Substation Civil Engineer PE

ThinkingAhead; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Electrical Engineer with at least 5 years of experience in designing high voltage substations. Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and a PE license, along with strong communication skills and proficiency in structural design software. This remote opportunity is available to residents in TX, AZ, OK, and NM, requiring occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience designing high voltage electrical substations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Experience with structural design software is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Designs and interprets drawings for substation structures and equipment.
• Ensures compliance with customer specifications and design codes.
• Travels occasionally for project meetings and job site visits.

Skills

Structural design

Team collaboration

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

PE License

Tools

SAP2000

Risa3D

MFAD

LPile

Risa Foundation

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

- Designs and interprets drawings for the following: substation structures, foundations, overhead lines, lightning protection systems, aluminum bus systems, underground pipe networks, and grading

- Reviews drawings for substation equipment, vendor supplied equipment and customer standards.

- Ensures compliance with customer specifications and design codes.

- Problem solves issues related to design, construction, and compliance.

- Answers technical questions posed by construction managers, field staff, customers, and their representatives.

- Recognizes and recommend methods to improve every customer’s experience.

- Travels occasionally to both customer offices for project meetings and to job sites for construction visits.

EXPECTATIONS:

- Performs quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.

- Interacts professionally with other employees and customers.

- Works effectively as a team contributor on all assigned projects.

- Demonstrates integrity and ethics in all client relationships and communications.

- Communicates regularly with project teams regarding designs, concerns, studies, or tests

- Participates in continued education and training

- Occasional overnight travel to active job sites

- Must have clean driving record as use of company vehicles is a requirement of position

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

- Minimum 5 years of experience designing high voltage electrical substations or industrial structures and foundations

- Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Civil Engineering is required

- PE is required

- Strong background in structural design software (SAP2000 and Risa3D), shallow and deep foundation design software (MFAD, LPile, Dimensional Solutions, and Risa Foundation), Microsoft Word, and Excel required

- Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.

Remote applicants are considered for TX, AZ, OK, and NM residents.

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