Substation Engineer-P&C (Entry Level Electrical Engineer)

Davita Inc.; West Henrietta (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks an entry-level Substation Engineer to join their dynamic team in New York. This role involves designing protection and control systems for utility-scale projects and providing technical support. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant electrical engineering degree and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Familiar with codes and standards (IEEE, ANSI, NESC).
• Effective verbal communication and technical writing skills.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design protection and control for utility-scale substations.
• Prepare reports, specifications, and drawing packages.
• Support project managers with professional and technical advice.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Engineering judgment

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Substation Engineer-P&C (Entry Level Electrical Engineer)

Job Locations

US-TX-San Antonio | US-TX-San Antonio | US-PA-Lansdale | US-NY-West Henrietta

ID

2025-6825

Category

Substation

2nd Category

Electrical Engineering

Position Type

Regular

Division

Power

Overview

Substation Graduate Engineer - P&C

Lansdale, PA - Rochester, NY - Lake Mary, FL or San Antonio, TX

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Electrical Engineer to join our Substation Engineering team. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

Duties and Responsibilities

* Responsible for protection and control design for utility-scale substations for power delivery, solar, and wind applications.
* Prepares reports, specifications, and drawing packages.
* Review and approves project submittals, and RFIs and support field activities during construction.
* Provide professional and technical support to multiple Westwood projects.
* Day-to-day support and input to internal and external Project Managers.

Required Skills

* Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited college.

Required Experience

* Familiar with applicable codes and standards (IEEE, ANSI, NESC).
* Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.) a must.

* Effective verbal communication and technical writing skills.
* Ability to pay close attention to detail and check the quality of own and others' work.
* Ability to use sound engineering judgment.
* Ability to manage time and workload effectively, which includes planning, organizing, and prioritizing with attention to details.
* Minimal travel possible.

Preferred Experience

* 1-2 years of relevant experience

* EIT/FE certification or the ability to obtain certification within one year is preferred.

* Experience developing one lines, three lines, AC schematics, DC schematics, alarm schematics, communication schematics, wiring diagrams, and associated cable schedule preferred.
* Experience completing AC and DC load, voltage drop, and conduit fill calculations preferred.
* Experience developing equipment and construction specifications a plus.

* AutoCAD and MicroStation drafting experience a plus.

About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)

Westwood Professional Services Inc. (Westwood) was established in 1972 and has since become a leader in many markets it serves. Westwood is a full-service, multi-discipline professional engineering firm that serves wind, solar, battery storage, EV, power delivery, residential and commercial development, and public infrastructure clients and their projects from over 25 offices across the U.S.

In 2023, Zweig Group ranked Westwood nationally at #12 and #30, respectively on its Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work for lists. Zweig also awarded Westwood two national 2nd place awards for Marketing Excellence. Westwood was recently recognized as #79 in the ENR Top 500 Firms in 2023. The firm consistently ranks on industry top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement on award-winning projects nationwide.

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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