Senior Substation Engineer - Physical

Alpha 3 Consulting; Elkridge (MD); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision (75% of premiums)

401(k) 5% company match

10 Paid Holidays

20 Paid-time-off days

Job summary

Alpha 3 Consulting in Elkridge, MD is seeking a Senior Physical Substation Engineer for a full-time position with a hybrid schedule (3 days in office, 2 from home). Preferred location Elkridge, MD with potential flexibility.

Responsibilities include designing substation single line diagrams, coordinating with designers and engineers, and meeting client needs. Requires PE preferred, 7+ years in substations, NEC/NESC knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical/electronics engineering; Master’s degree preferred
• Professional Engineer (PE) strongly preferred
• 7+ years of relevant experience including physical layout and substation design
• Utility project experience with NEC and NESC knowledge required
• Ability to work in a team and manage multiple projects

Responsibilities

• Analyze, evaluate, and create new designs and drawings; revise existing designs and drawings
• Develop substation single line diagrams, facility studies, and equipment plans
• Prioritize work and manage multiple projects under budget and time constraints
• Provide design reviews and mentorship to junior staff
• Meet with clients and conduct walk-downs as needed

Skills

Substation design

Electrical engineering

Microstation

AutoCAD

NEC/NESC knowledge

Team collaboration

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Master's in Electrical Power Engineering

Tools

Microstation

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Title:SeniorSubstation Engineer (Physical)

Location:Elkridge, MD

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Alpha 3 is seeking a Senior Physical Substation Engineer. This is a full-time position with a hybrid work schedule. Three days per week (typically Tuesday-Thursday) are expected to be in the office and two days per week from home. Preferred office location Elkridge, MD. Other locations may be available, depending on the candidate’s qualifications.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze, evaluate, and create new designs and drawings; revise existing designs and drawings
• Work in an integrated project team environment with Designers and Engineers to develop substation single line diagrams, facility studies, general arrangement, equipment plans and sections, foundation plans, grounding and conduit plans, equipment connection details, control building plans and sections.
• Prioritize work and manage multiple projects under budget and time constraints.
• Provide design review, constructive feedback and mentorship
• Meet with clients and conduct walk downs as needed

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Undergraduate degree in electrical/electronics engineering or a closely related field; Master's degree in electrical power engineering preferred
• PE strongly preferred
• 7+ yearsof relevant experience, inclusive of physical layout and substation design
• Utility project experience with strong knowledge of electrical codes including NEC and NESC is required
• Knowledge of Microstation and/or AutoCAD
• Ability to work on a team and on multiple projects
• Ability to understand and incorporate comments and feedback
• Ability to provide design reviews
• Ability to adapt to various client standards and procedures
• Personal time management skills and ability to adhere to deadlines
• Attention to detail and pride in work product quality
• Ability and willingness to support and mentor more junior team members

Salary will be determined based on the qualifications and experience of the applicant.

Available benefits include:

• Health/Dental/Vision (75% of premiums company-paid)
• 401(k) (5% company match)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 20 Paid-time-off days

Alpha 3 is focused on delivering management and technical services to companies that own, operate, or develop infrastructure assets, particularly in the energy industry. We deliver services including: Business Administration, Business Consulting, Commissioning Support, Construction Management, Engineering & Design, Operations Management, Project Controls, Project Management, and Training.

Alpha 3 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.