Staff Electrical Engineer - Substation

SolveNow Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting engineering firm in Arizona is looking for a Staff Electrical Engineer to lead projects in substation design. Responsibilities include performing physical design facets, overseeing quality reviews, and preparing specifications. Candidates should have a relevant Bachelor's degree, 3 years in electrical engineering, and strong skills in AutoCAD and MicroStation. Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program required.
• 3+ years of electrical engineering consulting experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge in engineering techniques and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of professionals to ensure project success.
• Perform facets of substation design including layout and control design.
• Prepare equipment specifications and conduct field inspections.

Skills

Electrical engineering experience

AutoCAD proficiency

MicroStation proficiency

2D and 3D rendering skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master Degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor Degree in Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

About the job Staff Electrical Engineer - Substation

Opportunities may include, but not limited to:

• 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 Degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program. and 3 years of electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred.
• Bachelor Degree in Electrical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. and 3 years of electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred.
• Master Degree in Electrical Engineering and 2 years of electrical engineering experience, consulting 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 environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• 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.
• Engineers in Training-EIT Certification Preferred