Electrical Engineer - Substation

EG&R Engineering PC; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work from home

Job summary

EG&R Engineering PC is seeking an Electrical Engineer with experience in Power Plants and Substations. The role involves designing electrical distribution systems, overseeing engineers and designers, and supporting substation layout, grounding, and protection schemes.

Qualified candidates will have a degree in electrical engineering (power distribution/systems), a drive to obtain EIT/PE credentials, and proficiency with AutoCAD or MicroStation. Flexible work-from-home options are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree in electrical engineering with a focus on power distribution/systems.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) goal and PE license is desirable later.
• Experience with electrical distribution systems for power plants and substations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare electrical schematics, single lines, calculations, and specifications for 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 including grounding, lightning protection, and control building arrangements.
• Develop protection and control designs including panel arrangements, single-line and three-line diagrams, AC/DC wiring.
• Prepare calculations for studies and reports (grounding, lighting protection, load studies).
• Prepare equipment specifications for procurement.
• Provide short-term field support during construction.

Skills

Power Plants

Substations

Electrical design

Leadership

Education

Bachelor/Master in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)

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:

• 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:

• Must be legally authorized to work in United States. We do not provide Visa Sponsorship at this time.
• 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

Flexible work from home options available.