Senior Electrical Power Engineering

The Osborn Engineering Company; Arkansas; On-site; USD 124,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Stock ownership

Job summary

Osborn Engineering Company seeks a Substation Electrical Engineer with 10+ years of experience for our Cleveland, OH office. The role focuses on HV/MV substations, protection and control, and delivery of drawings, BOMs, and specifications.

You will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team and coordinate with clients and vendors to meet project goals, codes, and safety standards. PE preferred; strong communication is required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Electrical Substation Design in Consulting Engineering.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, SKM, ETAP, Easypower, Microstation, WinGIS, CYME, CGEGS.
• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA, NESC, IEEE, IEC.
• Coordinate with technical leads and senior engineers on design.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; PE license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and revise drawings for one-lines, grounding, conduit layouts, lighting, and bus analysis.
• Create substation designs that integrate with protection and control drawings.
• Prepare BOMs, site plans, and cost opinions for budgeting and submittals.
• Perform substation calculations (ground grid, bus, sizing) in SKM or similar.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and vendors; ensure adherence to standards (NESC, IEEE, IEC).
• Support project construction administration and respond to RFI’s.

Skills

Electrical Substation Design

AutoCAD

Revit

Protection and Control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

PE License

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SKM

ETAP

Easypower

MicroStation

WinGIS

CYME

CGEGS

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Founded in 1892, Osborn is one of the oldest and most respected engineering firms in the country. We are Client Inspired and Engineering Driven resulting in professionals inspired by the challenge of problem-solving in complex systems that require sophisticated, practical, and innovative engineering solutions. Osborn is a multi-discipline team of engineers and designers in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection/life safety, technology, structural, civil, transportation and commissioning. As an employee-owned firm, each Osborn employee is committed to ensuring that Projects are completed with a sense of pride and Clients’ expectations are exceeded. Osborn Engineering is seeking a Substation Electrical Engineer with 10+ Years experience for our Cleveland, OH office location who will report to the Director of Power Engineering. The ideal candidate would have strong working knowledge of Electrical design in the Consulting Engineering environment. A Senior Electrical Power Engineer creates, analyzes, and optimizes high-voltage (HV) and medium voltage (MV) substation layouts, including physical design, protection, and control systems. They are responsible for preparing technical specifications, Bill of Materials (BOM), site plans, and ensuring compliance with safety standards like IEEE/IEC.

Position Responsibilities

Develop and revise drawings for one-lines, physical arrangements, grounding systems, conduit layouts, lighting, lightning protection, and rigid bus analysis using client-specific AutoCAD or other software. Create physical layouts and substation designs that integrate with protection and control drawings. Develop project criteria and design specifications, including the overall bill of materials. Perform substation engineering calculations including ground grid design, rigid bus analysis, and auxiliary system sizing (AC/DC load, batteries, chargers) in SKM or similar software. Design and size conduit and high/medium voltage conductor. Select and specify transformers, switchgear, and protective devices. Coordinate with structural, civil, and protection and control (P&C) teams. Ensure designs follow industry standards ( NESC, IEEE,IEC) and environmental regulations Meet with vendors to determine specification requirements for application. Coordinate with other disciplines for all Electrical design elements. Prepare design deliverables for SD,DD,CD level documents Provide cost opinions for budgeting construction, and reviewing contractor change orders Perform project construction administration including response to RFI’s and accurate review of submittals. Attend meetings with clients, authorities having jurisdiction, and other professionals as projects require. Work planning and managing the design process to the available hours in the work plan. Familiar with utility specific details, components and drawing production.

Job Requirements/Qualifications

10+ Years of experience in Electrical Substation Design in Consulting Engineering. Working knowledge of design and analysis software such as AutoCAD, Revit, SKM, ETAP, Easypower, Microstaion, WinGIS, CYME, and CGEGS. Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA,NESC,IEEE,IEC. Experience with electrical system studies such as short circuit, over-current device coordination, and Arc Flash Hazard analysis per NPFA 70E, battery sizing, voltage drop calculations, etcKnowledge of standard construction practices and the ability to work with contractors to address construction issues. Coordinate with technical leads and senior engineers when specialized assistance is needed on design. Ability to work and manage tasks on several projects concurrently Ability to work off hours. Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Preferred. PE License Preferred. Experience with 3D CAD software (Inventor, P4I, etc.) Preferred. Experience supporting IOUs such as FE, PPL, Dominion, Duke Energy, CPP, or AEP is a plus. Experience with SDS (Substation Design Suite) Preferred. Proficiency with marking up drawings digitally and understanding of CAD application Strong understanding of substation equipment and configurations such as AIS, transformer banks, ring bus, breaker-and-a-half, etc.

Additional Info:

Osborn is looking for a candidate who has the following characteristics: Reliable Team Player Self – Starter Positive Attitude Strong Work Ethic Critical Thinker Detail Oriented Innovative Good Communicator We can offer you a challenging career with one of the Nation’s most respected and diverse Engineering Firms. Attractive profit sharing and stock ownership programs supplement our competitive salary and benefits package. All job offers will be contingent on passing a background check. EEO NOTE TO RECRUITERS: Osborn Engineering does not currently accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or recruiters. If you wish to be considered in the future for our list of approved recruiters, please send an e-mail to [e-mail]. All resumes sent directly to management will not be considered. Posted salary ranges reflect market-based averages for the role. Final compensation will be determined based on each candidate’s experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the position. Salary Range: $124,000 - $150,000 If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! Established over a century ago in 1892, Osborn is proud to be one of the nation’s oldest engineering firms, continuing a tradition of excellence through outstanding quality in engineering. Osborn is a fully integrated, multi-disciplined design firm that uses a specialized team approach to engineering projects. These teams are built from a staff of over 300 professionals that provide designs for all phases of a wide range of projects. Osborn has specialists in civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, life safety, technology and transportation engineering, as well as lighting design and commissioning. As an employee-owned firm, each Osborn employee is committed to education and advancement, ensuring that every project is completed with a sense of pride. Osborn’s strength lies with its people. We are innovative thinkers, ready to creatively overcome challenges and push the boundaries of design. We believe that consulting in the built environment centers around challenging ourselves with every project. We have an open door policy to drive creativity in our designs and thought methodology. As an employee owned firm, our team takes ownership and strives to build creative relationships with our clients where innovation drives our success. The Osborn Engineering Company collects and processes personal information you provide when applying for a position (such as your contact details, resume, and application materials) to evaluate your qualifications, communicate with you, and manage the hiring process. Your information may be shared with employees involved in recruitment and trusted service providers (e.g., applicant tracking or background check vendors) and will be retained as needed for hiring, legal, and recordkeeping purposes. We do not sell your personal information. You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your information by contacting [e-mail].