Substation Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Electrical Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer in Madison, Wisconsin. Responsibilities include the design of substations, assisting in project management, and coordinating with various engineering disciplines. Applicants should have a degree in Electrical Engineering, 6+ years of relevant experience, and strong communication skills. The position offers competitive salary commensurate with experience, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, retirement plans, and continued professional education reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 6+ years’ project and design engineering experience, or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
• PE license is preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of power engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Conceptual, preliminary and final detailed design of new and upgraded substations.
• Coordination of specialized tasks with subject-matter experts.
• Assist Project Manager in planning and execution of projects.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong organization and planning skills

Ability to work in a team environment

Commitment to quality and accuracy

Basic project management execution skills

Education

Bachelor of Science or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

ECI has immediate openings for Project Engineers in the office locations identified above. 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. A Project Engineer assists the Project Manager in the planning and execution of best‑in‑class projects, including client and stakeholder coordination, training and mentoring of design staff, project quality assurance, and oversight of design engineers, designers, drafters and support staff. Project Engineers coordinate the completion of specialized tasks 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), Transmission & Distribution Engineering, Environmental Planning, Surveying, Lands/Right‑of‑Way, and Project Management/Controls.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor of Science or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, 6+ years’ project and design engineering experience, or an acceptable combination of education and 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 PE license is preferred. The successful applicant must have an advanced knowledge of power engineering principals, be expert regarding applicable codes, standards and design tools, possess basic project management execution skills, and have the ability to oversee and direct design personnel on a project team. Experience in utility or merchant power industry is a plus. The successful applicant may be subject to client‑mandated drug and background checking.

Salary and Benefits

Salary commensurate with experience and education.

• 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

Occasional travel/driving is required; therefore, the successful applicant will be subject to ECI’s auto insurance carrier requirements. Applicants must not require immigration sponsorship now or in the future.