Senior Substation P&C Engineer - Transmission & Distribution (Mid Atlantic Region)

Burns & McDonnell; Richmond (VA); Presencial; USD 160.000 - 250.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

ESOP

401(k) retirement program

Insurance

Descripción de la vacante

Strong preference for SCADA and communications experience; mentoring engineers, supporting procurement and field verifications, and developing client relationships are key parts of the role.

Formación

• ABET-accredited Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 7 years of substation experience including protection and control design.
• Or ABET-accredited Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology with FE exam and 7 years of substation experience including protection and control design.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Lead protection and control design from concept through completion, including relaying one-line and three-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, panel layouts and wiring diagrams, cable schedules, and SCADA and communications.
• Lead the development of substation calculations, including AC station service, DC systems and battery sizing, voltage drop, and cable sizing.
• Lead the preparation of design sketches, cost estimates, equipment specifications, bills of material, and other required deliverables.
• Apply advanced knowledge of IEEE, NESC, and other industry standards, guides, and specifications.
• Apply a working knowledge of substation physical design to coordinate interfaces between disciplines and guide the physical team.
• Mentor engineers across the team, reviewing their work and building bench strength.

Conocimientos

SCADA

Communications

Leadership

Project planning

Educación

ABET-accredited Electrical Eng. BS

ABET-accredited Electrical Eng. Tech BS with FE exam

Herramientas

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Bluebeam Revu

Excel

Teams

ProjectWise/SharePoint

Descripción del empleo

Description

The Senior Substation P&C Engineer will lead the preparation of protection and control design deliverables for new and modified high-voltage (13kV to 765kV) electrical power substation projects. The Senior Substation P&C Engineer will work with the project team through the design and construction process, adapting engineering plans according to budget constraints, design factors, or client needs.

We are especially looking for experience with SCADA and communications.

Responsibilities include:

• Leads substation protection and control design from concept through completion, including, but not limited to, relaying one-line and three-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, panel layouts and wiring diagrams, cable schedules, and SCADA and communications.

• Leads the development of substation calculations, including, but not limited to, AC station service, DC systems and battery sizing, voltage drop, and cable sizing.

• Leads the preparation of design sketches, cost estimates, equipment specifications, bills of material, and other required deliverables.

• Applies advanced knowledge of IEEE, NESC, and other industry and utility standards, guides, and specifications.

• Applies a working knowledge of substation physical design to coordinate interfaces between disciplines and guide the physical team where needed.

• Mentors and develops engineers across the team, guiding their technical growth, reviewing their work, and building the team’s bench strength.

• Leads field inspections and the execution of complex assignments, developing new or improved processes, equipment, and methods.

• Manages schedule and budget for the deliverables under supervision and leads resolution of project issues.

• Works with the project team to follow internal QA/QC guidelines, including design quality reviews, to impress clients with high-quality deliverables.

• Identify recurring design and process refinement opportunities, determine root causes, and implement actions to optimize workflow.

• Develops relationships with key client points of contact and leads the preparation of proposals, including schedule and budget estimates.

• Performs other duties as assigned and complies with all policies and standards.

• Lead site walkdowns and field verifications, validating existing conditions, identifying design constraints, and incorporating field findings into deliverables.

• Provide technical support during procurement and construction, including review of vendor drawings, and submittals, responses to RFIs, and resolution of field conflicts.

Strongly preferred

• Experience with SCADA and communications.

• Proficient in.

• Scoping/Development/Early Design.

• Relay One-Line/Three-Line Diagrams & Schematics.

• Relay Wiring.

• Calculations & Studies.

• Protective Relaying in Various Applications/Zones.

• Brownfield Substation Design.

• Greenfield Substation Design.

Familiar with

• Major Equipment

• Software

• Proficiency in MicroStation.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD.

• Proficiency in Bluebeam Revu.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Teams.

• Proficiency in ProjectWise or SharePoint.

What you’ll gain

Leadership of complex substation projects up to 765kV for various utility-scale and other clients, in a collaborative environment where everyone is driven and excited by helping each other succeed. Opportunities to expand your expertise in new skill areas, improve the skill set of engineers across your team through mentorship, and build visibility with key client relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program and 7 years of substation project-related experience, including protection and control design; consulting experience preferred.

• Or, Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or related degree from an ABET-accredited program and successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 7 years of substation project or related experience, including protection and control design; consulting experience preferred.

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Proficient computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Demonstrated critical thinking skills.

• Desire to work in a collaborative team environment.

• Demonstrated leadership skills.

• Must be capable of applying diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices to broad areas of assignments.

• Must be capable of devising new approaches to problems encountered.

• Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.

Compensation

$160,000.00-250,000.00 Yearly

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program.

For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job

Engineering

Primary Location

US-VA-Richmond

Other Locations

US-MD-Baltimore, US-DC-Washington, US-NC-Raleigh

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time