Electrical Engineer I: Transmission & Substation Design

US Lawns; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Chugach Electric Association seeks an Electrical Engineer to design transmission lines, substations, and switchyards through all project phases in Alaska. The role includes producing detailed drawings, protections, SCADA, grounding, and interconnection designs for generation and storage projects.

Responsibilities cover electrical calculations, equipment specs, bid packages, vendor submittals, and QA/QC reviews. Alaska licensure and a valid driver's license are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
• FE exam completion preferred.
• Valid Alaska driver's license and insurance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design transmission lines, substations, and switchyards from scoping through commissioning.
• Prepare substation diagrams, grounding, surge protection, and raceways.
• Develop protection, control, and SCADA designs for substations.
• Design overhead/underground transmission lines, including conductor selection.
• Produce interconnection designs for generation and storage projects.
• Perform electrical calculations (short circuit, ampacity, voltage drop, insulation coordination).
• Create equipment specifications (transformers, breakers, switches, relays).
• Coordinate with civil/structural engineers on loads and foundations.
• Prepare bid packages and evaluate contractor bids for compliance.
• Review vendor submittals and test reports.
• Prepare project scopes, cost estimates, and schedules; monitor progress.
• Maintain unit cost data and assess construction methods.
• Review consultant deliverables for technical accuracy.
• Prepare commissioning and energization plans; coordinate testing and outages.
• Perform QA/QC reviews and seal documents when licensed.
• Maintain engineering records and as-built drawings.
• Promote safe engineering and construction practices.

Skills

Electrical design

NESC knowledge

CAD

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

QA/QC

Detail oriented

Independent work

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

FE exam (preferred)

Tools

CAD

MS Office

Job description

Chugach Electric Association seeks an Electrical Engineer to design transmission lines, substations, and switchyards through all project phases in Alaska. The role includes producing detailed drawings, protections, SCADA, grounding, and interconnection designs for generation and storage projects.

Responsibilities cover electrical calculations, equipment specs, bid packages, vendor submittals, and QA/QC reviews. Alaska licensure and a valid driver's license are preferred.