Senior Substation Engineer

Talantage LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A company in the electric utility sector is seeking a Senior Substation Engineer responsible for the design and project engineering of substation projects. The role requires a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and 7-10 years of experience in the electric utility industry. The successful candidate will provide engineering for substation projects and develop design packages. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college or university.
• 7-10 years of demonstrated related experience in the electric utility industry.
• Professional engineer license is desired.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering for substation projects and develop drawing sets.
• Write specifications and review approval drawings for materials.
• Evaluate vendor qualifications and make purchase recommendations.
• Prepare and administer contracts for engineering and construction projects.
• Help maintain up-to-date design standards and procedures.
• Maintain knowledge of industry accepted substation design practices.
• Represent the company in various meetings as necessary.
• Provide cost estimates for proposed capital projects.

Job description

Position Title: Senior Substation Engineer
Dept., BU / Section: Transmission
Reports to: Supervisor, Substation Engineering

Summary

Under minimal supervision, is responsible for the design and project engineering of substation projects for which company has assumed responsibility.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Provide engineering for substation projects. Work with designer/drafters to develop drawing sets and other documentation required for implementation of various substation projects. This position will be responsible for the development of the physical and control design packages.
• Write specifications and review approval drawings for materials and equipment to be purchased. Evaluates vendor qualifications and bids; make purchase recommendations for major substation equipment and materials.
• Evaluates engineering contractor qualifications and bids; makes recommendations for the contracting of engineering services for substation projects. Prepares and administers contracts for engineering and construction projects.
• Help maintain a complete set of up-to-date design standards and procedures.
• Maintain a working knowledge of industry accepted substation design practices, establish communications and maintain rapport with Participants, Protection and Controls, Operations and Maintenance, Engineering Technical Services, and other ITS members to ensure the safe and reliable operation of company substations.
• As necessary, periodically represent company and/or department in various meetings and committee meetings.
• Provide cost estimates to planning for the budgeting of proposed capital projects.
• Assume similar and related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Generally, requires a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college or university
• 7-10 years of demonstrated related experience in the electric utility industry. A combination of education and related experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• A professional engineer license is desired.
• Excellent communication skills and responsiveness
• Keen attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task

Talantage, LLC is committed to presenting candidates that contribute to an organization’s culture of inclusivity and its commitment to diversity in the workplace are demonstrated through our recruitment practices. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, or veteran status.