TKM by developing white papers and technical design documentation of new or special case designs, studies, etc.

Submits technical papers and designs for publishing to technical journals.

Collaborates with sales staff to create proposals in response to current and potential client requests for proposal (RFPs).

Reviews draft proposals for adherence to firm, industry, state, local and federal regulations and best practices.

Meets with current and potential future clients to review their current and future design needs.

Attends conferences, symposia, etc. to improve the visibility of the firm's products and services in collaboration with applicable sales staff.

Performs other duties as required; provides technical guidance and training to more junior staff; mentors junior staff and develops them for future growth within the discipline and firm; may supervise the work of junior engineers on project work.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, or Electrical Technology or related discipline.

Professional engineering (PE) license.

7 years of related experience.

Domestic and/or international travel may be required; frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.

Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Preferred Qualifications

Responsible for Substation engineering including detailed design for high voltage substation projects through 345 kV including:

• Protective relay schemes
• Relay schematics and wiring diagrams
• Equipment specifications and selection
• Hardware specifications and selection, including SCADA/RTU components
• Knowledge of NESC & NEC
• Substation grounding grid design & lightning protection

Skills and Abilities

• Expert knowledge of computer assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices.
• Expert knowledge of engineering principles of design.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft business software (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Expert knowledge of federal, state and local regulations.