Substation Electrical Engineer

POWER Engineers; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Substation Electrical Engineer to join their dynamic team in Richmond, Virginia. This role offers the opportunity to work on innovative substation designs while collaborating with talented professionals in a hybrid work environment. You will be responsible for managing project schedules, budgets, and quality, as well as mentoring junior engineers. With a commitment to professional development and a comprehensive benefits package, this firm fosters a positive work culture where your contributions will make a significant impact in the energy sector.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid Holidays

Vacation/Paid Sick Leave

Voluntary Life Insurance

401K

Telehealth benefits

Maternity and Paternity Leave

New Dads and Moms Benefit

Fertility Benefits

Gender-affirming care

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in substation design and IEEE/ANSI standards.
• Ability to manage multiple substation projects concurrently.
• Strong command of the English language with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project schedules and budgets for substation projects.
• Perform detailed design of medium to extra high voltage substations.
• Support mentorship and training of team members.

Skills

Substation Design

Electrical Engineering

Project Management

Microsoft Office Suite

Communication Skills

Education

BSEE or BSEET

Professional Engineering (PE) license

Tools

MicroStation

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Job Summary

POWER Engineers, a member of WSP, is seeking a skilled Substation Electrical Engineer to support engineering activities for electrical substations. This position, classified as Electrical Engineer II or III, will collaborate with our substation design teams within the Power Delivery Substation Department in our Richmond, Virginia office. A hybrid or in-office work environment is preferred; a fully remote role may be considered for candidates with the right experience and proven ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Support AL/DM with the management of relationships with alliance clients
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and quality of assigned projects
• Perform and direct others in the detailed design of medium to extra high voltage substations including, but not limited to:
  • One-line diagrams
  • Schematics
  • Wiring diagrams
  • SCADA
  • Communications
  • Station physical layouts
  • Sections/Elevations
  • Cable and conduit plans and details
  • Ground grid design and details
  • Foundation plans and details
  • Structural plans and details
  • Control enclosure design and details
  • Lightning protection plans
  • Yard lighting plans
  • Bills of Materials
• Inter-discipline coordination activities
• Specify and select substation equipment
• Contribute to substation equipment specifications
• Construction support
• Facility studies
• Site visits
• Perform QA/QC for deliverables to clients
• Support Project Manager and Project Engineer with project reporting needs
• Support proposal development
• Support the mentorship and training of other team members
• Understand and adhere to client standards and processes while working individually or within a team to complete complex and technically challenging designs
• Occasional travel

Required Education/Experience

• Ability to function as a Substation Electrical Engineer for the Richmond location of our Substation Business Unit
• BSEE (BS Electrical Engineering), BSEET (BS Electrical Engineering Technology) degree, or equivalent technical education
• 3+ years of experience in substation design
• Experience in 15kV through 230kV substation design and IEEE/ANSI standards
• Experience filling the role of electrical engineer for several substation projects occurring concurrently
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, with an emphasis on Excel and Word
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, tracking and organizing many tasks of varying importance and size
• Proven ability and desire to mentor and help others
• Strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills
• Legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship

Desired Education/Experience

• 5+ years of experience in substation design
• Experience in 230kV through 500kV substation design and IEEE/ANSI standards
• Professional Engineering (PE) license
• Experience managing people on a project team
• Experience with MicroStation (V8 or newer)

POWER Engineers, a member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. We create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and clients across various sectors. Join us to discover opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and tackle challenging projects.

Our compensation package includes competitive salary, professional development, and a full benefits package:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation/Paid Sick Leave
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401K
• Telehealth benefits
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• New Dads and Moms Benefit
• Fertility Benefits
• Gender-affirming care

We are a fun engineering firm committed to doing good, having fun, and building success.

Salary is DOE.

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.