Substation Electrical Engineer

The Caler Group; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Student loan assistance

Child care support

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Substation Electrical Engineering Specialist to lead design teams for complex electrical systems. The role involves overseeing design assignments, performing power system studies, and collaborating with clients to meet project requirements. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and extensive experience in electrical engineering, particularly in high voltage substations.

Qualifications

• 12 years of related experience required.
• Equivalent additional experience will be considered in lieu of a college degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams to create complex designs of electrical systems.
• Perform studies and calculations for electrical systems.
• Ensure designs align with specifications and regulations.

Skills

CADD 3D and 4D software

Design calculations

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Knowledge of regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Base pay range

$140,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

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Substation Electrical Engineering Specialist:

Responsible for leading teams to create moderately to highly complex designs of electric master system plans, power system, protection and generation models, facility power systems, sustainability/renewable energy systems, and other similar electrical systems of moderate to high complexity to meet client project requirements.

• Oversees a variety of electrical design assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques including drawing sequence and presentation, sizing various system components, and refining rough sketches.
• Performs studies of power systems and electrical calculations for electrical systems, lighting simulations, lighting layouts, communications, fire alarm, security and other similar calculations.
• Ensures that firm policies and practices are followed on all designs.
• Performs site reviews and studies, as needed, to ensure designs are aligned with location specifications.
• Contributes to firm's TKM by developing white papers and technical design documentation of new or special case designs, studies, etc.
• Submits technical papers and designs for publishing to technical journals.
• Collaborates with sales staff to create proposals in response to current and potential client requests for proposal (RFPs).
• Reviews draft proposals for adherence to firm, industry, state, local and federal regulations and best practices.
• Meets with current and potential future clients to review their current and future design needs.
• Attends conferences, symposia, etc. to improve the visibility of the firm's products and services in collaboration with applicable sales staff.
• Provides technical guidance and training to more junior staff. Mentors more junior staff and develops them for future growth within the discipline and firm.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree. 12 years of related experience.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a college degree. Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Responsible for Substation engineering including detailed design for high voltage substation projects through 345kV including:
• • Relay Schematics and wiring diagrams
• • Equipment specifications and selection
• • Hardware specifications and selection, including SCADA/RTU components
• • Knowledge of NESC & NEC

Skills and Abilities

• Expert knowledge of computer assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices.
• Excellent knowledge of design, calculations and design systems.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft business software (excel, word, etc.).
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills with the ability to engage clients and convey complex concepts in an understandable manner.
• Ability to work effectively across all levels in a highly dynamic environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Expert knowledge of federal, state and local regulations.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering, Project Management, and Strategy/Planning

• Industries

  Engineering Services, Electric Power Generation, and Air, Water, and Waste Program Management

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Medical insurance

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401(k)

Pension plan

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Student loan assistance

Child care support

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

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