Substation Engineer - P&C (DE)

Alpha 3 Consulting; Wilmington (DE); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision (75% premiums)

401(k) 5% match

10 Paid Holidays

20 Paid-time-off days

Job summary

Alpha 3 Consulting seeks a Substation Engineer (P&C) to support high voltage substation projects from concept to detailed design. This full-time role operates on a hybrid schedule with in-office three days a week (Tue–Thu) and two days remote, primarily serving the Wilmington, DE area.

The candidate will work in a team environment, preparing drawings and designs, and coordinating with senior staff to meet project milestones while adhering to client standards and codes.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in electrical/electronics engineering.
• Master's degree in electrical power engineering or at least two years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of electrical substations including familiarity with transformers, breakers, disconnects, buswork and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, evaluate, and create new designs and drawings and revise existing designs and drawings with guidance from senior engineering personnel.
• Produce deliverables including one lines, schematics, layouts, site plans, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, and bills of material.

Skills

Teamwork

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Power Engineering or 2+ years experience

Tools

Microstation

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Title:Substation Engineer (P&C)

Location:Wilmington, DE

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Alpha 3 is seeking a Substation Engineer with education and experience in substation equipment, calculations, and protection and control to support high voltage substation projects from conceptual through detailed design. This is a full-time position with a hybrid work schedule. Three days per week (typically Tuesday-Thursday) are expected to be in the office and two days per week from home. Preferred office location the Wilmington, DE area. Other locations may be available, depending on the candidate’s qualifications.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze, evaluate, and create new designs and drawings and revise existing designs and drawings with guidance from senior engineering personnel, as needed.
• Work in an integrated project team environment and use their knowledge of components, arrangements, and standards to complete deliverables including one lines, schematics, layouts, site plans, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, and bills of material.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Undergraduate degree in electrical/electronics engineering or a closely related field
• Master’s degree in electrical power engineering or at least two years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of electrical substations including familiarity with the physical characteristics, access, connection, and support requirements for transformers, breakers, disconnects, buswork, and associated equipment
• Utility project experience, including, familiarity with protection requirements, protection schemes, and application of digital relays, knowledge of common substation configurations, knowledge of electrical codes including NEC and NESC, knowledge of Microstation and/or AutoCAD
• Ability to work on a team and on multiple projects
• Ability to understand and incorporate comments and feedback
• Ability to adapt to various client standards and procedures
• Personal time management skills and ability to adhere to deadlines
• Attention to detail and pride in work product quality

Salary will be determined based on the qualifications and experience of the applicant.

Available benefits include:

• Health/Dental/Vision (75% of premiums company-paid)
• 401(k) (5% company match)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 20 Paid-time-off days

Alpha 3 is focused on delivering management and technical services to companies that own, operate, or develop infrastructure assets, particularly in the energy industry. We deliver services including: Business Administration, Business Consulting, Commissioning Support, Construction Management, Engineering & Design, Operations Management, Project Controls, Project Management, and Training.

Alpha 3 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.