Engineer I - Physical

Pike Engineering; Marietta (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pike Engineering in Marietta, AL seeks a Substation Physical Engineer to support transmission substation design, battery energy storage systems, and solar substations, delivering safe, cost-effective engineering services. You will interpret designs, perform grounding and bus calculations, and apply basic protection and control concepts.

Join a collaborative team, visit job sites, advise on engineering issues during construction, and help coordinate tasks to deliver projects efficiently while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET-accredited program or equivalent evaluation by NCEES.
• 0–2 years of engineering experience.
• Understanding of basic engineering theories and principles.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret physical designs for utility substations up to 500kV.
• Understand equipment installation requirements in substations.
• Perform bus and grounding calculations; use design software for ground grids.
• Coordinate with design teams, contractors, and clients.
• Visit sites to advise on engineering issues and modify designs during construction.
• Provide general project management to coordinate staff and tasks.

Skills

Self-motivation

Work independently

Team-oriented

Customer oriented

Task management

Communication (written & oral)

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's in Engineering

NCEES evaluation for non-ABET credentials

Master's/Doctoral in Engineering (ABET-approved undergrad)

Job description

Position Overview

Provide substation physical engineering and technical support to a Transmission Substation engineering and design team for the purpose of delivering safe, cost-effective, and quality engineering and design services. Provide technical competency and direction on complex engineering and technical problems for projects including a wide range of utility substation projects, battery energy storage systems and solar collector substations.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ability to read and interpret physical designs for utility stations through 500kV, including substation arrangements, sections, and elevations, foundation and grading plans, lighting plans and details, fence plans and details, grounding plans and details, rigid bus designs, strain bus designs, below grade designs to include duct banks and cable trenches, bus and equipment support structures, as well as a fundamental understating of circuit arrangements into and out of a substation
• Ability to understand the installation requirements of high voltage transformers, group operated disconnect switches, breakers, PTs, CCVTs, line turners, surge arresters, and other equipment within the substation
• Perform bus calculations, lightning protection calculations, and use software for ground grid designs
• Ability to understand basic needs of protection and control and civil/structural discipline as they apply to utility substations
• Ability to interpret written specifications and implement them on engineering drawings
• Collaborate, communicate, and liaise effectively with other design disciplines, colleagues, construction contractors, consultants, materials suppliers, and clients
• Visit sites, advise on physical engineering issues, and modify design to solve issues during construction
• Provide general project management capabilities to coordinate staff, assign tasks, and accomplish projects in an efficient manner

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an EAC/ABET accredited Engineering ProgramORan approved evaluation of non-ABET credentials by NCEESORgraduation from a Master’s or Doctoral Program in Engineering from an institution with EAC/ABET accredited Undergraduate Engineering Programs
• 0 to 2 years’ experience as a practicing engineer
• Understanding of basic engineering theories and principles

Other Skills/Abilities

• Self-Motivated
• Work independently
• Team-Oriented
• Customer Oriented
• Able to manage multiple tasks and provide leadership to other team members
• Understanding of basic practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendations
• Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds
• Good written and oral communication skills

Desired Qualifications

• Received a passing grade on the Engineering Fundamentals Exam
• Understanding of basic principles of project management
• Experience in the utility industry

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Pike Engineering is an equal opportunity employer

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

Pike Engineering is a Non-Union Company