Project Engineer IV - Substation/Relaying/Generation

SolveNow Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in North Carolina is seeking a Project Engineer IV to lead a small team in substation design projects. This role involves supervising engineers, managing customer relations, and overseeing project documentation. Ideal candidates hold a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, have over 8 years of relevant experience, and are licensed Professional Engineers. Proficiency in substation engineering, project management, and effective communication is essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience required.
• Must be a licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
• Ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers and CAD designers in substation projects.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers.
• Oversee project documents and detailed drawing reviews.
• Supervise and assist in training junior engineers.

Skills

Substation engineering

Customer relationship management

Microsoft Excel

Project management

Engineering calculations

Relay testing

Education

B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Project Engineer IV - Substation/Relaying/Generation

Job Openings Project Engineer IV - Substation/Relaying/Generation

About the job Project Engineer IV - Substation/Relaying/Generation

Description

Occupational Summary: Lead a small team of approximately five engineers and CAD designers in General/Physical Layout and Protection & Control aspects of substation design projects. The candidate will serve as the sealing engineer for most of the team's work and will also manage customer relations and business development with select clients. This position reports to the Divisional Manager.

Requirements

• Supervise and schedule the work of engineers, designers, CAD operators on the assigned team.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, managing existing projects, ensuring customer satisfaction, and overseeing future business and upcoming project plans.
• Proficiency in various areas of substation engineering, including physical layout design, protection/control design, relay settings programming, field support, substation commissioning, and relay testing.
• Perform and direct project design tasks, including engineering calculations, using computer design software, and referencing relevant engineering procedures and design manuals.
• Prepare and oversee the preparation of complex project documents, including specifications and bid documents.
• Conduct and direct detailed drawing reviews, ensuring that full plan sets clearly, concisely, and thoroughly represent the design intent.
• Supervise work and assist in training division Project Engineers I and II.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels.
• Perform other related duties as required.

The above statements outline the general nature and level of work expected from individuals in this role. This list is not exhaustive of all responsibilities and duties.

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Over eight years of relevant experience required.
• Must be a licensed Professional Engineer (PE).