Sr. Manager-Substation Design Engineer

EDG Inc; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

EDG Inc. in Metairie, LA, is seeking a Sr. Manager-Substation Design Engineer to lead the detailed design of substations for electric utilities, contractors, and developers.

You will oversee technical work from concept through design completion. The role requires extensive knowledge of power transmission, protective relays, grounding, and IEEE/NERC standards, with strong leadership and collaboration skills to drive project success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• Five (5) years of electrical engineering experience in power transmission and distribution.
• Experience with infrastructure planning and construction management.
• Ability to coordinate with regulators and understand requirements.
• Knowledge of electrical engineering principles, codes, and permitting requirements.
• Experience with discipline-specific design software (CADD, Aspen, CAPE, ETAP) and AutoCAD Electrical.

Responsibilities

• Develop substation layouts, single/three-line diagrams, and grounding design.
• Analyze data for procurement packages, IFR/IRC design, and IEEE/NERC compliance.
• Review third-party designs and project plans.
• Prepare calculations for loads, voltages, and protection schemes.
• Collaborate with engineers and regulatory staff on multi-site projects.
• Create reports and visualizations to support design decisions.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Overtime availability

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Engineer In Training Certificate

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

CADD

Aspen

CAPE

ETAP

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

EDG Inc

Sr. Manager-Substation Design Engineer

Job Opening Details

• Industry *Electric Utilities
• Position Substation Design Engineer
• Req Code 3016
• General Location Metairie

Job Summary

The Substation Design Engineer supports the delivery of substation detailed design projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for electric utilities, contractors and developers.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Collect, compile, and analyze data relating to substation components, equipment specifications for procurement package development and pricing, IFR/IRC design and review processes, and IEEE/NESC Standards/NERC regulations for design work.
• Assist in reviewing third-party design documents, procurement lists, and project plans.
• Perform professional electrical engineering work relating to the design of single line, three line, AC/DC schematics, SCADA & DFR connections, wiring diagrams, general arrangement, substation layout and bus arrangement, grounding grid design and lightning protection in conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
• Participate in incorporating future-ready techniques, concept development, operating strategies, and various design requirements with equipment sizing and cabling, AC/DC panel design, and conduit and trenching design strategies that account for the safety and functionality of end-users, systems, and infrastructure.
• Support senior engineers with research and recommendations of fundamental components identified in design requirements, as well as field equipment applications and operations.
• Verify the characteristics of a site, providing technical assistance on various engineering, design, testing maintenance modifications, and construction procedures and issues.
• Develop electrical calculations for loads, equipment sizing, feeder sizing, voltage drop, grounding, lighting circuits and controls, facility and electrical service, and power distribution.
• Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate reports, sketches, calculations, and illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of data, findings, or analyses.
• Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, statistical analysis, and reporting.
• Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team of engineers, planners, scientific, and construction professionals to execute project work, assist with laying out installations, calculating costs and quantities of material/equipment/labor, and ensuring project work conforms with specifications, permit applications, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos.
• Assist with development and scoping of small- to medium-sized projects.
• Contribute to the preparation of technical reports and presentations that explain research and findings to improve, prevent, control, restore, or address design and/or electrical engineering issues or problems.
• Conduct engineering studies and surveys to gain further information on a particular design and construction problem or issue and/or to plan for future needs.
• Assist in the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of data obtained during field investigations, offering input with developing action plans for low to mid-level risk mitigation activities.
• Assist in the preparation and implementation of site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).
• Work collaboratively with other engineers and disciplines on projects with electrical infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, and locally funded improvement and development projects.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

Basic or Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering;
• Five (5) years of relevant post education experience in an electrical engineering capacity designing power transmission and distribution systems in utility or industrial/commercial environments;
• Exposure to operations and project controls experience for purposes of reporting;
• Knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues;
• Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management, including rehabilitation and new design;
• Ability to coordinate with agency regulators and understand requirements;
• Knowledge of relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements;
• Availability and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously;
• Availability and ability to work overtime as needed based on project needs;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with company and client staff at all levels;
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies;
• Experience with discipline-specific design software (i.e., CADD, Aspen, CAPE, ETAP), AutoCADD electrical.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer In Training Certificate
• P.E. license

Working Conditions

• Work is primarily conducted in an office environment (Private or Semi-Private Office) but also requires occasional travel to off-site work locations;
• Field duties require outdoor work in a construction site type atmosphere;
• Interaction with other team members, as well as supervisors and client personnel;
• Working on a construction site or in plant and/or shop areas around production machinery with extreme noise levels;
• Must be able to wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection;
• May be at more than one job site in a day and must be able to tolerate climate changes;
• May be required to travel out of town on a periodic basis.

Physical Requirements (With or without Reasonable Accommodation)

• Must be able to lift and carry twenty (20) pounds;
• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities which permits employee to communicate effectively;
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time;
• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation which permits employee to conduct analysis and investigations;
• Sufficient manual dexterity which permits the employee to perform routine office duties;
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes to perform office duties and travel when necessary to off-site locations.

Drug Free Workplace

EDG Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to a drug-free workplace. Applicants are subject to pre-employment drug screen by urinalysis.

Post-hire, employees are subject to random, periodic, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug testing. In addition to the requirements of EDGs drug free workplace program, employees may be required to sign, acknowledge and comply with drug free workplace policies or programs required by clients.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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