Senior Substation Engineer - HV Design & Project Lead

Valdes Architecture & Engineering; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Valdes Architecture & Engineering in Lombard, IL seeks a seasoned Substation Engineer with hands-on experience in single lines, site plans, electrical plans, grounding, and equipment specifications. The role involves interfacing with client representatives and other discipline engineers, and may require on-site visits to exchange information.

Responsibilities include preparing design packages (one-line diagrams, site plans, electrical plans), coordinating with multiple designers, performing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering required.
• Minimum 3+ years in substation design with client interaction.
• US work authorization required now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff and mentor junior engineers to complete packages on time and within budget.
• Prepare design packages: one-line diagrams, site plans, electrical plans and sections.
• Coordinate with multiple designers and client reps to develop project drawings.
• On-site coordination with client representatives and other disciplines.
• Coordinate physical design for high voltage substations and protection/controls.
• Perform AC and DC load calculations; develop material lists.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Communication skills

Substation design

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SKM electrical modeling software

Job description

Valdes Architecture & Engineering in Lombard, IL seeks a seasoned Substation Engineer with hands-on experience in single lines, site plans, electrical plans, grounding, and equipment specifications. The role involves interfacing with client representatives and other discipline engineers, and may require on-site visits to exchange information.

Responsibilities include preparing design packages (one-line diagrams, site plans, electrical plans), coordinating with multiple designers, performing