Substation Engineer (Remote)

The Nowak Group; St. Louis (MO); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading organization in the electrical utilities sector is seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer to join their substation department. The position involves developing project scopes, reviewing compliance with standards, and leading projects with minimal supervision. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, a PE License, and at least five years of relevant experience in utility engineering, particularly with substations. This remote role offers a competitive salary and potential for bonuses based on project performance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in utilities working with substations.
• 5+ years completing engineering projects from start to finish.
• PE License is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop project scopes, one-line diagrams, and estimates for substation projects.
• Review substation construction drawings and verify compliance.
• Function as a project lead for substation projects.

Skills

Design calculations

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

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Position Summary

The position falls within the substation department of the organization. The engineer will work to complete projects that support our utility customer with minimum direction. They will work with in-house and client engineers and designers. They will provide training and guidance to lower-level engineers.

Job Description

This is a remote position.

Position Summary

The position falls within the substation department of the organization. The engineer will work to complete projects that support our utility customer with minimum direction. They will work with in-house and client engineers and designers. They will provide training and guidance to lower-level engineers.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop project scopes, one-line diagrams, and estimates for substation projects
• Review substation construction drawings such as electrical arrangements, plan and section views, grounding, cable and conduit drawings, and other project documents and verify compliance with appropriate codes and standards
• Engineer and design lightning protection, grounding, and equipment replacement and repair for substations
• Make necessary changes and corrections to drawings and documentation
• Verify the proper use of equipment and material according to project documentation standards and codes
• Verify that material and equipment are ordered and delivered on time for substation construction
• Travel to project sites for walk downs and gathering information to develop the correct requirements for the projects to scope and develop substations
• Function as a project lead for substation projects
• Coordinate work activities of others within the work group and department to complete substation projects
• Provide training and guidance to lower-level employees
• Initiate corrective action when substation project objectives are not being met
• Work under supervision of higher-level engineers
• Position will require occasional site visits
  
  

Requirements

Education and Experience Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in utilities working with substations
• 5+ years of experience completing engineering projects from start to finish
• 5+ years of experience scoping, estimating, and ordering materials for substations
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET)
• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET) will count toward years’ experience
• A PE License is required
  
  

Requisite Abilities And Skills

• Intermediate ability to perform design calculations such as battery sizing, AC and DC loads, system component selection, power transformer and circuit breaker selection, circuit protection, control and power cable selection and rating, bus bars, fittings, insulators, ground grid design, and lightning protection
• Intermediate understanding of standards and codes such as IEEE, ANSI, NEC, and NESC
• Possess intermediate understanding of equipment, material, ordering, and bills of material for substation construction
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Possess ability to understand interrelationship between systems and component equipment
• Demonstrate ability to work with others in supplying information and seeking assistance as necessary
• Demonstrate willingness and capabilities to assume leadership roles
  
  

Benefits

Salary $120k-$160k (depending on experience)

Straight time OT paid over 40 hours in a week

Up to $8,000 annual bonus potential

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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