Staff Electrical Engineer - Substation

SolveNow Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer specialized in Substation design in Fort Worth, Texas. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering and proven experience in substation design, including physical and control design facets. Responsibilities include leading teams, preparing specifications, and ensuring project success. The position requires excellent communication skills and proficiency in engineering software like AutoCAD and MicroStation. Join an innovative firm dedicated to overcoming complex engineering challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical ABET accredited program strongly preferred.
• 3 years of related electrical engineering experience required.
• Strong knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct substation physical design and develop specifications.
• Oversee quality review of substation designs.
• Lead multi-discipline teams to ensure project success.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Communication skills

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

About the job Staff Electrical Engineer - Substation

Description

• Thinking creatively to address the complex challenges faced by the largest utilities in North America.
• Performing facets of substation physical design including yard layout plans, sections and details; grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, interior and exterior raceways, auxiliary AC/DC power systems, and associated bills of material.
• Performing facets of substation protection and control design including panel arrangements, one lines/single lines, three lines, AC schematics, DC schematics, equipment wiring and relay panel wiring.
• Performing or overseeing quality review of above facets of substation design
• Preparing equipment specifications.
• Performing field inspections and compliance documentation.
• Leading a team of single- or multi-discipline professionals to ensure project success.
• Presenting designs and proposals to clients, permitting authorities, public interest groups, etc.
• Corresponding and/or meeting with clients, contractors, and vendors.
• Participating in project proposal efforts.
• Advancing into leadership roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical ABET accredited program.
• Or Bachelor of Science in Electrical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
• Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering may be substituted for 1 year experience.
• 3 years of electrical engineering experience,>Successful completion (i.e.passing) FE or EIT preferred.
• Strong knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving.
• Proficient in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Strong computer skills include AutoCAD, MicroStation, 2D and 3D rendering programs and other analysis programs.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.