Electrical Engineer Substation

EG&R Engineering PC; Franklin Township (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Electrical Engineer in Franklin Township, NJ, with experience in Power Industry projects. You will create electrical designs for Power Plants and Substations, supervise project teams, and prepare schematics and specifications. The ideal candidate will have a degree in electrical engineering and 2-5 years of experience in the field. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of experience in Engineering and Design for Substations and/or Power Plants.
• Desire to obtain Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification and ultimately Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Proficiency with National Electrical Safety Code and IEEE / ANSI Standards.

Responsibilities

• Create electrical protection & control designs for Power Plants and Substations.
• Prepare electrical schematics and specifications for electrical distribution systems.
• Supervise and coordinate Electrical Engineers and Designers.

Skills

Electrical design

Project coordination

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science/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