Substation Design Engineer

Electrical Consultants, Inc.; Cumberland (ME); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) and profit sharing

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) is seeking a design engineer in the United States, Maine, Cumberland, for power engineering projects. The role involves designing substations and supporting project execution with a commitment to quality.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of design engineering experience with a degree in Electrical Engineering. ECI offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of design engineering experience.
• Fundamental knowledge of power engineering principles.
• Commitment to progress toward PE licensure encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design of substations.
• Coordinate with subject matter experts for project execution.
• Assist in project quality control and oversight.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Design Engineering

Communication Skills

Organization

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Science or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

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 design engineer. Responsibilities include the conceptual, preliminary and final detailed design of new, upgraded and expanded substations, including material procurement, construction and commissioning/startup support through energization. Engineering responsibilities include the development and delivery of physical, electrical, civil and communication design studies, calculations, drawings, exhibits 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. Completion of specialized tasks is coordinated with ECI’s subject matter expert discipline groups such as Distribution Studies, Transmission Studies, Grounding Studies, Protection (relay coordination and settings), Civil Engineering, Communication (SCADA Integration) and Transmission & Distribution Engineering.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor of Science or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering required, 5+ 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 to progress toward 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, the successful 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.

Salary and Benefits

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

Company Profile

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

An Equal Opportunity Employer