Substation Design Engineer

Electrical Consultants, Inc.; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 88,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k), profit sharing and employee$-

Job summary

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) in Augusta, ME is seeking a substation design engineer to advance the conceptual, preliminary, and final detailed design of new, upgraded, and expanded substations. You will support energization and deliver electrical drawings, design studies, calculations, and specifications under supervision.

The ideal candidate holds a B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering with 2+ years of design experience, strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills, and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 2+ years of design engineering experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organization and planning skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Commitment to quality and accuracy.
• Willingness to progress towards PE licensure encouraged.
• Occasional travel/driving may be required; compliance with auto insurance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design of new, upgraded, and expanded substations from conceptual to final detailed design.
• Develop and deliver electrical drawings, design studies, calculations, and specifications.
• Coordinate and supervise designers, drafters, and support staff; ensure quality control and oversight.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Teamwork

Quality emphasis

Education

Electrical Engineering (B.S. or M.S.)

Job description

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) is a leading power engineering consultant firm that provides engineering, system planning and studies, technical consultation, project management, surveying, environmental planning, commissioning/testing and construction services to electric utilities, energy developers and industrials throughout the U.S. Our experience includes system voltages from 4.16 kV through 765 kV.

ECI has an immediate opening for a substation design engineer in Augusta, ME. Responsibilities include the conceptual, preliminary, and final detailed design of new, upgraded, and expanded substations, and support through energization. Engineering responsibilities include the development and delivery of electrical drawings, design studies, calculations, and specifications. Under the oversight and mentorship of a project engineer, design engineers assist in the execution of best-in-class projects, including coordination, quality control and oversight of designers, drafters, and support staff.

MinimumRequirements:

Bachelor of Science or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering required, 2+ years of design engineering experience;excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong organization and planning skills;ability to work in a team environment; commitment to quality and accuracy; and a willingness to meet fast-paced project schedules. A commitment toprogress towards PE licensure is encouraged. The successful applicant must have fundamental knowledge of power engineering principals and applicable codes and standards. The successful applicant may be subject to client-mandated drug and background checking. Occasional travel/driving is required; therefore, thesuccessful applicant will be subject to ECI's auto insurance carrier requirements.Applicants must not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status) now or in the future.

Compensation Range: $88,000 - $116,000 Annually

Salary commensurate with experience and education. Benefits include the following:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k), profit sharing and employee stock ownership plan
• Paid vacation, personal days and holidays
• Continued professional education reimbursement

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) employs over 850 engineers, designers, project managers, surveyors, ROW agents, environmental planners, construction professionals and support staff in 37 offices across the U.S. The firm has more than 40 years of experience in the planning, engineering, and construction of a wide range of power delivery projects including substations, transmission lines, distribution systems, communication systems and industrial facilities.

An Equal Opportunity Employer