Hybrid Substation Engineer — Design, Protection & Reliability

NOVEC; Gainesville (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Educational assistance

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

A regional electric cooperative in Gainesville, Virginia is seeking a Substation Engineer to join their Engineering team. The role involves developing construction drawings, performing engineering studies, and enhancing electrical systems. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and ideally three years of relevant experience. A hybrid work schedule and relocation assistance are offered, along with excellent benefits including competitive pay, health care, and educational assistance.

Qualifications

• Three years of substation engineering experience.
• NCEES EIT certification or Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Ability to produce accurate construction drawings.

Responsibilities

• Develop substation construction drawings using CAD software.
• Analyze power outages and prepare improvement recommendations.
• Coordinate design and construction activities for substations.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Knowledge of power engineering principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Computer-aided design software

Microsoft Office

Job description

A regional electric cooperative in Gainesville, Virginia is seeking a Substation Engineer to join their Engineering team. The role involves developing construction drawings, performing engineering studies, and enhancing electrical systems. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and ideally three years of relevant experience. A hybrid work schedule and relocation assistance are offered, along with excellent benefits including competitive pay, health care, and educational assistance.