Senior Substation Project Engineer

RPMGlobal; Augusta (ME); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks a Senior Substation Project Engineer in Augusta, ME, to design and manage high voltage substations. The role requires significant experience in utility projects, along with a commitment to client relationship management. Candidates should demonstrate effective communication and project leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineering license or ability to obtain within one year.
• Experience in 15kV through 345kV physical and electrical substation design.
• Strong command of English with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Mentor less experienced staff in substation project execution.
• Manage relationships with local clients and ensure quality procedures.
• Perform detailed design of utility substations including project scheduling.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Education

BSEE or BSME

Professional Engineering License (PE)

Job description

Senior Substation Project Engineer

Job Summary

At POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, we are currently seeking a senior level electrical or mechanical engineer to work as a Substation Project Engineer in the Power Delivery Substation Department in our Augusta office located in Hallowell, Maine. Flexibility is available for a hybrid work environment (employee will need to live within driving distance of the office).

Roles and Responsibilities

• Grow and manage relationships with local clients.
• Mentor less experienced staff in substation project execution.
• Perform and direct others in the detailed design of medium to extra high voltage utility substations including one-line diagrams, three line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, elementary and wiring diagrams, SCADA, communications, conduit and cable sizing/routing, substation physical layouts, selection of substation equipment, writing of substation equipment specifications, proposal development, construction cost estimates, and project scheduling.
• Ensure POWER quality procedures are followed and that the team is resourced in an optimal manner.
• Perform QA/QC for deliverables to clients across multiple offices.
• Manage all schedule, budget, and quality of assigned projects.

Required Education/Experience

• BSEE (BS Electrical Engineering), BSME (BS Mechanical Engineering), BSEET (BS Electrical Engineering Technology) or BSMET (BS Mechanical Engineering Technology) from an accredited university.
• Professional Engineering license (PE) or ability to obtain within one year.
• Experience in 15kV through 345kV physical and electrical substation design, and IEEE/ANSI standards.
• Experience in managing 5 or more people on a project team.
• Experience filling the role of project engineer for several projects occurring concurrently.
• The candidate must have strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills in order to work effectively with internal team members and external client personnel.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship.

Desired Education/Experience

• Ten or more years experience in utility substation design is preferred.
• Experience with and established positive relationships with local clients.
• Experience in 345kV through 500 kV substation design.

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, POWER and WSP’s 73,900 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you’ll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world’s most challenging projects.

At POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.

We are a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

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