HV Substation Design Lead - Principal Engineer

Stanley Consultants, Inc.; Iowa City (IA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Paid time away

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Tuition assistance

401K match

Job summary

Stanley Consultants, Inc. seeks a Principal Substation Physical Engineer with a strong background in high voltage substation design. You will lead design efforts, coordinate with multiple disciplines, and mentor junior staff while managing budgets and schedules on several projects.

The role requires 15+ years of experience, a PE license, and clear ability to work in the United States. Hybrid work options and client interaction are key elements of this position.

Qualifications

• BS from an ABET-accredited University.
• 15+ years of substation physical design experience.
• PE license required.
• Must be able to work legally in the United States for any length of time.

Responsibilities

• Detailed physical design for high voltage substations up to 345KV.
• Generating single line diagrams and general arrangements.
• Detailed elevations and section views.
• Assembly and installation details.
• Detailed bills of materials, bid units and material counts.
• Coordination with other disciplines as needed.
• Performing site visits for data gathering.
• Writing material procurement and construction specifications & evaluating contractor bids.
• Reviewing shop drawings.
• Researching equipment and client standards.
• Performs typical calculations such as equipment and conductor sizing, grounding and lightning protection.
• Generating engineering fee estimates.
• Providing field support during construction.
• Mentors and teaches less experienced engineers and design staff.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required for client meetings and or site visits

Skills

Substation design

Client coordination

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

BS from ABET-accredited University

Job description

Stanley Consultants, Inc. seeks a Principal Substation Physical Engineer with a strong background in high voltage substation design. You will lead design efforts, coordinate with multiple disciplines, and mentor junior staff while managing budgets and schedules on several projects.

The role requires 15+ years of experience, a PE license, and clear ability to work in the United States. Hybrid work options and client interaction are key elements of this position.