Substation Engineer

Allied Staff Augmentation Partners, Inc. ( ASAP, Inc. ); Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 55,104 - 72,089; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing and consulting firm is seeking a Mid-Senior level engineer to support new generation projects in Richmond, VA. The role involves reviewing design packages, responding to RFIs, and supporting projects from design through energization. Ideal candidates will have 2-5+ years of engineering experience, preferably in power systems, and possess strong analytical and project management skills. The position offers a competitive pay range of $40.00/hr - $52.33/hr with a hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications

• 2-5+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Ability to interpret codes, regulations and practices.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Review design packages for generation projects.
• Respond to RFIs from contractors.
• Support projects from design through construction.

Skills

Engineering experience

Engineering theories and principles knowledge

Power system modeling

Technical writing

Analytical thinking

Project management skills

Education

Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

PSSE

Job description

This posting is for new generation projects. The successful candidate will be located in the Richmond, VA area and work a hybrid schedule (2 days remote and 3 days in the office) out of Dominion\'s Richmond, VA office. While this is initially a contract position, this position will have the potential to become a direct hire.

Base pay range

$40.00/hr - $52.33/hr

Overview

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Responsibilities

• Review design packages for substation and high voltage generation tie-line projects associated with new solar and BESS generation projects
• Review and provide resolution to third party Owner\'s Engineer\'s comments
• Respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) from substation/generation tie-line contractor
• Support projects starting at the design phase and through construction to energization
• Review equipment submittals and commissioning documentation
• Interface with other departments or groups such as Business Development, Project Management, Construction, Supply Chain, Real Estate, and Operations
• Make occasional day trips to sites in Virginia to help resolve construction related engineering issues

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

• 2-5+ years of relevant engineering experience
• Full knowledge of engineering theories and principles
• Knowledge of and experience in power system modeling and electrical engineering principles
• Skilled in use of advanced techniques and extension of theories, precepts and practices of substation design (or related sciences and disciplines)
• Strong oral and written communication skills (includes technical writing)
• Ability to think analytically and solve complex problems
• Ability to interpret codes, regulations and practices
• Equally effective working independently or in team environment
• Ability to process information quickly and effectively manage multiple tasks
• Strong planning, organizational and project management skills

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

• Working knowledge of PJM and NERC policies and procedures
• Experience with ETAP and PSSE is preferred
• Experience with relays and control systems
• An understanding of substation and transmission line engineering is preferred

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Virginia or North Carolina Professional Engineer License is preferred but not required.

Education Requirements

Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design, Strategy/Planning, and Consulting

Industries

• Utilities
• Services for Renewable Energy
• Electric Power Generation