Substation Engineer II

Trc Companies, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 86,507 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off ranging from 15 to 25 days per year

Minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy seeks an experienced electrical engineer for oversight of substation engineering and consulting services. Responsibilities include creating physical layout designs, managing project cost estimates, and ensuring compliance with safety codes. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with substitution. Benefits include health insurance and a 401(k) plan. Located in Upper Leacock Township, Pennsylvania.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years related experience (completion of master’s degree in related field may be substituted for one year of experience).
• EIT certification strongly preferred.
• Capability of solving difficult problems that require adaptation and modification of standard approaches.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for oversight of substation engineering and consulting services.
• Develop conceptual designs and execution plans.
• Lead coordination of design activities with other departments.

Skills

Excellent written & verbal communication skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Proficiency with National Electrical Safety Code and IEEE / ANSI Standard

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Job description

Overview

Responsible for oversight of substation engineering and consulting services for clients across the US. Main responsibilities include creating physical layout design deliverables. Projects range in size, complexity, and voltage class from small distribution equipment upgrades to large transmission projects.

Responsibilities

• Conceptual designs and execution plans
• Engineering/project cost estimates and schedules
• Physical substation design including yard layouts, plans, sections and details, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, interior and exterior raceways, auxiliary AC/DC power systems, and associated bills of material
• Protection and control design including panel arrangements, one line/single line, three lines, AC schematics, DC elementaries, equipment wiring and relay panel wiring
• Calculations for studies and reports (grounding, lighting protection, AC/DC load studies, etc.)
• Equipment specifications for procurement and/or factory acceptance testing
• Lead coordination of design activities with other departments (Civil/Structural, Networks, Transmission Line, etc.)
• Develop and improve processes, tools and/or technology implementations
• Assist in correspondence with clients or outside personnel
• Provide short term field support during construction
• Other areas of involvement may include relay settings, 3D modeling/design, or industry/professional technical committee involvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from accredited program
• Minimum 2 years related experience (completion of master’s degree in related field may be substituted for one year of experience)
• EIT certification strongly preferred
• Proficiency with National Electrical Safety Code and IEEE / ANSI Standard
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Capability of solving difficult problems that require adaptation and modification of standard approaches, techniques, procedures, and criteria

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• All full‑time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
• TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part‑time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.

These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full time, part time, or temporary). TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.

Compensation

In accordance with local law, the following salary range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition. Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, geographical location, and other compensable factors.

Salary Range: USD $86,507.20 - USD $100,000.00 /Yr.

Employee may be eligible for participation in the Company’s annual Discretionary Bonus Program which is contingent on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance against Key Performance Indicators which vary by year and employee.

Disclaimers

TRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.