Substation Engineer

Valdes Architecture & Engineering; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Valdes Architecture & Engineering in Lombard, IL seeks a seasoned Substation Engineer with hands-on experience in single lines, site plans, electrical plans, grounding, and equipment specifications. The role involves interfacing with client representatives and other discipline engineers, and may require on-site visits to exchange information.

Responsibilities include preparing design packages (one-line diagrams, site plans, electrical plans), coordinating with multiple designers, performing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering required.
• Minimum 3+ years in substation design with client interaction.
• US work authorization required now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff and mentor junior engineers to complete packages on time and within budget.
• Prepare design packages: one-line diagrams, site plans, electrical plans and sections.
• Coordinate with multiple designers and client reps to develop project drawings.
• On-site coordination with client representatives and other disciplines.
• Coordinate physical design for high voltage substations and protection/controls.
• Perform AC and DC load calculations; develop material lists.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Communication skills

Substation design

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SKM electrical modeling software

Job description

• Physical design

Seasoned Substation Engineer with experience in single lines, site plans, electrical plans/sections, grounding, and equipment specifications. Knowledge of transformers, circuit breakers, disconnect switches, arresters, potential & current transformers, and control houses. This individual interfaces with client engineering representatives and other discipline engineers within the Valdes A&E organization.May visit job site as required for exchange of information.

Responsibilities

• Solid Knowledge within the Electrical Engineering discipline with the capability and the initiative to perform the following tasks while supervising and mentoring junior staff members Assist staff with ensuring that engineering packages are completed on time and within budget
• Ability to prepare design packages consisting of one-line diagram, site plan, electrical plans & sections, conduit plans/details, grounding plan/details, and bills of materials
• Maintain positive business relationships with key client’s contacts throughout the project lifecycle
• Coordinate engineering details/drafting with multiple department designers to develop project drawings
• On-site coordination with client engineering representatives and other discipline engineers
• Coordinate physical design for high voltage substations
• AC and DC load calculations
• Familiarity with protection and controls design
• Cable routing design
• Utility interface design

Substation Duties

• Physical design
• Equipment selection and specifications
• Bills of materials
• Site plan, plans/sections, conduit, and grounding
• Coordinate with other design disciplines
• Control building and panel hardware specifications
• Development of sequence of construction identifying pre-outage work

Technical Competencies

• Ability to communicate complicated issues in a simple manner
• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple priorities simultaneously
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledgeable in SKM electrical modeling software

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
• 3+ years of experience working in substation design
• Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
• Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future

$85,000 - $125,000 a year

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