Substation Engineer _ HM

SolveNow Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Phoenix, Arizona is seeking an experienced electrical engineer to contribute to substation projects. The role involves physical and control design, leading a team of professionals, and preparing equipment specifications. Candidates should have a BS in engineering, ideally with FE exam completion, and a minimum of three years of relevant experience. This position offers opportunities for advancement in leadership roles.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of substation electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred.
• Successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with National Electrical Safety Code and IEEE / ANSI Standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform facets of substation physical and control design.
• Lead a project team to ensure success.
• Prepare equipment specifications and conduct field inspections.

Skills

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in engineering

Master of Science in electrical engineering (optional)

Job description

• Thinking creatively to address the complex challenges faced by the largest utilities in North America.
• Performing facets of substation physical design including yard layout plans, sections and details; grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, interior and exterior raceways, auxiliary AC/DC power systems, and associated bills of material.
• Performing facets of substation protection and control design including panel arrangements, one lines/single lines, three lines, AC schematics, DC schematics, equipment wiring and relay panel wiring.
• Performing or overseeing quality review of above facets of substation design
• Preparing equipment specifications.
• Performing field inspections and compliance documentation.
• Leading a team of single- or multi-discipline professionals to ensure project success.
• Presenting designs and proposals to clients, permitting authorities, public interest groups, etc.
• Corresponding and/or meeting with clients, contractors, and vendors.
• Participating in project proposal efforts.
• Advancing into leadership roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in engineering from an ABET accredited program
• Successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam is strongly preferred.
• Three (3) years of substation electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred. Master of Science degree in electrical engineering may be substituted for one (1) year experience.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a dynamic, quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency with National Electrical Safety Code and IEEE / ANSI Standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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