Electrical Engineer - Substations

NOVEC; Gainesville (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Educational assistance

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

A regional electric cooperative in Gainesville, Virginia is seeking a Substation Engineer to join their Engineering team. The role involves developing construction drawings, performing engineering studies, and enhancing electrical systems. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and ideally three years of relevant experience. A hybrid work schedule and relocation assistance are offered, along with excellent benefits including competitive pay, health care, and educational assistance.

Qualifications

• Three years of substation engineering experience.
• NCEES EIT certification or Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Ability to produce accurate construction drawings.

Responsibilities

• Develop substation construction drawings using CAD software.
• Analyze power outages and prepare improvement recommendations.
• Coordinate design and construction activities for substations.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Knowledge of power engineering principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Computer-aided design software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Energize your future by joining our team at Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC)! NOVEC's mission is to create value for its members, employees and communities by providing safe, reliable electricity and quality products at competitive prices.

NOVEC is a locally owned electric distribution system headquartered in Manassas, VA. NOVEC provides reliable electric service to more than 180,000 homes and businesses in Clarke, Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun, Prince William and Stafford counties, the City of Manassas Park, and the Town of Clifton. NOVEC's service reliability is the best in the region with a 99.99% average system reliability.

As a leader on the high-tech frontier, NOVEC is using proven, cost-effective technology to improve productivity and reliability, reduce expenses, and increase cybersecurity – a national priority. Today’s technology includes what the industry calls "smart grid", as well as fiber optics, and mobile workforce.

We are seeking a Substation Engineer to join the Engineering team at our office in Gainesville, Virginia!

The selected candidate will be eligible to work a hybrid work schedule after successfully completing an on-site introductory period of up to 4 months.

Relocation assistance is available for the successful eligible candidate.

NOVEC is unable to provide work authorization or sponsorship for this position.

Conducts engineering and operational studies and provides recommendations to provide safe, reliable, and economical substation plans and designs according to established cooperative guidelines. Independently evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques and procedures while using judgment when making adaptations and modifications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops accurate and economical substation construction drawings using computer-aided design software.
• Develops requirements for the protection of facilities by preparing specifications for protective equipment, coordination studies, and switching orders as required by systems additions.
• Assists other members of the department in the analysis of the electrical and telecommunication systems using computerized engineering models and business databases to design improvements and additions to the electrical system based on cost-benefit ratio.
• Analyzes power outages and other electrical system disturbances using information obtained from SCADA reports, protective device operation readings, and field inspections to prepare recommendations for system improvement.
• Reviews new and upgraded substation construction drawings to ensure accuracy and compliance with RUS specifications, National Electrical Safety Code Standards, local ordinances, NOVEC policies, NOVEC construction specifications, and S&T Department guidelines.
• Reviews construction projects to ensure compliance with RUS specifications, National Electrical Safety Code Standards, local ordinances, NOVEC policies, and S&T Department guidelines.
• Prepare and implement short and long-range work plans.
• Determines material specifications and selections and monitors construction and field engineering activities to ensure adherence to work plan schedules for system improvements.
• Coordinates the design, construction, and testing activities for additions and improvements to the substation system.
• Provides support to System Operations Department as outlined in the Cooperative's Service Restoration Plan.
• Works continually towards self-development to stay current on substation design and operation and electrical engineering procedures and practices.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

The ideal candidate meets the below qualifications. Candidates with directly related experience who may not meet all of the criteria below are also welcome to apply.

The selected candidate will be placed into the appropriate level position (Engineer II, III, IV) based on education, experience, certifications, and licensure.

• Three (3) years of substation engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering field from an accredited institution is required. A Master's degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred.
• NCEES EIT certification or Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated ability to function independently in a multi-task environment, as well as part of a team.
• Demonstrated knowledge of all company policies and procedures as well as all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and mathematical skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with general computer operation and Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with all levels within the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate and meet rapidly changing customer and business needs by quickly refocusing and realigning strategic and operational direction.
• Demonstrated ability to design economical and practical system improvements; and operating and maintenance programs.
• Demonstrated ability to create substation construction drawings using computer-aided design software.
• Demonstrated knowledge of system protection and control.
• Demonstrated knowledge of power engineering principles and theories.
• Demonstrated ability to carry out delegated work with minimum or no supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to apply project management skills to construction projects.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive pay
• Premier health benefits, including an onsite wellness center
• Survivor and Disability benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% base salary match and an additional match of your contribution at a rate of 50% up to the first 12%
• Life insurance
• Vacation, Sick and Holiday Leave
• Educational Assistance
• Annual Company Events

NOVEC is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify. We are unable to provide sponsorship for this position.