Electrical Engineer - Substation

EG&R Engineering PC; Cranbury Township (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a self-motivated Electrical Engineer eager to make an impact in the Power Industry. In this dynamic role, you will be involved in creating essential design deliverables for Power Plants and Substations, preparing electrical schematics, and supervising engineering teams. This position not only offers the chance to work on critical infrastructure projects but also emphasizes professional growth with opportunities to pursue EIT and PE certifications. Join a collaborative environment where your contributions will shape the future of energy solutions and engineering excellence.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in Engineering and Design for Substations and/or Power Plants.
• Desire to obtain EIT certification and ultimately PE license.

Responsibilities

• Create electrical protection & control and layout design deliverables for Power Plants and Substations.
• Supervise and coordinate Electrical Engineers and Designers in daily tasks.

Skills

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Management Skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microstation

Job description

EG&R is seeking an Electrical Engineer with experience in the Power Industry (Power Plants / Substations) who is self-motivated and ready to contribute to the future success of EG&R Engineering PC.

Responsibilities:

Main responsibilities include creating electrical protection & control and/or physical layout design deliverables for Power Plants and Substations.

• Prepare electrical schematics, single lines, calculations, and specifications for the design of electrical distribution systems for Power Plants and Substations.
• Supervise and Coordinate Electrical Engineers and Designers in day to day tasks to support project needs.
• Review and support the preparation of physical substation design, sections and details, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, interior and exterior raceways, auxiliary AC/DC power systems, and associated bills of material is required.
• Develop protection and control designs including panel arrangements, one lines/single lines, three lines, AC schematics, DC elementaries, equipment wiring and relay panel wiring as required.
• Prepare calculations for studies and reports (grounding, lighting protection, AC/DC load studies, etc.)
• Prepare equipment specifications for procurement
• Provide short term field support during construction

Qualifications:

• 2 to 5 years of experience in Engineering and Design for Substations and/or Power Plants
• Bachelor of Science/Master’s degree in electrical engineering (Power Distribution/Power Systems) from an accredited institution.
• Desire to obtain Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification and ultimately Professional Engineer (PE) license
• AutoCAD and/or Microstation experience
• Proficiency with National Electrical Safety Code and IEEE / ANSI Standards
• Strong problem solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Aptitude to work in a team environment
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Strong management skills and a desire to grow professionally
• Capability of solving difficult problems that require adaptation and modification of standard approaches, techniques, procedures and criteria