Project Engineer - Electrical

CoVolt Power; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CoVolt Power in Houston seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to design LV, HV, and EHV power systems with emphasis on substations for transmission and distribution. You will lead a team of engineers and drafters through detailed electrical and physical design for high voltage substations.

The role requires coordination with clients, vendors, and project management, plus development of diagrams, BOMs, and protective schemes.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering with power systems focus.
• Minimum 5 years in transmission-level substations design.
• Familiar with NEC, NFPA, NESC, IEEE, ANSI, IEC standards.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-discipline engineering team for substation/transmission design projects.
• Develop single-line switching and protection diagrams.
• Create equipment specifications and support procurement.
• Develop 3-line and DC schematic diagrams and BOM.
• Coordinate with clients, vendors, and subcontractors in meetings.
• Maintain engineering documents and records.

Skills

Electrical design

Substation design

Team leadership

Protection & control

SCADA diagrams

Vendor coordination

Engineering calculations

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Power systems coursework

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

SCADA software

Job description

CoVolt Power is a leading utility-scale EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) company specializing in the design and delivery of solar, battery energy storage (BESS), and high-voltage infrastructure. Since its founding in 2005, the company has built a reputation for de-risking project delivery and providing creative, integrated solutions that span the power and digital infrastructure sectors.

Consistently ranked as a top-tier EPC, CoVolt Power leverages a mission-driven approach to safety and quality, delivering thousands of megawatts in renewable assets that support a more resilient and sustainable energy future for developers, utilities, independent power producers (IPPs), and data center operators across North America

Position Summary

The position assumes the responsibilities of an electrical engineer performing design of LV, HV, EHV electrical power systems with emphasis on design of electrical power substations of transmission and distribution systems. Responsible to lead a team of engineers and drafters for substation engineering design projects including detailed electrical and physical design for high voltage substation projects.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities Of The Position

• Practical knowledge and understanding of Engineering/Procurement/Construction types of projects.
• Coordinating project flow and issues between all engineering discipline and project management.
• Providing engineering support to project management, procurement and construction on all stages of projects.
• Coordinate and lead multi-disciplines engineering team to efficiently execute engineering and design of substation/transmission projects.
• Developing single-line switching and protection diagrams.
• Creating equipment specifications and supporting procurement of equipment including working with vendors and review of the vendor/contractor-proposed equipment.
• Developing three-line and DC schematic diagrams.
• Developing and maintaining a bill of material.
• Developing cable and conduit schedule, including sizing
• Conducting the required calculations and creating reports: AC and DC systems including sizing DC battery, overvoltage protection and coordination, conduit fill, grounding, lightning protection, etc.
• Developing control panel layouts and wiring diagrams; Selecting protective devices and ratings.
• Review and coordination of substation physical drawings and calculations including general arrangements, clearances, details, conduit, grounding, lightning protection, etc.
• Design of underground MV and HV cabling systems including cable ampacity, installation details, etc.
• Coordinate design with clients, vendors and subcontractors, including attendance at meetings.
• Assure that all engineering documents and records are properly maintained.
• Coordinate with purchasing and quality control personnel.
• Coordination/guidance of designers/drafters and detailed review/approval of electrical drawings.
• Understanding unique requirements and constraints of multiple types of projects, including engineering-only, EPC, utility, renewable, industrial, commercial, etc.

Professional Registration

• Professional Engineering license (one or more US states) preferable, but not required.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering and/or Electrical Power Engineering.
• Educational courses in power systems analysis, electrical machinery, etc.
• Knowledge of NEC, ANSI, NEMA, IEEE and other applicable codes and standards.

Experience & Training Requirements

• 5+ Years’ Experience in Design of Transmission Level Substations (13.8kV – 500 kV) including:
• Transmission Line Protection
• Substation Protection and Control Systems
• Generator, Transformer and Bus Protection Schemes
• Development of station/substation single-line, protection, control and SCADA diagrams including utility and ISO interconnection and operational requirements
• Equipment specifications, designs and layouts including major equipment and protection, control, SCADA, and low-voltage auxiliary systems
• Capacitor Banks and Distribution Feeder Protection
• Demonstrated experience at all interfaces of transmission level projects
• Minimum of 3 years of application experience with SEL, GE, etc. relays.
• Codes and Standards: NEC, NFPA, NESC, OSHA, NERC, RUS, IEEE, ANSI, IEC, Local and Federal Building Codes
• Familiarity with, and review of, substation physical drawings and calculations including general arrangements, clearances, details, conduit, grounding, lightning protection, etc.
• Highly motivated and able to execute tasks from a lead role.
• Good written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to work well with others in a team setting.
• Skilled in engineering theories and principles.
• Skilled in practice of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting recommendations.
• Skilled in problem solving in time-sensitive situations

Computer Skills

• Demonstrated experience in the following software programs:
• Microsoft Word – Intermediate
• Microsoft Excel – Intermediate
• AutoCAD (2015 or later) – Intermediate
• Microsoft Outlook – Intermediate

Travel Requirements

• Project Engineers’ travel level is typically 10%.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift / move equipment up to 15 lbs.

Important Interview Policy:

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CoVolt Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer and uses E-Verify.