Electrical Engineer - Substations

Azad Technology Partners; Vancouver (WA); Hybrid; USD 61,992 - 74,390; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Co-paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401K Plan

Paid Sick Leave

Referral Bonus

Job summary

A consulting firm specializing in engineering services is seeking an Electrical Engineer to develop key designs for high voltage substation projects. The role is hybrid, requiring onsite presence in Vancouver, WA 1-2 days per week. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering along with 5+ years of related experience. Excellent employee benefits like medical insurance, 401K plan, and opportunities for long-term employment are part of the offer.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in engineering design related to electrical systems.
• Experience with electrical substation projects required.
• Valid U.S. Driver's License mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical electrical designs and standards for substation projects.
• Evaluate project scope and create design disciplines.
• Work closely with Project Managers and other representatives.

Skills

Electrical engineering concepts

High voltage systems

Engineering design development

Relay planning

Communication systems

First Aid/AED/CPR Certification

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

Join AZAD as an Electrical Engineer and be responsible for developing technical electrical designs and standards for substation projects such as reactor groups, capacitor groups, station service overhauls, power transformer replacements, power circuit breaker replacements, fiber optic cabling, motor operated disconnects, Sequential Events Recorder replacement, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisitions, relay protection, metering, Digital Fault Recorder and Remedial Action Schemes. Substation design engineers' responsibilities begin with evaluating project scope for design disciplines that include outdoor electrical, relay protection or data systems designs. The Substation design engineer effort continues by developing technical designs for assigned projects and function as a subject matter expert through the construction and closeout phases. This position will perform electrical engineer design services for multiple complex high voltage substation projects and will work closely with the assigned Project Managers, assigned Project Engineer and other representatives from a wide variety of organizations.

Employment Details

This is a 2 year plus consultant position with high probability of long term and ongoing continued employment. This position is hybrid in Vancouver, WA with onsite 1-2 days weekly.

The hourly pay rate range for this position is $45.00 - $54.00 depending on related qualifications and experience, as well as composition of selected compensation package.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or other closely related Engineering field is required.
• With an applicable Bachelor's degree, 5+ years of experience is required.
• Experience should include engineering design development closely related to related experience and knowledge of electrical engineering concepts, principles, and practices applicable to components and facilities found on a regional transmission system.
• 3 years working knowledge of High voltage systems, System Control, Communications, Relay planning, functional and technical specifications in a typical electric power system. This shall include experience on electrical substation projects for new substations, capacity additions, line/position extensions, reliability/automation improvements, equipment relocations/replacements, maintenance, and as-built documentation.
• First Aid/AED/CPR Certification required within 30 days of assignment start.
• Energized Facility Permit is required within one year of assignment start.
• Valid U.S. Driver's License is required.
• U.S. Citizens only for Federal Clearance Requirement.

Benefits

EXCELLENT EMPLOYEE BENEFITS including Co-paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Cafeteria Plan, Paid Sick Leave, 401K Plan, Credit Union Membership, and Referral Bonus.

Company Overview

Founded and managed by technologists and engineers, AZAD is a leading provider of Consulting Services to Fortune 500 and innovative firms since 1992. AZAD's model provides a unique employment experience that is career path focused, relationship based and dedicated to advocacy and retention with an average tenure of 9 years. Our collaborative approach to support our clients, projects and supporting our employees' career paths are the keys to our success. Join AZAD's professional team and enhance your career by being engaged with some of the most interesting projects in the Pacific Northwest.

If you enjoy working in such an environment, we encourage you to apply.

Diversity & Inclusion

AZAD values diversity - in backgrounds and in experiences. Since our inception, we have witnessed how our diverse workforce has thrived while contributing to the increases in innovation and advancements in the client organizations we serve. AZAD is committed to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and is striving to build an even more diverse, inclusive team that reflects the people and communities where we live and work.

Equal Opportunity Employer

AZAD, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that considers and employs qualified individuals based upon job related qualifications regardless of race, color, sex, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, national origin, age or any other status protected under applicable local, state or federal law. AZAD takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified employees and applicants who are disabled, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, Armed Forces services medal veterans, and other protected veterans.

AZAD, Inc. is a Certified Minority Owned Business and OFCCP compliant.